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 (SAB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781137 Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander, Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Christmas,Praise & Worship,Romantic Period,Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Cathy Stamegna #6439497. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.781137). This less-often heard gentle, yet regal piece is accessible for concert or sacred Christmas events. With three sets of verses, arranged flexibly, the duration varies from 3:00 to 4:20, depending on whether the performers choose first or second endings.  Joy To The World ushers in a modulation (from F to Ab).  The keyboard then complements the voices by playing the melody of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing through the latter part of the piece. Text: Cecil Frances Alexander; Music: IRBY; Henry J. Gauntlett, Felix Mendelssohn.

Choral Choir (3-Part) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781136 Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander, Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Christmas,Praise & Worship,Romantic Period,Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Cathy Stamegna #6439493. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.781136). This less-often heard gentle, yet regal piece is accessible for concert or sacred Christmas events. With three sets of verses, arranged flexibly, the duration varies from 3:00 to 4:20, depending on whether the performers choose first or second endings.  Joy To The World ushers in a modulation (from F to Ab).  The keyboard then complements the voices by playing the melody of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing through the latter part of the piece. Text: Cecil Frances Alexander; Music: IRBY; Henry J. Gauntlett, Felix Mendelssohn.

Ukulele - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.787427 Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander, Henry J Gauntlett. Arranged by Michael Thomas Andrews. Christian,Christmas. Score. 1 pages. Michael Thomas Andrews #3689523. Published by Michael Thomas Andrews (A0.787427). This wonderful Christmas carol was originally published in Cecil Frances Alexanders' book, Hymns for Little Children, in an attempt to help children to remember the words of the Apostles' Creed.  Here, the carol is arranged with the melody notated in traditional notation and TAB, with lyrics and accompanying chords.  2018 Holiday Contest Entry

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748625 Composed by Cecil F. Alexander, Henry John Gauntlett, and IRBY. Arranged by Fritz Stanley. Christian,Christmas,Gospel,Praise & Worship. Score. 6 pages. MicStanley #6643325. Published by MicStanley (A0.748625). Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander. and the music is written by Henry J. Gauntlett in IRBY tune. Arranged by Fritz Stanley for piano solo. The song is about the story of the Nativity of Jesus to illuminate Born of the Virgin Mary.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781138 Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander, Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, and Henry John Gauntlett. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Christmas,Praise & Worship,Romantic Period,Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Cathy Stamegna #6439495. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.781138). This less-often heard gentle, yet regal piece is accessible for concert or sacred Christmas events. With three sets of verses, arranged flexibly, the duration varies from 3:00 to 4:20, depending on whether the performers choose first or second endings.  Joy To The World ushers in a modulation (from F to Ab).  The keyboard then complements the voices by playing the melody of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing through the latter part of the piece. Text: Cecil Frances Alexander; Music: IRBY; Henry J. Gauntlett, Felix Mendelssohn.

Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.692231 Composed by Fanny Cecile Mendelssohn. Arranged by Mark Phillips. Romantic Period. Guitar Tab. 2 pages. A. J. Cornell Publications #6340591. Published by A. J. Cornell Publications (A0.692231). Fanny Mendelssohn’s Lento appassionato (from 3 Mélodies, Op. 5) for easy classical guitar solo

Easy Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.691989 Composed by Henry John Gauntlett, Cecil Frances Alexander. Arranged by Mark Phillips. Christmas. Score. 1 pages. A. J. Cornell Publications #5771387. Published by A. J. Cornell Publications (A0.691989). Once in Royal David’s City arranged for easy piano, with chord symbols for guitar

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.691972 Composed by Henry John Gauntlett, Cecil Frances Alexander. Arranged by Mark Phillips. Christmas. Score. 2 pages. A. J. Cornell Publications #5734063. Published by A. J. Cornell Publications (A0.691972). Once in Royal David’s City arranged for piano and voice, with chord symbols for guitar. Melody is incorporated into R.H. of the piano.

Large Ensemble Handbell - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.797894 Composed by Cecilia Gault, Christian F.J. Buettner, and Kyle Kelso. Arranged by Mareike Davis. Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. Mareike Davis #6342377. Published by Mareike Davis (A0.797894). THIS TITLE IS SOLD AS A REPRODUCIBLE SET. ONE PURCHASE ALLOWS YOU TO PRINT ENOUGH COPIES FOR ONE SINGLE ENSEMBLE.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1291616 By The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge. By Words: Cecil F. Alexander / Music: Henry J. Gauntlett. Arranged by Lyndell Leatherman. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Leatherman Music Services #882242. Published by Leatherman Music Services (A0.1291616). Welcome to this entry in the Leatherman Library of Hymnody (LLOH).Features of the series include:•Intermediate 2-page arrangements suitable as either piano or organ solos.•Chord symbols included as a service to classical guitarists.•Lyrics included (and occasionally updated) to facilitate congregational singing or vocal solo.•Hymn background information included for personal edification or use as printed program notes.•Optional repeats which allow you to fit into the allotted time available in a service.•An introduction and/or tag in many cases, often incorporating a classical excerpt or related hymn fragment.If you like this format, you may be interested in a published volume of 75 similar arrangements: BEST-LOVED HYMNS I  (© FJH Music, distributed by Alfred Music).************It has long been my passion and privilege to create customized arrangements for the churches and schools with whom I have been associated. Many were published; some were not. During the 2020 slowdown caused by Covid-19, I finally had the time to start posting the unpublished resources on Sheet Music Plus. If you are curious about what else is available, please navigate to my publisher page here on SMP < https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/leatherman-music-services/16718 >  or slip over to Facebook < https://www.facebook.com/leathermanmusicservices >, where you can see and hear many of my published works. Thanks for your interest!   God bless!Lyndell Leatherman, ASCAP.

Handbell - Digital Download SKU: A0.561456 Composed by Cecil F. Alexander, Henry J. Gauntlett. Arranged by Samuel Stokes. Christmas,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. SamuelStokesMusic.com #3532539. Published by SamuelStokesMusic.com (A0.561456). This is an arrangement of Once in Royal David's City for 2-octave handbell choir.  Learn more about Samuel Stokes at http://www.SamuelStokesMusic.com

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.768144 Composed by Cecil F Alexander/Henry J Gauntlett. Arranged by Craig Duncan. Christian,Christmas,Concert,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 9 pages. Craig Duncan Music #4320225. Published by Craig Duncan Music (A0.768144). String Quartet with cello intro Beautiful setting.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748629 Arranged by MicStanley. Christian,Christmas,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 8 pages. MicStanley #6687255. Published by MicStanley (A0.748629). Once in Royal David's City is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander and the music is written by Henry J. Gauntlett in IRBY tune. The song is about the story of the Nativity of Jesus to illuminate Born of the Virgin Mary. Arranged by Fritz Stanley for solo violin and piano accompaniment.