Ten Christmas Carols: Full Orchestra, Chorus with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

$75.00 USD

Ten Christmas Carols: Full Orchestra, Chorus with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Ten Christmas Carols: Full Orchestra, Chorus with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A167890
Price: 75.00 USD
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By Francisco De Madina

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Francisco de Madina (1907-1972), also known as Aita Madina, received his education in Bordeaux and was ordained a priest in 1929. He served his first parish in Buenos Aires and became director of a school in Cuidad de Salta. During this time, he began to develop as a composer and started to premiere his work in Buenos Aires. His primary influences included Debussy, Ravel and Prokofiev. In 1955, he moved to New York, where he founded a residence for the Lateran Canons Regular. His music began to enjoy performances in America and Spain. TEN CHRISTMAS CAROLS is a selection from his larger work CHRISTMAS SONGS, a set of 17 original carols written in English and Latin. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Mixed Chor (not included in set). Carols included: 1. Glowing the Skies; 2. Merry Christmas; 3. Willie, Take Your Drum; 4. Christmas Sweet Night; 5. My Baby Jesus; 6. Infant So Gentle; 7. Joy is Raising; 8. Help Me Rock; 9. From Heav'n Above; 10. Hodie Christus.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 659359817649

SKU: 36-A167890

Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Mixed Chor

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About the Composer: Francisco De Madina

Francisco de Madina (1907–1972) was an Argentine composer and priest whose creative output bridged sacred and secular traditions. Educated in Bordeaux and ordained in 1929, he began composing while serving as director of a school in Ciudad de Salta before relocating to New York in 1955, where his works gained traction in American and Spanish concert halls. His musical language absorbed influences from Debussy, Ravel, and Prokofiev, creating a harmonic vocabulary both accessible and refined.

De Madina's approach to Christmas music reflects his dual identity as both liturgical musician and concert composer. Rather than relying on existing carols, he crafted original works in English and Latin, demonstrating his commitment to writing idiomatically for both orchestra and voices. The Ten Christmas Carols represent a curated selection from his larger CHRISTMAS SONGS cycle, distilling his most performable seasonal works.

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Why we love this

A full orchestra Christmas program built on original compositions rather than standard arrangements opens real programming possibilities. De Madina's orchestrations balance transparent, singable choral writing with colorful instrumental textures that keep the ensemble engaged throughout the season. The variety across ten distinct carols means you can program individual pieces or program them as a complete suite, giving you flexibility for concert length and audience energy.

What to expect

De Madina's orchestrations evoke the warmth of mid-twentieth-century European concert music applied to Christmas sentiment. The orchestral colors are sophisticated without becoming precious; the choral lines sing naturally even when the harmonic language is complex. You encounter moments of genuine tenderness alongside moments of communal celebration.

Who it's for

Conductors leading a full orchestra with mixed chorus and seeking substantial original Christmas repertoire. This is also valuable for institutions wanting to move beyond traditional carol arrangements while maintaining the seasonal context that audiences expect.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the mixed chorus against the full orchestra carefully; de Madina's orchestrations are lush but the choral lines must project. Mark dynamic relationships in rehearsal between the instrumental score and chorus parts.
Establish the harmonic language early in sectional rehearsals. His influences from Ravel and Debussy mean chromatic voice leading and non-functional harmony appear alongside traditional tonal centers; help singers understand the harmonic framework rather than just learning their line.
Shape individual carols with attention to their unique character. Moving from the declarative energy of 'Glowing the Skies' to the intimacy of 'Christmas Sweet Night' requires tonal adjustment; guide the orchestra's vibrato and dynamic weight accordingly.

How to use it

Program this as a complete Christmas concert suite, or extract individual carols to anchor a mixed repertoire holiday concert. The ten-carol structure works equally well as a festive season opener for a school, university, or professional orchestra.