The term “Noël” is actually a literary one to begin with: it is used to describe a poem in French, often dialectal language, which is related to Christmas in a broader sense, often depicting shepherds, for example. The songs based on it are therefore not only spiritual, they also belong to the folk tradition. Their origins go back to the 13th century, and the evening singing of Noëls in the home has a long tradition.
Not only the texts often have a rather worldly character. Although the melodies initially mostly go back to well-known Gregorian or hymnal melodies, since the 15th century secular songs have also been used, and to a lesser extent original compositions. Nevertheless, since the 17th century they have found their way into Christmas services, both in sung and instrumental form. The Messe de minuit by Marc-Antoine Charpentier is based on one or more Noëls in each movement.
Apart from organ masses, which process Noëls, it is above all the numerous variation works for organ known as Noël varié that have made this genre famous.
Offertoires, Elévations, Communions, etc.
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 729577
for: Solo voice, mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1016536
for: Flexible youth concert band (5 parts), piano; percussion ad lib.
Score (C)
Item no.: 1129465
for: Saxophone Trio
Score, Parts
Item no.: 830165
for: 3 trombones, bass trombone
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1011749
Eine kleine weihnachtliche Suite in 6 Sätzen
for: 3 Saxophone (SAT) oder Klarinette in B, Alt-Saxophon und Bassklarinette
Spielpartitur enthält 3 Spielpartituren - kompatibel mit der Ausgabe für Holzbläser
Item no.: 780405
Harmonia-Men's Choir
for: Male choir (TTBB), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 926013
for: Bläsertrio
Score, Parts
Item no.: 829598
Angels o'er the Fields
for: Women's choir (SSA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 902151
Harmonia-Men's Choir
for: Male choir (TTBB), piano
Score
Item no.: 914067
for: Bläserquintett
Score, Parts
Item no.: 830312
for: Saxophonquintett
Score, Parts
Item no.: 829499
for: Bassoon Duet
Score, Parts
Item no.: 829367
for: mittlere Singstimme, Blockflöte und Gitarre
Ensemble score
Item no.: 749785
Set of 10 Vocal Scores
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano [organ]
Partitur-Set
Item no.: 1071233
for: String class
Sheet music
Item no.: 1210205
for: Flexible youth concert band (5 parts), piano; percussion ad lib.
Score (C), Parts
Item no.: 1129520
Edition Schott
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 749749
(avec les paroles)
for: Guitar; voice ad lib.
Music score
Item no.: 1670021
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