Both a dedicated carol singer and an authority on the history of English music Nicholas Temperley here offers a unique book of 37 carols dating from the fifteenth century to the present.For over fifty years he has sung edited and composed carols each Christmas and in Christmas is Coming the fruit of his enthusiasm is combined with his wealth of knowledge to produce an outstanding and original new collection. As John Rutter observes in his Foreword the book does not pointlessly duplicate what can be found in many other carol books but has a personality and purpose of its own.Twenty-two fresh and practical arrangements include carols from Austria France Germany Mexico Poland and the USA alongside music both rare and familiar from the rich heritage of the English carol tradition. As well as eight of his personal favourites from J. S. Bach to Charles Ives the author includes seven new compositions of his own settings of medieval and traditional texts that reveal his skill as a choral composer whose command of style ranges from the humorous to the profound.In addition to sample programmes and translations there are invaluable notes on the performance and history of individual items plus an historical summary of the genre as a whole: everything in fact to make Christmas is Coming an indispensable companion for singers who wish to enrich the seasonal repertoire for concerts churches and traditional Yuletide carolling.

This Fantasia is founded on the following traditional English carols: The Truth Sent From Above (Herefordshire) words and tune; Come All You Worthy Gentlemen (Somerset) words and tune; On Christmas Night (Sussex) words and tune; There Is A Fountain (Herefordshire) tune only; together with fragments of other well-known carol tunes. The work is scored for ordinary full Orchestra with Organ and set of bells (ad lib.) or String Orchestra with Organ or Piano. Alternatively it may be accompanied by Organ or Piano alone played from the Vocal score with an optional solo Cello part (H212). A chorus part for performance bysolo Baritone and TTBB is also available (W41). The chorus is required to sing in four different ways:1. Singing the words.2. Singing with closed lips.3. Singing \'Ah\'.4. Singing with half-closed lips i.e. with a short \'u\' sound as in the word \'but\'. Watch Pasadena Master Chorale performing Ralph Vaughan Williams\' Fantasia On Christmas Carols:

Here is the traditional English carol in a colorful setting full of rhythmic and harmonic surprises and playful effects. Easily learned and impressive in performance your choir and their listeners will enjoy this joyful musicaltreat! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 2:10.

Here is the traditional English carol in a colorful setting full of rhythmic and harmonic surprises and playful effects. Easily learned and impressive in performance your choir and their listeners will enjoy this joyful musicaltreat! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 2:10.

A fantastic collection of traditional English Carols that are sure to be enjoyed over and over again.

Par ARCH GWYN / PARRY BEN. Le livre de Carol Faber est un volume passionnant de chants de Noël et de chansons avec une touche originale, contemporain, conçu pour respirer l'air frais dans les concerts de Noël. Il contient quarante pièces, habilement édité et arrangé par Gwyn Arch et Ben Parry, capturant une variété d'ambiances et styles à travers le temps - des arrangements contemporains de chants médiévaux et traditionnelles, à spirituals et la musique de partout dans le monde. Il y a aussi une impressionnante gamme de pièces originales par certains des plus respectés compositeurs chorale d'aujourd'hui, y compris Howard Goodall, Lin Marsh, Peter Gritton, Errollyn Wallen et Mike Brewer. Disposées dans le format SA(B) de la série de Faber jeunes voix, il est idéal pour les chorales de jeunes ou de chorales d'adultes amateurs qui ont une pénurie de voix masculines. / Date parution : 2001-08-23/ Répertoire / Voix

English Christmas song-A delightful Christmas sequence of three traditional English carols (Sussex Carol Lute Book Lullaby and Gloucestershire Wassail for choir and harp (or piano) accompaniment. An ideal accompaniment piece to Britten's A Ceremony of Carols for choral societies school and church choirs.

Un excellent album contenant plus de 155 pages de mélodies classiques et traditionnelles, arrangées pour piano facile par Carol Barratt. Inclus la Lettre à Elise, La Sonate au Clair de Lune et le le Can-Can / Classique / Arrangements : Carol Barrat / Partition /

from Three Baltic Carols-A fun setting of a traditional Estonian carol this secular winter-themed song reflects on the joys of winter and skating in a gentle waltz feel. In Estonian with a pronunciation guide and a singing English translation this suits both beginning and more advanced mixed choirs with quick and easy preparation for both choir and accompanist. Duration: ca. 2:45 Performed by the California State University Long Beach Choir - Jonathan Talberg conductor

Traditional English Carol-This traditional English carol arranged for SSA choir by Betty Bertaux.

Celebrated choral composers Bob Chilcott and Susan Knight have searched the globe for the most vibrant and exciting festive music representing a range of styles and cultures. This unique collection has it all - from a melismatic Armenian hymn to a percussive villancico from the Dominican Republic; a US spiritual to a Polish folk carol. The collection features: 31 pieces that are perfect for a wide range of SATB choirs New Christmas repertoire from all over the world Each piece in both English and its original language Pronunciation guides to help with singing the original texts Carols by popular andlittle-known composers This anthology not only offers a world of new and unusual music for your choir it also represents a fascinating glimpse into seasonal and musical traditions the world over.

Traditional English Melody-Taking a stately lyric approach to this well-known English carol Richard Saucedo has crafted a unique and rewarding setting with beautiful melodic lines and lush harmonies. Includes a section for optional recorders for an added special touch.

The Songs of the World Series has been perhaps the most popular series in the Pavane catalog. “How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” a traditional English carol is part of the series' Collection #6 which also includes theFrench carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” and the Spanish carol “Fum Fum Fum”. Tastefully arranged as always! For church school or community youth choir. Available: 2-Part.