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Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Traditional / arr. Vince Gassi

Grade: 3

Item: 00-44846
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Nothing says Noel better than a 16th century courtly dance. Also known as "Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle," this piece was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this new setting by Vince Gassi will lift your spirits as they pass from a joyous opening, through a brief moment of reflection, and on to a jubilant ending. This little bit of effervescence is a great addition to any part of your Christmas program. (2:45)

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 126
UPC: 038081518480
SKU: 00-44846

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About the Composer: Vince Gassi

Vince Gassi

Vince Gassi has built a prolific career as a composer and conductor whose works consistently appear on festivals and concert programs across North America, Europe, and Japan. Since earning his Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Ontario, he studied composition and arranging at the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles and completed his Ph.D. at York University in Toronto. Over 25 years of teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels has shaped his ability to write music that challenges students while remaining deeply satisfying to perform.

Gassi's reputation extends well beyond the page. He serves as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician throughout the United States and Canada, and his pieces are regular fixtures at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. His seminars on creative engagement and digital workflows for music directors have made him a sought-after presenter at workshops and conferences. With more than 100 published titles to his name since 2006, his energetic compositional voice has earned him standing commissions and widespread respect among music educators.

Why we love this

Gassi's arrangement honors the courtly origins of this 16th century dance while injecting exactly the kind of structural sophistication Grade 3 orchestras thrive on. The architecture moves purposefully from exuberance through introspection and back to joy, giving students real narrative arc to perform rather than simply playing through variations. It's the kind of piece that makes a Christmas concert feel intentional and musical, not obligatory.

What to expect

Light, elegant, and buoyant. The piece moves like a dance at court—mannered and joyful, never heavy. When the orchestra finds the right tempo and articulation, it feels almost effortless, as though the musicians are rediscovering the pleasure in a time-honored tradition.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 3 level looking for holiday repertoire that reaches beyond the typical carol arrangement. Directors who want a piece with real compositional craft, sophisticated enough to keep experienced players engaged but accessible enough for younger or developing ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening dance motion with clear articulation in the bow; resist the urge to make it precious. This is courtly and spirited, not delicate.
  • Bring out the moment of reflection by thinning the texture and asking for genuine dynamic softness. The contrast makes the jubilant ending land with impact.
  • Balance the upper strings carefully during the variations so no single voice dominates. This piece needs transparency to sparkle.

How to use it

Pair this with more solemn or reverent Christmas pieces to give your program dynamic range. At 2:45, it's the perfect length to anchor a concert's lighter first half or serve as a palate cleanser between weightier selections. It also fits well into non-secular holiday programming focused on winter traditions and courtly dance.

Skills your students will build

  • Articulation control and clarity in dance-style rhythmic figures
  • Dynamic shaping and contrast across phrase sections
  • Ensemble balance within a multi-part texture
  • Historically informed interpretation of courtly dance style

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