String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1502478 Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Traditional. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #1078262. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1502478). Once in Royal David's City is an essential and beloved Christmas carol for several reasons:Historical significance: The hymn was written in 1848 by Cecil Frances Alexander as part of a collection called Hymns for Little Children. The traditional opening of a famous service: Since 1919, this carol has been prominent as the opening processional hymn for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, held on Christmas Eve at King's College Chapel, Cambridge. The BBC World Service and American Public Media broadcast this service worldwide, giving the hymn global exposure.Unique performance tradition: At King's College, the first verse is traditionally sung as a solo by a boy chorister, chosen by the choirmaster just moments before the service begins. This adds an element of anticipation and showcases young talent.Theological content: The hymn tells the story of Christ's birth and childhood, emphasizing His divinity and humanity. It connects the nativity story to broader Christian theology, making it both a narrative and a teaching tool.Musical qualities: The tune IRBY, composed by Henry John Gauntlett, is widely regarded as beautiful and memorable. Despite its relative simplicity, it has been praised for its intimate scale and inspired melody.Widespread use: Beyond its famous use at King's College, the hymn has become popular in churches of various denominations worldwide, especially during Christmas services.Cultural impact: The hymn has become deeply associated with Christmas in many English-speaking countries, evoking nostalgia and religious sentiment for many listeners. In essence, Once in Royal David's City is essential not just for its content but for its role in Christmas traditions, its educational value, and its ability to connect people to the holiday's religious aspects through music.

Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.752434 Composed by C. F. Alexander, C. F. Humphreys, Cecil Frances Alexander, Cecil Frances Humphreys, H. J. Gauntlett, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Romantic Period,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. RBMusic #6190017. Published by RBMusic (A0.752434). Once in Royal David’s City is a Christmas carol with words by Cecil Frances Alexander (nee Humphreys) and music by Henry John Gauntlett. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the King's College Chapel Cambridge has begun its Christmas Eve service of this carol, since 1919, as the Processional hymn. According to tradition, the soloist of this carol is chosen on the day of the performance. It was the first recoding that the King's College Choir made for EMI in 1948. This listing is for bass-clef instruments and can be used as either a lead sheet or a solo part (with or without accompaniment – accompaniment not provided). It includes an optional, virtuosic variation of the melody, ideal for solo performances. This version is in F major (written pitch). A recording of the original carol can be found here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT3cfXd3Shk.

Instrumental Solo,Piccolo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.752431 Composed by C. F. Alexander, C. F. Humphreys, Cecil Frances Alexander, Cecil Frances Humphreys, H. J. Gauntlett, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Romantic Period,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. RBMusic #6190005. Published by RBMusic (A0.752431). Once in Royal David’s City is a Christmas carol with words by Cecil Frances Alexander (nee Humphreys) and music by Henry John Gauntlett. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the King's College Chapel Cambridge has begun its Christmas Eve service of this carol, since 1919, as the Processional hymn. According to tradition, the soloist of this carol is chosen on the day of the performance. It was the first recoding that the King's College Choir made for EMI in 1948. This listing is designed for higher-register, treble-clef instruments (such as violin, flute, oboe, saxophones, etc.) and can be used as either a lead sheet or a solo part (with or without accompaniment – accompaniment not provided). It includes an optional, virtuosic variation of the melody, ideal for solo performances. This version is in G major (written pitch). A recording of the original carol can be found here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT3cfXd3Shk.

Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.752435 Composed by C. F. Alexander, C. F. Humphreys, Cecil Frances Alexander, Cecil Frances Humphreys, H. J. Gauntlett, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Romantic Period,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. RBMusic #6190015. Published by RBMusic (A0.752435). Once in Royal David’s City is a Christmas carol with words by Cecil Frances Alexander (nee Humphreys) and music by Henry John Gauntlett. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the King's College Chapel Cambridge has begun its Christmas Eve service of this carol, since 1919, as the Processional hymn. According to tradition, the soloist of this carol is chosen on the day of the performance. It was the first recoding that the King's College Choir made for EMI in 1948. This listing is for bass-clef instruments and can be used as either a lead sheet or a solo part (with or without accompaniment – accompaniment not provided). It includes an optional, virtuosic variation of the melody, ideal for solo performances. This version is in G major (written pitch). A recording of the original carol can be found here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT3cfXd3Shk.

Instrumental Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.752433 Composed by C. F. Alexander, C. F. Humphreys, Cecil Frances Alexander, Cecil Frances Humphreys, H. J. Gauntlett, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Romantic Period,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. RBMusic #6189995. Published by RBMusic (A0.752433). Once in Royal David’s City is a Christmas carol with words by Cecil Frances Alexander (nee Humphreys) and music by Henry John Gauntlett. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the King's College Chapel Cambridge has begun its Christmas Eve service of this carol, since 1919, as the Processional hymn. According to tradition, the soloist of this carol is chosen on the day of the performance. It was the first recoding that the King's College Choir made for EMI in 1948. This listing is for treble-clef instruments and can be used as either a lead sheet or a solo part (with or without accompaniment – accompaniment not provided). It includes an optional, virtuosic variation of the melody, ideal for solo performances. This version is in G major (written pitch). A recording of the original carol can be found here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT3cfXd3Shk.

Choral Choir,Choral (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626875 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 6 pages. Exultet Music #5801401. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626875). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a 2-part choir (Part 1: High Voices (Sop. & Ten), Part 2: Low Voices (Alto & Bass) with Piano accompaniment. Also included are Christmas lyrics from a poem by J.R. Newell so that the piece can be performed at Christmas or year-round (with the original Welsh lyrics). Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Clarinet Choir,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626891 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 17 pages. Exultet Music #5802105. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626891). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a Clarinet Choir (Bb-Clarinet (3), Bass Clarinet) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Choral Choir,Choral (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626872 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 6 pages. Exultet Music #5800855. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626872). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a 2-part choir (Soprano and Tenor) with Piano accompaniment. Also included are Christmas lyrics from a poem by J.R. Newell so that the piece can be performed at Christmas or year-round (with the original Welsh lyrics). Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Choral Choir,Choral (TB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626877 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 6 pages. Exultet Music #5801405. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626877). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a 2-part choir (TB) with Piano accompaniment. Also included are Christmas lyrics from a poem by J.R. Newell so that the piece can be performed at Christmas or year-round (with the original Welsh lyrics). Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Flute Choir,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Flute,Bass Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626892 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 17 pages. Exultet Music #5802087. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626892). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a Flute Choir (Flute (2), Alto Flute, Bass Flute) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626873 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 6 pages. Exultet Music #5801393. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626873). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a 2-part choir (SA) with Piano accompaniment. Also included are Christmas lyrics from a poem by J.R. Newell so that the piece can be performed at Christmas or year-round (with the original Welsh lyrics). Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Choral Choir,Choral (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.626861 By Stephen DeCesare. By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Celtic,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Irish,Standards. 4 pages. Exultet Music #5799823. Published by Exultet Music (A0.626861). The traditional Welsh lullaby that has been popularized by artists such as The Choir of King's College, The Irish Tenors and was also featured in the 1987 film Empire of the Sun has been freshly arranged for a Unison choir with Piano accompaniment. Also included are Christmas lyrics from a poem by J.R. Newell so that the piece can be performed at Christmas or year-round (with the original Welsh lyrics). Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

Choral Choir,Choral (SAT) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290984 Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. Advent,Christian,Christmas. 12 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #881674. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1290984). This is a rich and powerful setting of a familiar nativity story. The main theme is in 5/4 time (which is easier to read than some singers might imagine) and an extended middle section is in 3/2 and later 3/4. Although the piece is tonal, there’s some chromatic writing making this setting appropriate for more experienced groups of singers. The anthem contains a short a cappella section. The SAT voicing makes this arrangement suitable for competent high school or college choirs that have no bass singers. There is a short divisi section in the Soprano part. Voice ranges are as follows: Soprano D4-G5; Alto B3-D5; Tenor D3-F4.The piano part is of moderate difficulty but could be handled by any competent pianist. The anthem would make an excellent addition to any Christmas concert, Christmas service or Nativity event. If you like this choral piece, you might also be interested in the other Colin Kirkpatrick Nativity Anthems in this SAT series (also available SSA). (Duration 03:42).

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1161065 Composed by Dave Gardner. Classical,Historic. Octavo. 12 pages. D. M. Gardner Music #761387. Published by D. M. Gardner Music (A0.1161065). The vivid imagery and powerful emotion of Shakespeare’s 128th sonnet resonate throughout this evocative setting of the text. Few pieces elicit as genuine a response from the listener and fewer still are remembered as sweetly by the ear. How oft, when thou, my music, music play’st,Upon that blessed wood whose motion soundsWith thy sweet fingers, when thou gently sway’stThe wiry concord that mine ear confounds,Do I envy those jacks that nimble leapTo kiss the tender inward of thy hand,Whilst my poor lips which should that harvest reap,At the wood’s boldness by thee blushing stand!To be so tickl’d, they would change their stateAnd situation with those dancing chips,O’er whom thy fingers walk with gentle gait,Making dead wood more bless’d than living lips.     Since saucy jacks so happy are in this,     Give them thy fingers, me thy lips to kiss.A great piece for a good high school or college choir looking to a a memorable and fun piece to their repertoire!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.897054 Composed by Joy DeCoursey-Porter. Christian,Easter,Holiday,Sacred,World. Octavo. 9 pages. Joy DeCoursey-Porter #2079905. Published by Joy DeCoursey-Porter (A0.897054). A piece best suited for an accomplished HS or college choir, or one that enjoys a bit of drama. Please contact Joy DeCoursey-Porter at joyfulporter@hotmail.com with performance info. The story of King Edmund takes place in the mid 800s and remains shrouded in some mystery. Though certain details are sketchy depending on the historical source, the events depicted in the poetic text seem consistent with most sources. The text, taken from the writings of Ælfric of Eynsham and adapted by Frances E. F. Ward is as follows: The Danes came by great fleet of ship, under Hingwar, to plunder the Angles’ coast. Edmund the King will never bow in life unless first Hingwar bow to Christ, he said. He stood in hall raising no sword. Bound to the tree he called on Christ. Mad with rage, they bristled him with arrows and still with steadfast faith he called on Jesus Christ. Hingwar’s order, and the blow beheaded him; his soul departed joyfully to Christ. The grey-eyed wolf stood guardian to holiness, until head and body one. Holy Edmund revealing Christ..