Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.944529

Composed by Traditional, Wales. Arranged by Vincent Hababou. Contemporary. Octavo. 4 pages. Vincent Hababou #4845589. Published by Vincent Hababou (A0.944529).

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1489644

Composed by Welsh Traditional. Arranged by James M. .Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #1066516. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1489644).

Deck the Halls is a traditional Christmas carol with a rich history and cultural significance:

Origin and Melody: The melody of Deck the Halls is derived from a Welsh tune called Nos Galan, which dates back to at least the 16th century. The carol's melody was initially associated with Welsh New Year's Eve celebrations.

Lyrics: The English lyrics were written by Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant in 1862. These lyrics were published alongside the original Welsh lyrics in a collection of Welsh melodies.

Cultural Context: Originally, Nos Galan was a competitive Welsh drinking song. Participants would take turns singing verses around a fire during New Year's Eve gatherings. The transition from a New Year's song to a Christmas carol occurred when the English lyrics were adapted to focus on Christmas themes.

Meaning and Usage: The phrase deck the halls means to decorate for Christmas, traditionally with boughs of holly and other festive adornments. The term deck in this context means to decorate or adorn, and it is derived from the Middle Dutch word dekken, meaning to cover.

Variations and Adaptations: Over time, the lyrics have been adapted in various ways, including changing the words to reflect different cultural or religious contexts, such as replacing Christmas with Yule or Yuletide.

Overall, Deck the Halls is a beloved carol that combines elements of Welsh tradition with Victorian-era English lyrics, celebrating the festive spirit of the holiday season.

High voice and piano - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q20009

Dafydd y Garreg Wen. This edition: Sheet music. Downloadable. Duration 2 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q20009. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q20009).

Welsh.

According to tradition, the Bard David lived in a house called Y Garreg Wen (The White Rock) in a remote situation in North Wales. He was commonly called by his Christian name followed by the name of his house, a common custom in Wales, and one which survives to the present day.Like many other Welsh Bards, David was also a harpist, and is reputed to have had his harp continually at his side. On his death-bed, he is supposed to have asked that his harp be once more placed in his hands in order that he might play just one more tune.The melody he played was afterwards called by his name Dafydd Y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock), and this same melody was performed on a single Welsh harp at his funeral, as was his dying wish.The Welsh words were subsequently added by Ceiriog Hughes in the nineteenth century. Words and melody are now inseparably linked, and are together widely known and regarded as one of the most popular of Welsh Traditional Songs.Richard Bowen (1963).

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1367721

By Welsh Traditional. By Welsh Traditional. Arranged by Tom Christie, after the Alwyn Humphreys vocal arrangement. Chamber,Folk,Traditional. 3 pages. Tom Christie #952099. Published by Tom Christie (A0.1367721).

Here is my rough transcription for cello quartet of Hiraeth, mostly as it is performed on Bryn Terfel's album 'We'll keep a welcome'.  It's a beautiful traditional, and I thought I'd arrange it for cello quartet, as there's no better sound!

Oboe,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1425236

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and part. 16 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1006055. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1425236).

Wales is often referred to as “The Land of Song” and singing has always been an important part of Welsh culture. There are many hundreds of Welsh folk songs, some of which are now recognized internationally. The three songs in this publication were originally from a set of six arranged for mezzo-soprano and piano in 1963 when the arranger, Colin Kirkpatrick was a music student in London. These new arrangements for oboe and piano have retained many features of the original but have been slightly adapted for instrumental use. They would make an excellent addition to any intermediate oboe recital or encore piece. The three songs are: 

1. Cysga di, fy Mhlentyn Tlws (Sleep, my Pretty Child)

2. Migildi Magildi (Song at the Smithy)

3. Si Hei Lwli, ’Mabi (Sleep, my Lovely Baby)

Piano,Soprano Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1424326

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. Score and part. 16 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1005516. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1424326).

Wales is often referred to as “The Land of Song” and singing has always been an important part of Welsh culture. There are many hundreds of Welsh folk songs, some of which are now recognized internationally. The three songs in this publication were originally from a set of six arranged for mezzo-soprano and piano in 1963 when the arranger, Colin Kirkpatrick was a music student in London. These new arrangements for flute and piano have retained many features of the original but have been slightly adapted for instrumental use. They would make excellent recital pieces for the intermediate player. The three songs are: 

1. Cysga di, fy Mhlentyn Tlws (Sleep, my Pretty Child)

2. Migildi Magildi (Song at the Smithy)

3. Si Hei Lwli, ’Mabi (Sleep, my Lovely Baby)

Cello,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1422382

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Historic,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and part. 16 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1003724. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1422382).

Wales is often referred to as “The Land of Song” and singing has always been an important part of Welsh culture. There are many hundreds of Welsh folk songs, some of which are now recognized internationally. The three songs in this publication were originally from a set of six arranged for mezzo-soprano and piano in 1963 when the arranger, Colin Kirkpatrick was a music student in London. These new arrangements for cello and piano have retained many features of the original but have been slightly adapted for instrumental use. The three songs are: 

1. Cysga di, fy Mhlentyn Tlws (Sleep, my Pretty Child)

2. Migildi Magildi (Song at the Smithy)

3. Si Hei Lwli, ’Mabi (Sleep, my Lovely Baby)

 

B-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1430219

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and part. 16 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1010857. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1430219).

Wales is often referred to as “The Land of Song” and singing has always been an important part of Welsh culture. There are many hundreds of Welsh folk songs, some of which are now recognized internationally. The three songs in this publication were originally from a set of six arranged for mezzo-soprano and piano in 1963 when the arranger, Colin Kirkpatrick was a music student in London. These new arrangements for clarinet and piano have retained many features of the original but have been slightly adapted for instrumental use. They would make an excellent addition to any clarinet recital or encore piece. The three songs are: 

1. Cysga di, fy Mhlentyn Tlws (Sleep, my Pretty Child)

2. Migildi Magildi (Song at the Smithy)

3. Si Hei Lwli, ’Mabi (Sleep, my Lovely Baby)