Choral Choir (SA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.891192 Composed by Medieval Latin, Gustav Holst. Arranged by Laurie Betts Hughes. Children,Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Dandelion Music Press #3103591. Published by Dandelion Music Press (A0.891192). In this Two-Part Treble voicing for developing boys voices and beginning harmony, Boys' Carol is a standard on Lessons and Carols services.Personent hodie is a Christmas carol originally published in the 1582 Finnish song book Piae Cantiones, a volume of 74 Medieval songs with Latin texts.  The text was likely re-written for the Feast of the Holy Innocents (December 28th) when young choristers and their boy bishop traditionally lead worship.This carol is still often associated with Holy Innocents' Day.  It became more prominent in England after being arranged for unison voices and orchestra in 1916 by Gustav Holst (1874–1934), where it is often used as a processional hymn in church and cathedral services.  Holst's version often forms part of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.  This version is Elizabeth Poston's 1965 Boys' Carol, which translates the first line of the text as Let the boys' cheerful noise/Sing today none but joys.2017 Choral Contest EntryLaurie Betts Hughes, ASCAP | www.LaurieBettsHughes.com 

Choral Choir (TB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1243593 Composed by Traditional Christmas. Arranged by Andrew Middleton. Christmas,Holiday,Medieval,Sacred,Traditional. Octavo. 6 pages. Andrew Middleton #838560. Published by Andrew Middleton (A0.1243593). The Coventry Carol is a traditional 16th Century carol, from Coventry in England that was composed to be performed as part of The Mystery Plays. The song accompanies the story of the nativity according to Matthew, the lullaby sound of the pieces reflects a mothers sorrow after Herod orders the killing of all new born sons. This arrangement for TTB choir is ideal for small chamber groups as well as larger ensembles. The open harmonies are in keeping with the plain song style of the music.

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download Composed by Medieval Latin Carol. Arranged by Gustav Holst, Laurie Betts Hughes. Christmas, Classical, Contemporary, Romantic Period, Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Dandelion Music Press #3106393. Published by Dandelion Music Press

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1131661 Composed by Medieval Latin Carol. Arranged by Jim Shubert. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 3 pages. James W. Shubert #731877. Published by James W. Shubert (A0.1131661). 2 part choir (treble/bass clef) with piano accompaniment. Part of my 'Music for Mature Choirs' series that features accessible arrangements for voices of a certain age. A somewhat contemporary take on a Classic Christmas Carol. All voices get to star.

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1030215 Composed by Lois Murray. Christmas,Folk,Renaissance. Octavo. 8 pages. Lois Murray #6103697. Published by Lois Murray (A0.1030215). A fresh setting of this traditional text, arranged for female voices, with opportunity for solo/small ensemble parts.  The style evokes a folk/medieval style of song.This punchy carol was written for a ladies' community choir and is suitable for music readers and those who learn by ear.