Variable ensemble

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Christmas Suite

12 festive pieces for woodwind trio in variable instrumentation
(Clarinet / Flute / Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon / Bass clarinet)

Content:
Introdukiton
Christus ist geboren
Intermezzo I.
Hört zu, Christen
Gott, sei gesegnet
Stille Nacht
Gehen wir zusammen nach Bethlehem
Intermezzo II.
Wir bringen euch eine Nachricht
Intermezzo III.
Schlafe, mein Kind
Finale

Chorale Intrada for Woodwinds, Saxophones, and Brass
(Organ ad lib.)

- Composer: Michael Altenburg
- Arranger: Dr. Klaus Winkler

The six-part intrada “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” is taken from the collection *Cantiones de Adventu... Erfurt 1620*.
The composition is structured in three parts (A, B, C). In the fifth part, the cantus firmus is written in extended note values. In this arrangement, a chorale movement has been inserted twice between the individual parts, though it may be omitted.
The following performance options are possible:
1. The chorale intrada can be performed on its own by soloists or a choir; in this case, the chorale sections are omitted.
2. The chorale sections can be inserted. To create a contrast in sound with the powerful six-part movement, the chorale sections can be performed by soloists.
3. It is particularly appealing sonically to have the chorale movements performed on the organ.
In any case, during a choral performance, the repetitions should be sonically differentiated through register changes. The chorale melody should serve as a guide for the tempo. Ideally, the meter remains the same in both the intrada and the chorale. Individual parts in different transpositions and keys allow for a performance with woodwinds, saxophones, and brass instruments.

Instrumentation:
1st part in C (alto)
(Flute only in choral arrangements)
1st part in C (oboe/C trumpet)
1st part in B-flat (trumpet/clarinet/soprano saxophone)
Part 2 in C (oboe/C trumpet)
Part 2 in B-flat (trumpet/clarinet)
Part 2 in E-flat (alto saxophone)
Part 3 in B-flat (trumpet/clarinet)
Part 3 in B-flat (tenor horn/tenor saxophone)
Part 3 in E-flat (horn/alto saxophone)
Part 3 in F (horn)
Part 4 in B-flat (tenor horn/tenor saxophone)
4th part in C (trombone/baritone)
4th part in E-flat (horn)
4th part in F (horn)
5th part in C (trombone/baritone/bassoon)
5th part in B-flat (tenor horn/tenor saxophone)
6th part in C (trombone/baritone/bassoon)
6th part in E-flat (E-flat bass/baritone saxophone)
6th part in B-flat (baritone, B-flat bass)
6th part in B-flat (bass clarinet)
6th part in C (basso)
(Tuba only in choral instrumentation)
Organ ad libitum

Content:
Macht hoch die Tür
Freu dich, Erd' und Sternenzelt
Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen
Ave Maria
Wiegenlied
Kommet, ihr Hirten

Editing: Hermann Egner