Jeanette, Isabella

From Wind Repertory Project

Traditional, arranged by William Ryden


General Info

Year: 1994
Duration: c. 1:55
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Carol
Publisher: Manhattan Beach
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $95.00   |   Score Only (print) - $12.00


Instrumentation

Condensed Score
Flute
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F/Tenor Saxophone
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba/Low Woodwinds
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Xylophone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

It's easy to see why this beautiful 16th century English carol has endured the test of time. This delightful arrangement utilizes fresh harmonies with the original melody.

- Program Note from publisher


Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (French: Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle) is a Christmas carol which originated from the Provence region of France in the 16th century. The song is usually notated in 3/8 time. The carol was first published in 1553 in France, and was subsequently translated into English in the 18th century. The song was originally not a song to be sung at Christmas, but rather 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.

In the carol, visitors to the stable have to keep their voices down so the newborn can enjoy his dreams. To this day in the Provence region, children dress up as shepherds and milkmaids, carrying torches and candles to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, while singing the carol.

- Program Note from Wikipedia


Media


State Ratings

  • Louisiana: I
  • Maryland: I
  • South Carolina: II
  • Texas: I. Complete


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