Gesu Bambino: Flute Sextet Score & Parts

$20.00 USD

Gesu Bambino: Flute Sextet Score & Parts

Name: Gesu Bambino: Flute Sextet Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-F223135
Price: 20.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Pietro Yon / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium

Item: 81-F223135

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Gesu Bambino is a beautiful and flowing Christmas carol written by Pietro Yon, and now arranged by David Marlatt for six flutes. The melody is found mainly between the top parts of each choir with the rest of the ensemble supporting with rhythmic figures. Slight variations are added as each verse is played. (3:50)

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Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-77893-004-2

ISBN13: 978-1-77893-004-1

UPC: 685462030057

SKU: 81-F223135

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About the Composer: Pietro Yon

Pietro Yon (1886, 1943) was an Italian organist and composer whose gift for melody made him a fixture in American churches during the early twentieth century. He spent much of his career at St. Peter's Church in New York City, where he composed sacred music that balanced liturgical purpose with genuine emotional warmth. Gesu Bambino, his most enduring work, captures that blend perfectly: it's a carol that feels both reverent and approachable, which is why it has remained a holiday staple across ensembles of all kinds.

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Why we love this

David Marlatt's arrangement unlocks something special about this melody by distributing it across the flute choir rather than confining it to a single voice. The supporting parts stay rhythmically active without competing for attention, and the slight variations Marlatt adds in each verse keep the piece from feeling static. At medium difficulty, it's accessible enough for developing musicians but sophisticated enough to hold the interest of stronger players.

What to expect

Warm and flowing, with the quality of a candlelit moment rather than a crowded celebration. The arrangement creates space around the melody, letting the carol's gentle dignity come through without sentimentality.

Who it's for

Flute choirs and ensembles looking for substantive holiday repertoire that moves beyond novelty arrangements. This works for advanced middle school through adult groups seeking a piece that's both musically satisfying and approachable in rehearsal time.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melody with gentle phrase arcs rather than straight-line delivery. The carol's warmth comes from allowing each phrase to breathe.
Balance the top voices carrying the tune against the rhythmic foundation below. Rehearse the accompaniment parts first so they lock in before adding the melody.
Treat the slight variations between verses as opportunities to refresh the texture. Mark which flute has the primary melody at each iteration so entrances are clean.
At 3:50, this piece rewards a steady, unhurried tempo. Rushing flattens the emotional arc that makes the arrangement work.

How to use it

Program this as a standalone moment in a holiday concert, or pair it with other seasonal pieces to create an intermission or closing sequence. Its medium length and moderate demands make it ideal for a mid-program shift in mood, especially if surrounded by livelier or more technically demanding works.