The First Noel

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No. 1 in Preludes with Carol Quotes

This is a majestic fanfare on the tune THE FIRST NOEL. The carol tune is immediately quoted in the opening pedal, which leads into a noble chorale melody. As in other pieces in the set, the tune is quoted in fragments, the next one of which is at the end of the first chorale section: "Born is the King of Israel."

(Coming soon: an orchestration of this work for brass quintet, timpani, and organ)