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SATB. Angels We Have Heard On High, a popular Christmas song, is likely a traditional French carol. The lyrics refer to the Gospel of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ. In that rendition, shepherds note that the newborn child is surrounded by a chorus of angels. The chorus of Angels We Have Heard On High features a memorable cascading effect of notes on the text “Gloria in Excelsis Deo”, Latin for “Glory to God in the highest.

SATB. This arrangement for saxophone quartet, rather than favouring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.

SATB. Dating from the 18th century, He Is Born, Holy Child is a traditional French carol. The composer and lyricist are anonymous, but translations of the texts have resulted in many references to music, including “Sound the pipes, let the trumpets play”, “Play the oboes and bagpipes merrily”, and “Bells are ringing, we are singing

SATB. This arrangement for saxophone quartet, rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations, minimally marked, should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations