Chant de Noel: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$50.00 USD

Chant de Noel: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Chant de Noel: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45818
Price: 50.00 USD
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Sing We Now of Christmas

Traditional French Christmas Carol / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-45818

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Make your holiday concert sparkle with this terrific new arrangement called "Chant de Noël," based on the popular Christmas carol "Sing We Now of Christmas" and arranged by Michael Story. Varying textures and colorful harmonies abound in this easy to play, yet sophisticated piece. (1:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 76

UPC: 038081524306

SKU: 00-45818

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About the Arranger: Michael Story

Michael Story has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected arrangers for beginning and intermediate string orchestras. His arrangements consistently balance accessibility with musical substance, making sophisticated compositional techniques available to young players without compromising artistry. Story's work appears regularly in school concerts and festival programs across North America, and his deep understanding of what beginning orchestras can achieve informs every note he writes.

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Why we love this

Story's orchestration here proves that Grade 1.5 doesn't mean thin or simplistic. The varying textures and colorful harmonies create genuine sophistication without technical overload, giving your young players something genuinely rewarding to perform. The familiar melody anchors the piece while the arrangement itself becomes the point of interest for audiences.

What to expect

Warm and festive, with the familiar "Sing We Now of Christmas" melody floating above gentle supporting voices that shift in color and texture. The piece feels like a musical gift rather than a holiday obligation, inviting audiences to enjoy both the carol they know and the fresh harmonic landscape surrounding it.

Who it's for

Beginning to early-intermediate string orchestras seeking a holiday piece that sounds polished without demanding advanced technique. This works equally well for groups with mixed ability levels, since the part writing keeps all players engaged without isolating anyone.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the harmonic color shifts by adjusting dynamic balance between sections. When the harmony changes, let the new chord voices emerge slightly so listeners hear the arrangement's sophistication, not just the tune.
Shape each phrase with a gentle arc rather than a straight line. Even at this grade level, the piece breathes better when players feel the melodic contour rather than sustain at a single dynamic.
Use the recorded accompaniment as a rehearsal tool to lock ensemble balance, but prioritize intonation in your sectional work. The colorful harmonies depend on accurate tuning to sound as polished as they should.

How to use it

Program this as your main holiday feature or as an opening work that sets an elegant tone for a longer concert. At under two minutes, it pairs well alongside longer pieces and doesn't demand the rehearsal time that more complex arrangements require, making it ideal for groups juggling multiple concert commitments in December.