Kendor Music Inc. Light the Way: Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella - Blair - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. 1.5

• Composer/Author: TRADITIONAL FRENCH CAROL
• Instrumentation: JAZZ ENSEMBLE
• Genre: HOLIDAY
• Grade/Level: 1.5
• Model # GJK2505

Arranger: Peter Blair
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble
Genre: Holiday/Traditional
Grade: 1.5

Set as a light jazz waltz, arranger Peter Blair has done a great job of making this traditional carol fresh and interesting without obscuring the tuneful melody. The ensemble is featured throughout, with plenty of melodic material for everyone.

Based on the traditional French carol Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella this slightly "jazzed-up" version is called Light the Way. It is always a bit of a challenge to do an arrangement of a well-known carolthe original intent of the melody and harmony need to be adhered to, but there also needs to be enough new material to make the music sound current and up to date. In this version, the melody is presented in a way that will make it totally recognizable to the audience with just a couple of rhythmic twists. I did take a few liberties with the harmony to freshen it up a bit, but certainly nothing too crazy. I hope that this will help add a bit of sparkle to your holiday concert.