Holst's collection of Twelve Welsh Folk Songs was published in 1931 with the lyrics translated into English by Steuart Wilson. Two of these are presented here scored for SAB three-partchorus with a Piano reduction provided for rehearsal purposes. Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was an English composer and teacher. Having studied under Stanford and Parry he became a close friend of Vaughan Williams they would often critique each other’s work and influenced composers such as Tippet and Britten. He is best remembered for his Planets suite.

Fantasy on Old Carols. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Fantasy On Old Carols / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Choeur

Six Negro Spirituals have been arranged by Maurice Jacobson for TTBB Male Voice Choir. Included are the classic songs I want to be ready; Oh wasn't that a wide river?; Didn't my Lord deliverDaniel; Steal away; Roll Jordan Roll; and Gwine to ride up in the chariot.Maurice Jacobson (1896-1976) was a British composer pianist and adjudicator. He studied composition with Charles VilliersStanford and Gustav Holst at the Royal College of Music before joining J. Curwen and Sons - a music publishing form that he remained with for almost fifty years eventually becoming director and chairman.