((Words by Christina Rossetti)). By Gustav Holst (1874-1934) and Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706). Arranged by George L.O. Strid and Mary Donnelly. For 3-part mixed choir and keyboard. Shawnee Press. 12 pages

Choral SSA choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9773

Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9773. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9773).

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.

SAB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, tuba, timpani, 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells, 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9188

Concertato on THAXTED. Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Richard Proulx. Thanksgiving Day, Christ the King, OT 18 A, Pentecost. Choral. Tune Name: Thaxted. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9188. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9188).

UPC: 785147918806. English. Text Source: Text I: Michael Perry, 1942-1996, Text II: Delores Dufner, OSB. Text by Michael Perry.

The instrument parts are optional. The trombone I part is a substitue for horn in F.

Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) and Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. For Choral (TTB). Choral. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

By Gustav Holst (1874-1934) and Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. For Choral (SAB). Choral. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Composed by Christina Rosetti and Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. For Choral (SAB). Sacred Christmas Choral. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Music Sales America. Classical. Part. 30 pages. Novello and Co Ltd. #MUSNOV070432. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

By Gustav Holst. For SSA choir and orchestra or piano. Vocal Scores. Published by Stainer and Bell Ltd. (U.K. Import).

Composed by Christina Rosetti and Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. Sacred Christmas Choral. Carol, Christmas, Concert, Festival, Holiday. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Poem by Christina Rossetti, music by Gustav Holst (1874-1934), arranged by John Leavitt. Octavo for SSA choir and piano accompaniment. With chord names. G Major. Series: Hal Leonard Sacred Christmas Choral. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Holst. Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Duration 3:36. Published by BriLee Music / Carl Fischer.

SSA choir, piano

SKU: GH.CG-6789

Composed by Gustav Holst. Children / adults. With Language: Swedish. Gehrmans Musikforlag #CG 6789. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag (GH.CG-6789).

ISBN 9790070004190. 185 x 262 mm inches. Text: Kjell Svensson (Swedish).

For 3-stammig diskantkor och piano. Originalets titel: I will magnify Thee, o God.

SAB choir, keyboard accompaniment, cello - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10408

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Jen Wagner. This edition: SAB edition. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Mary Mother of God, Epiphany. Christmas. Tune Name: Cranham. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10408. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10408).

UPC: 785147040811. English. Text Source: Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, alt. Text by Christina Rossetti.