Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (arr Rutter)
French carol arranged by John Rutter
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General Info
Year: 1981
Duration: c. 2:35
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Carol
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Cost: Score and Parts - Unknown
Instrumentation
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Errata
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Program Notes
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (French: Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle) is a Christmas carol which originated from the Provence region of France in the 17th century. The song is usually notated in 3/8 time.
The carol was first published in France, and was subsequently translated into English in the 18th century. The song was originally not meant to be sung at Christmas; it was considered dance music for French nobility.
It seems likely that the melody was written by Charpentier, derived from the air à boire Qu'ils sont doux, bouteille jolie from the now lost Le médecin malgré lui.
The song title refers to two female farmhands who have found the baby and his mother in a stable. Excited by this discovery, they run to a nearby village to tell the inhabitants, who rush to see the new arrivals. Visitors to the stable are urged to keep their voices quiet, so the newborn can enjoy his dreams.
To this day, on Christmas Eve in the Provence region, children dressed as shepherds and milkmaids carry torches and candles while singing the carol, on their way to Midnight Mass. - Program Note from Wikipedia
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State Ratings
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Performances
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- VanderCook College of Music (Chicago) Symphonic Band (Robert L. Sinclair, conductor) - 22 December 2017 (2017 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Composer
- All Things Bright and Beautiful (arr. Vertrommen) (2009)
- As the Bridegroom to His Chosen (arr. Vertrommen) (2008)
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (as arranger) (1981)
- Candlelight Carol (arr. Dawson) (1984)
- Distant Land (arr. Noble) (1991/2002/2012)
- Feel the Spirit (arr. Noble) (2001/2015)
- For the Beauty of the Earth (arr. Vertrommen) (2010)
- For the Beauty of the Earth (arr. Dawson) (2009)
- Gloria (1976)
- Gloria (arr. Noble) (1976/2015)
- Gloria (arr. Sylvester) (1976/)
- A John Rutter Christmas I (arr. Noble) (2013)
- Magical Kingdom (arr. Noble) (2004/2015)
- Nativity Carol (arr. Musgrave) (1963/1967/2013)
- Shepherd's Pipe Carol (arr. Noble) (1966/2012)
- Star Carol (arr. Noble) (1972/2012)
- Three American Miniatures (1981)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (as arranger) (1981)
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas (as arranger, with Noble) (1985/2014)
- What Sweeter Music (arr. Vertrommen) (1988/2010)
- What Sweeter Music (arr. Noble) (1988/2012)
Resources
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, Wikipedia Accessed 16 December 2017