SKU: HL.48024471
ISBN 9781784543839.
Composed for the Childrens Chorus of Opera North, this is an upper voice setting of Thomas Hardys poem of the same name ('Christmas Eve, and twelve of the clock'). The swaying jazz waltz style and chromatic, but very singable melody combine to create an effective and unique carol to add some variety to a choirs Christmas programme. The vocal parts are very approachable, with unison verses and two or three-part wordless refrains (sung to 'oo').
SKU: ST.CN26P
ISBN 9790220225390.
Richard Bullen's 'dark lullaby' The Oxen was commissioned by Choir & Organ magazine for the choir of St Paul's Cathedral, and it was featured in the September 2016 issue as part of the New Music series showcasing choral works by young composers. Although lilting rhythms evoke a mood of naivety and innocence, of children gathered in hushed excitement around the fireside on Christmas Eve as pictured in the first verse of Hardy's well-known poem, there is also an edge to the music that reflects its nostalgic, even bitter content. First published in The Times on 24 December 1915, this seasonal lyric can also be read as a lament for loss of innocence and of the simple urge to faith. We might also find in its reflection on the distance between the ideals of civilisation and its reality, a tragic separation that continues to this day. Part of the subtle resonance of the poem is its conversational manner. Each voice should therefore be phrased flexibly and feelingly in its contribution to the discourse, while the tempi should be judiciously chosen to enhance this overall effect according to the prevailing acoustic.
SKU: HL.48023220
8.25x11.75x0.056 inches.
SKU: JK.01147
Luke: 2.
Traditional French lullaby arranged for seasoned a cappella mixed chorus (SSATB), creates a lovely vision of lowing animals in the stable and angels hovering over the cradle where the God of Light is laid. Arranger: Julie Webb Difficulty: Very Easy Performance time: 1:20Reference: Luke: 2.
SKU: GI.G-5378
English. Text by Thomas Troeger.
A welcome setting of this important text from Isaiah 11 for Advent and Christmas. Scored in triple meter with measures randomly shifting from 6/8 to 9/8. Good variety displayed throughout the choral writing.
SKU: JK.01632
Luke 2.
Original Christmas anthem arranged for mixed chorus (SATB) and piano: I wonder how the child felt as they laid Him to rest, In the place where the oxen lay by the candlelight crest. Composer: Kristen Allred Lyricist: Kristen Allred Difficulty: Medium Performance time: 3:45Reference: Luke 2.
SKU: GH.GE-12147
ISBN 979-0-070-12147-7. A4 inches. Text: Anders Boysen (Swedish text).
For kor och orgel. Fransk och svensk text. 1 Il est ne le divin enfant (Guds barn foddes till jorden var), 2 Entre le beuf et l'ane gris (Oxen och asnan star bredvid), 3 Faisons rejouissance (Med jubel far vi halsa). Finns aven i version for kor och trablas.
