Unison voices, flute, violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-6851

Auf, Christen, singt festliche Lieder. Edited by William Tortolano. Christmastide, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. GIA Publications #6851. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6851).

UPC: 785147685104. English, German. Text Source: Trier Gesangbuch, 1847, st. 1 tr. Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., alt., st. 2 tr. Ronald F. Krisman.

A unison carol in German and English scored for unison choir, two violins, and a viola. The strings provide a lot of movement. Very festive. The instrumental parts, which add a festive character to the piece, are flexible: three violins, flute and two violins, flute or violin, violin and viola. It is possible to play the three instrumental parts on the organ, soft flute 8' and 4' are suggested. —William Tortolano.

Unison choir and organ and piano (opt. ensemble)

SKU: ST.CN72P

Composed by Thomas Hewitt Jones. Octavo. Stainer and Bell Ltd. #CN72P. Published by Stainer and Bell Ltd. (ST.CN72P).

ISBN 9790220228629.

A perfect seasonal choice, Onward we go is a consummate example of Thomas Hewitt Jonesâ??s feeling for young voices, and his passion for sharing the joy of Christmas through memorable tunes. A beautiful, arching melody carries the delightful verse by Canon Gordon Giles, which tells of children singing as they journey to the manger. Shepherds, angels and the Magi accompany them on their way, bearing gifts of love to honour the incarnation in faith, hope and reverence. Expressive and irresistible, words and music go straight to the heart, with a warmth especially inspired by the dedicatees, chorister-tutor Caroline Lenton-Ward and the childrenâ??s choir of St Stephenâ??s, South Dulwich, a church which also played a formative part in the composerâ??s musical upbringing.

Onward we go may be performed by unison voices with organ or piano, or with organ or piano and additional flexible instrumental ensemble including any available upper strings and woodwind, plus optional cello, bass guitar or double bass, mark tree and tubular bells.

A set of score and parts for the optional ensemble (Cat. No. Y373) will be available to purchase.