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O Come, O Come Emmanuel: Brass Quintet Conductor Score & Parts

Arranged by Charles Mekealian

Grade: 3

Item: 98-PK-RWS1752

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A unique twist on this classic holiday favorite will catch the listener's attention with its lush chords and familiar melody. "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" will be a valued addition to any brass quintet holiday library.

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Series: RWS - Festival Ensemble
Publisher: RWS Music Company
SKU: 98-PK-RWS1752

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Why we love this

Mekealian's arrangement transforms a medieval hymn into something that feels fresh without losing the reverence that makes this text enduring. The lush harmonies reward solid intonation work and give your quintet genuine musical substance rather than just a familiar tune.

What to expect

Contemplative and warm, with the familiar hymn melody anchoring a harmonic landscape that feels both elegant and accessible. The lush chords create an intimate, celebratory quality that suits holiday concerts without veering into pure sentimentality.

Who it's for

Intermediate brass quintets looking to program serious holiday repertoire that respects the source material while offering modern harmonic color. This works equally well for community ensembles, university chamber groups, and advanced high school quintets.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody across your ensemble rather than isolating it to one voice; the arrangement's richness comes from distributed phrasing.
  • Shape phrases through dynamic control and slight tempo flexibility; let the familiar melody breathe rather than pushing through at a steady clip.
  • Lock in vertical sonority during the fuller harmonic passages by listening across the quintet, not just to your own part.
  • Experiment with articulation clarity in the inner voices to avoid muddying the lush chords; precision makes the texture speak.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece in a holiday concert's quieter moments, or pair it with other sacred or seasonal chamber works to build an intentional thematic program. Its Grade 3 level makes it approachable enough to rehearse alongside more technically demanding pieces without sacrificing musical impact.

Skills your students will build

  • Intonation in sustained harmonic sonorities
  • Phrase shaping in lyrical arrangements
  • Vertical listening and balance within brass voicing
  • Articulation control in inner voices and countermelodies

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