SKU: A0.1032581

An original setting of the lyrics to the well-known carol 'What Child is This?’

For SABT choir and piano accompaniment. Suitable for any Christmas service or concert.

Composers Note

This piece was originally composed during my recovery from CFS/ME. I was drawn to these particular words because, like me, William Dix suffered a serious illness which strengthened his faith and inspired him to write not just these lyrics, but many other well-known and beloved hymns and carols.

The piece was premiered during the annual 'Carols by Candlelight' service at our local church of St Andrews, Kirk Ella in December 2017. The choir worked extremely hard to prepare for the performance and the piece was very well received by both choir and audience.

I am sure that your choir and audience will enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed working on it.

Duration approximately 4 minutes.

Words: William Chatterton Dix - Public Domain

Music: Original composition by Dominic M Wright - Copyright 2017

Dominic M Wright is an award winning composer based in East Yorkshire, England. He is an experienced singer having sung with the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir and the Hull Choral Union in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Sage Gates-head, Durham Cathedral, Manchester Cathedral, Hull Minster and many more. His compositions have been performed across the region, always to audience acclaim.

SKU: OX.9780193570238

ISBN 9780193570238.

For SATB unaccompanied. McGlade crafts a moment for each part to shine in her soothing setting of William Chatterton Dixs What child is this?. Offprinted from Carols for Choirs 6.

SKU: A0.942962

The Christmas carol What Child Is This? originates from the 16th century English folk song Greensleeves. William Shakespeare references the tune several times in his play The Merry Wives of Windsor. The song was set in 1865 by English hymn writer William Chatterton Dix to a Christmas text depicting the adoration of the shepherds of the birth of Jesus. This joyous and straightforward arrangement for SATB chorus and piano is suitable for all choirs during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Optional string accompaniment parts are available for sale separately.

SKU: A0.955882

What Child Is This? is a ‘Christmas carol’ with lyrics written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865, set to the tune of the traditional English folk song ‘Greensleeves’.  The lyrics are taken from his poem The Manger Throne.  The song What Child Is This? was first published in 1871 in Christmas Carols Old and New.  The tune ‘Greensleeves’ association with the festive season can be dated back to 1642; also Shakespeare refers to this popular tune twice in his famous play Merry Wives of Windsor.  This arrangement is scored for a 4-part SATB ensemble with piano accompaniment.  Performance time: 3:12. It is arranged with the awe and wonder (and perhaps confusion) the townspeople and shepherds experienced with the birth of ‘this child.’

SKU: OX.9780193703438

ISBN 9780193703438.

For SATB and organ. Setting a joyful text by William Chatterton Dix, Alleluia, sing to Jesus! is suitable for performance throughout the church year. With a bright melody set against a rhythmic organ accompaniment, this triumphant anthem will lift the spirits of performers and listeners alike.