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(left to right) Janine Gaboury-Sly, horn; Richard Illman, trumpet;Donald Babcock, trombone; Richard Tirk, trumpet; Philip Sinder, tuba

[1] Joy to the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Handel, arr. Jack Gale) 1: 19[2] What Child Is This? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(English Folk Tune, arr. Jack Gale) 2:43[3] 0 Come All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (John Reading, arr. Jack Gale) 1:55

[4-9] Noëls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. Georges Delerue and Jean-Claude Petit) 9:04[4] Saint-Joseph qui lessive 1:24 [5] Chantons la paix feconde 1:31[6] Adam sortit des mains de Dieu 1:26 [7] Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris 1:17[8] Chantons Noel 1:51 [9] Allons secouez-vouz donc 1:35

[10] Sussex Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Traditional, arr. Roger Harvey) 2:02[11] Ding Dong! Merrily On High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Rutter) 3:11

[12-16] Christmas at Beaumont Tower Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Moss) 9:34[12] Introduction, Here We Come A-Wassailing 1:43 [13] Still, Still, Still 2:02[14] Good King Wenceslas 1:17 [15] Silent Night 2:07[16] Deck The Halls 2:25

[17] Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Michael Praetorius, arr. Gary Olson) 1:08[18] Chorale Prelude #8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Johannes Brahms, arr. Richard Fote) 2:04[19] God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. Mitchell Clarke) 2:13[20] Silver Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Livingston and Evans, arr. Chris Dedrick) 3:35

[21-28] A Festival of Alfred Burt Carols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Alfred Burt, arr. Hawley Ades) 7:00[21] O Hearken Ye :54 [22] All On A Christmas Morning 1:04[23] Some Children See Him 1:00 [24] Ah, Bleak and Chill The Wintry Wind :45[25] Bright, Bright The Holly Berries :45 [26] Caroling, Caroling :27[27] The Star Carol :52 [28] Come Dear Children 1:10

[29] Carol of the Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ukrainian Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:08[30] The Holly and the Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(French Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:14[31] We Wish You a Merry Christmas . . . . . . . . . . .(English Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:06

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B eaumont Brass is the faculty brass quintet from the School of Music at Michigan StateUniversity. Named for the landmark bell tower located in the scenic older part of the MSUcampus, the group was formed in 1989. The Beaumont Brass have performed throughout Michigan andthe Midwest, presenting concerts and clinics in a variety of settings, from public schools to campusconcert halls, from guest appearances with the Empire Brass and Canadian Brass to concerts in Lansingarea churches. Members of the Beaumont Brass include both faculty and graduate students, with severalformer student members having subsequently won positions in the Saint Louis Symphony, the GrandRapids Symphony, and the United States Marine Band.

Members of the Beaumont Brass on this recording include:

Richard Illman, trumpet. Associate Professor of Trumpet at Michigan State University since1990, he received Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the 'University ofKentucky. Mr. Illman is currently a member of the Brass Band of Battle Creek and the LansingSymphony Orchestra. Other ensembles he has performed with include the Detroit Symphony, DetroitChamber Winds, Lexington Philharmonic, Kentuckiana Brass, and Advocate Brass Band. He has alsoperformed with Ray Charles, Doc Severinson, and Burt Bacharach. Rich Illman is a former facultymember at Eastern Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, andAsbury College.

Richard Tirk, trumpet. Currently a graduate assistant in trumpet at Michigan State University,he is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in trumpet performance. Rich Tirk earned hisBachelor of Music in music education from the Lawrence Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin,and an Masters degree in trumpet performance from Western Michigan University. He is currently onthe faculty at the Flint School of the Performing Arts and the University of Michigan-Flint as trumpetinstructor, and also serves as principal trumpet of both the Midland Symphony and the Saginaw BaySymphony.

J anine Gaboury-Sly, horn. Associate Professor of Horn at Michigan State University since 1991,she received a Bachelors degree in music education from Bemidji State University in Minnesota,and a Masters degree and the Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. Ms. GabourySlyhas recorded two solo horn discs on Mark Records, and recorded for the CBS label as a member of theEastman Wind Ensemble. Other ensembles she has performed with include the Detroit Symphony,Michigan Opera Theatre, Rochester Philharmonic, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Colorado Music Festival,

and Jacksonville Symphony. Ms. Gaboury-Sly is a former faculty member at the University of Florida inGainesville.

D onald Babcock, trombone. Currently completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree intrombone performance at Michigan State University, Don Babcock is a student of ProfessorCurtis Olson. Mr. Babcock earned a Bachelors degree from the Lawrence Conservatory of Music, and aMasters degree in trombone performance from the University of Minnesota. He has performed withgroups such as the Grand Rapids Symphony, Lansing Symphony, Grand River Big Band, and the BlueLake Fine Arts Camp Festival Band. Donald Babcock recently joined the faculty at Eastern MichiganUniversity, where he will teach trombone, euphonium and jazz.

P hilip Sinder, tuba. Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Michigan State University since 1982,he received a Bachelors degree in music education and Performer's Certificate from theEastman School of Music, and a Masters degree from Wichita State University. Mr. Sinder has performedwith the Detroit Symphony, Michigan Opera Theatre, Houston Symphony, Saint Louis Symphony,Eastman Wind Ensemble, Colorado Music Festival, Lansing Symphony, and is a founding member ofthe Brass Band of Battle Creek. He has a solo tuba CD, "Aerodynamics", on Mark Records. Sinder iscurrently a member of the board of trustees for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and the Leonard FalconeInternational Euphonium and Tuba Festival.

Also performing on this recording are:

Alison Shaw, percussion. (Ding Dong! Merrily on High) Dr. Shaw is currently AssistantProfessor of Percussion at Michigan State University.Richard Begel, trombone. (Noels) Mr. Begel is currently a DMA student in tromboneperformance at Michigan State University.B rass ensembles and the Christmas holidays are a natural link, with the familiar melodic linesand harmonies of the season brought to life by the majestic brilliance of trumpets, horns,trombones, and tuba. This recording project captures a diverse spectrum of musical moods, from thesimple hymn setting by Michael Praetorius of "Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming", to jazz influencedarrangements making full use of the capabilities of the brass quintet. Two works bear special mention.The "Noels" are six settings of old French melodies in arrangements for brass sextet (with added

trombone) by Georges Delerue and Jean Claude Petit. The translations of the titles are as follows:"Saint Joseph who Washes", "Song of Peace and Fruitfulness", "Adam Comes From the Hand of God","Entrance of the Cow and Grey Donkey", "Song of Christmas", and "Rise and Come Along".Commissioned especially for this recording by the Beaumont Brass, the "Christmas at BeaumontTower Suite" by Michigan composer/arranger John Moss features five holiday standards in uniquesettings. Following the opening fanfare, Moss presents: "Here We Come a Wassailing", "Still, Still,Still", "Good King Wenceslas", "Silent Night", and "Deck the Halls". Moss is currently a staff arrangerfor the Hal Leonard Company, and has extensive expertise in composing and arranging for botheducational and commercial markets.

T his recording was made possible by a special gift to the School of Music at Michigan StateUniversity from the Ellis Family Foundation, and is dedicated to the memory of Emil Ellis(1922-97) and Doris Ellis (1923-96). Longtime supporters of cultural, academic, and athletic activitiesat MSU, Emil and Doris met as undergraduates at Michigan State while performing in the symphonyband under the direction of Alexander Schuster. Emil was able to attend MSU because of his LeonardFalcone scholarship. The Beaumont Brass gratefully acknowledge the financial support andencouragement for this project by the Ellis Family Foundation.

Recorded on location at Pennway Church of God, Lansing, Michigan, in May, June, and 'July, 2000.Microphones used include one Neumann U-87ai and two AKG 41413-ULS in a Decca Treeconfiguration. Tracked direct to Tascam D-88 DTRS tape. Edited at Lighthouse Recording, Inc.,Lansing, Michigan (1-888-213-1626, www.lighthouserecording.com), using Pro-Tools 24 with version 5.0software.

Producer: Beaumont BrassRecording Engineers: Lighthouse Recording, Eric Wing and Bill Sullivan

Digital Editing: Lighthouse Recording, Eric Wing and Bill SullivanArtistic Supervision: Curtis Olson, Gordon Sly, John Moss

Photography: Bruce FoxLiner Notes: Philip Sinder

Graphics: MarkArt, George Ace Jr.

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[1] Joy to the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Handel, arr. Jack Gale) 1: 19[2] What Child Is This? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(English Folk Tune, arr. Jack Gale) 2:43[3] 0 Come All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (John Reading, arr. Jack Gale) 1:55

[4-9] Noëls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. Georges Delerue and Jean-Claude Petit) 9:04[4] Saint-Joseph qui lessive 1:24 [5] Chantons la paix feconde 1:31[6] Adam sortit des mains de Dieu 1:26 [7] Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris 1:17[8] Chantons Noel 1:51 [9] Allons secouez-vouz donc 1:35

[10] Sussex Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Traditional, arr. Roger Harvey) 2:02[11] Ding Dong! Merrily On High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Rutter) 3:11

[12-16] Christmas at Beaumont Tower Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Moss) 9:34[12] Introduction, Here We Come A-Wassailing 1:43 [13] Still, Still, Still 2:02[14] Good King Wenceslas 1:17 [15] Silent Night 2:07[16] Deck The Halls 2:25

[17] Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Michael Praetorius, arr. Gary Olson) 1:08[18] Chorale Prelude #8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Johannes Brahms, arr. Richard Fote) 2:04[19] God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. Mitchell Clarke) 2:13[20] Silver Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Livingston and Evans, arr. Chris Dedrick) 3:35

[21-28] A Festival of Alfred Burt Carols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Alfred Burt, arr. Hawley Ades) 7:00[21] O Hearken Ye :54 [22] All On A Christmas Morning 1:04[23] Some Children See Him 1:00 [24] Ah, Bleak and Chill The Wintry Wind :45[25] Bright, Bright The Holly Berries :45 [26] Caroling, Caroling :27[27] The Star Carol :52 [28] Come Dear Children 1:10

[29] Carol of the Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ukrainian Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:08[30] The Holly and the Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(French Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:14[31] We Wish You a Merry Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(English Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:06

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