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.

(Featuring: Angels We Have Heard on High / Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come, All Ye Faithful / Gesu Bambino / In the Bleak Midwinter / Silent Night). Arranged by Laura Farnell. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Form: Medley. Christmas; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Featuring: Angels We Have Heard on High / Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come, All Ye Faithful / Gesu Bambino / In the Bleak Midwinter / Silent Night). Arranged by Laura Farnell. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Form: Medley. Christmas; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

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 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

By Christina Rossetti. Choir Secular. For Opt. C-Instrument (Women's Choir). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Choir Drum (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.48330

Composed by Ruth Morris Gray. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48330. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48330).

UPC: 038081551531. English. Christina Rossetti.

This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti text is a truly unique approach. Set in a minor key with light syncopations, the triadic harmony quickly falls into place. Program as a processional and add the optional drum part to make the most of this singular seasonal song.

Composed by Christina Rossetti, music and additional words by Victor C. Johnson. Choir Sacred. For Opt. C-Instrument (3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB)). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Douglas E. Wagner. For 3-part mixed choir and piano. Christmas. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press. (15/2272H)

Choir Drum (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.48331

Composed by Ruth Morris Gray. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48331. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48331).

UPC: 038081551548. English. Christina Rossetti.

This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti text is a truly unique approach. Set in a minor key with light syncopations, the triadic harmony quickly falls into place. Program as a processional and add the optional drum part to make the most of this singular seasonal song.

Composed by Christina Rossetti, music and additional words by Victor C. Johnson. Choir Sacred. For Opt. C-Instrument (Women's Choir). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

SSA Collection. Composed by Various. Choral Collection. Secular, Holiday, Christmas, Sacred, Winter. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

By Michael Cleveland. For Choral (SSA). National/Emerson Fred Bock. 8 pages. Hal Leonard #NMP403. Published by Hal Leonard