Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) for inclusion in the first edition (1906) of The English Hymnal, edited by his life-long friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Philip Sparke has carefully arra…

Adapted from a French carol this work tells the story of a humble child seeking shelter from the cold night. The new English lyrics allow this setting to be performed at any time of the year and will create a poignant andreflective moment in concert. Available: SSA 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

English organist and composer Hugh Benham gives us a fresh and elegant description of this much-loved Christina Rossetti poem. The choral writing is wonderful chorale-like with the organ providing graceful support. Hugh calls it a carol/anthem for Christmas or Epiphany and that says it best. Easy-medium.

This energetic setting of the popular Spanish Christmas carol is a delight to sing. The spicy Spanish rhythms make for a refreshing and yet approachable melody perfect for any choir in search of a novel and worldly title for the Christmas season. The original Spanish text is presented with an English singing translation and an optional accompaniment for strings flute and clarinet is available …

Novello New Choral Series- La Ballade de Jésus Christ is an arrangement of a French carol from the seventeeth century or earlier. The tune is well known as the hymn Let all mortal flesh keep silence from The English Hymnal and this arrangement was commissioned in 2007 by the Oxford choir Sospiri for their CD of Christmas music Videte Miraculum. The text a miniature morality tale has a simp…

Traditional German Carol. Par DOBBINS BILL. Langue: English(US)/Deutsch/Français/Nederlands/ Répertoire / 6 Clarinettes

Bring a torch Jeannette Isabella-Un Flambeau Jeannette Isabelle (Bring A Torch Jeannette Isabella) arranged by John Rutter for SATB choir (with divisions) and Piano accompaniment.This charming French carol (with E.C. Nunn's English translation) tells of the milkmaids Jeanette and Isabella who run to tell the shepherds to come and see the baby Jesus in the stable. The 3/8 time signature and …

Paperback-Katie Melua and Bob Chilcott's version of Cradle Song/Leg nelul Lui Lisus for SATB choir (with divisions) unaccompanied. As part of his collaboration with Katie Melua on her 2016 album 'In Winter' Bob Chilcott has created this arrangement of Cradle Song/Leg nelul Lui Lisus. The simple and graceful folk melody of this characterful Romanian carol is skilfully shared between parts in its v…

Christopher Azzara's A La Ninta Nana for SATB and Piano or Flute Clarinet and strings.This energetic setting of the popular Spanish Christmas carol is a delight to sing. The spicy Spanish rhythms make for a refreshing and yet approachable melody perfect for any choir in search of a novel and worldly title for the Christmas season.The original Spanish text is presented with an English singing tr…

SSA a cappella with soprano Solo English Version-This arrangement of the Appalachian Carol by John Jacob Niles and Gwynn S. Bement was comissioned for the Elmira College Glee Club and is for a Soprano soloist and Upper Voices (SSA). A piano reduction is included for rehearsal only.

English Traditional-A gentle dance-y Christmas carol for SATB with flute and cello

with American Sign Language-Unique accessible to all ages and stunningly beautiful describes this arrangement of the beloved carol. Incorporating the use of American Sign Language throughout the piece begins in German sung by a soloist then by the choir singing then in English then with oos and finally only singing with American Sign Language filling the room with silent splendor. It is tru…

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], St…

A master solo collection by classic guitarist James Bellizzi containing 16 English airs and country dances; 21 Irish tunes by O' Carolan and others; and 14 lively Scottish tunes and country dances. The arrangements capture theunique tone and spirit of these wonderful folk melodies and compositions. In notation and tablature.