Nativity Carol
John Rutter (arr. Musgrave)
General Info
Year: 1963 / 1967 / 2013
Duration: c. 4:40
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Choir and Organ
Publisher: Alfred Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $65.00 | Score Only (print) - $9.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bells
- Chimes
- Suspended Cymbal
- Vibraphone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The magnificent music of one of England's best known composers of choral literature is skillfully adapted for concert band. Originally composed for SATB chorus and organ, this arrangement makes a wonderful addition to concert band repertoire. Although the title suggests a seasonal piece, its musical richness will make it desirable for performance at any time of the year.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble (Chesterton, Md.) (Keith A. Wharton, conductor) – 17 December 2017
- Magee Secondary School (Vancouver, B.C., Can.) Wind Ensemble (Christopher Haas, conductor) – 19 December 2013
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
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "John Rutter." Accessed 8 January 2018
- Perusal score