Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0017039_H1 1st F Horn. Arranged by Steve Hodges. Sacred. Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0017039_H1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0017039_H1). UPC: 038081506180.Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. The carol was first published in 1848. This setting for young band augments the beautiful melody with textural contrasts and flowing countermelodies, leaving the seasonal feelings of peace and joy. (3:00)Concert/Contest.