Arranged by Eric Osterling. Score and full set of parts. Discovery Concert Band. Grade 1.5. Published by Hal Leonard.

Score Only Concert Band (Score) - Grade 2

SKU: HL.4002107

Composed by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 2. Concert. 28 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4002107).

UPC: 884088074609. 9.0x12.0x0.055 inches.

This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their â??normalâ? seats in the band, the various elements of this composition gradually come together in a joyous unified celebration. Thoroughly researched to include authentic African patterns, Michael Sweeney has created a stunningly effective work that is playable by young ensembles. Includes performance and program notes on how to make your own percussion instruments and involve other departments in your school. Not just a piece of music...this is an event! (4:45).

Latin Folk Song Trilogy (Grade 3 - Score and Parts). Arranged by William Himes. Curnow Music Concert Band. Grade 3. Curnow Music #044400. Published by Curnow Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-324-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2011. Anglo Music Press #AMP 324-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-324-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Christmas is full of customs and traditions, both old and new. This is especially evident in Christmas songs, some of which have been part of Christian worship for centuries. A Medieval Christmas combines three ancient melodies that are stillpopular around the world today. Philip Sparke chose Gaudete, a song of praise from the middle ages, Coventry Carol, an English song from the 14th century, and In dulci jubilo, which can also be traced back to the 14th century, toform this joyous suite.

Kerst is een feest van tradities en gebruiken. Dit komt vooral naar voren uit de kerstliederen die al eeuwenlang een centrale plaats innemen binnen de christelijke cultuur. In A Medieval Christmas staan drie oude melodieën centraal diewereldwijd nog steeds populair zijn. Het zijn het middeleeuwse loflied Gaudete, het Engelse Coventry Carol en het bekende In dulci jubilo.

Weihna chten ist auch ein Fest des Brauchtums und der Tradition. Dies zeigt sich ganz besonders in den Weihnachtsliedern, die oft schon seit Jahrhunderten einen zentralen Platz in der christlichen Kultur einnehmen. A Medieval Christmasverwendet drei dieser alten Melodien, die sich heute noch weltweit größter Beliebtheit erfreuen: das mittelalterliche Loblied Gaudete, das englische Coventry Carol aus dem 14. Jahrhundert und das bekannte In dulci jubilo, dasebenfalls auf das 14. Jahrhundert zurückgeht.

Dan s de nombreux pays, Noël est un moment privilégié, célébré par de nombreux chants et mélodies dont beaucoup constituent un élément central du culte chrétien. Le fait que ces chants anciens subsistent depuis si longtemps témoigne de leur attraitimmuable, formant un lien tangible avec les festivités de Noël qui se déroulaient il y a des centaines d'années. A Medieval Christmas emprunte trois de ces ancestrales mélodies, demeurées populaires dans le monde entier : Gaudete,Coventry Carol, et In Dulci Jubilo.

Il Natale é la festa delle tradizioni e ciò si riscontra facilmente nei canti natalizi che da secoli occupano un posto di primo piano nella tradizione cristiana. A Medieval Christmas propone tre antiche melodie, ancora oggi moltoattuali: il canto di lode Gaudete, Coventry Carol e In Dulci Jubilo, entrambe del XIV secolo.

Score and Parts. By Virgil Thomson. Arranged by Charles Fussell. Score and full set of parts. Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4. Published by G. Schirmer (Associated Music Publishers).

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.CB9914C

Composed by Frankie Sullivan III and Jim Peterik. Arranged by Gerald Sebesky. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Pop Beginning Band. Movie; Rock. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-CB9914C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.CB9914C).

UPC: 029156989441. English.

The sound of the ringside bell announces yet another showing of one of the great Rocky films. Here is the theme music from Rocky III, originally recorded by the group Survivor and recognized worldwide. Here is an arrangement for your youngest ensemble that will not create problems with technique, allowing for pure enjoyment of music made famous in the movies! (1:32) Very Easy.

Score Only Concert Band (Score) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.4003052

Composed by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 2. Contest, Festival. 24 pages. Duration 330 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4003052).

UPC: 884088566814. 9.0x12.0x0.072 inches.

The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or “northern lights”) as the “Dance of the Spirits.” Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Michael Sweeney has created a musical impression of this phenomenon's stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire, this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform. (Grade 2.5) Dur: c. 5:30.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-324-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2011. 32 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 324-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-324-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Christmas is full of customs and traditions, both old and new. This is especially evident in Christmas songs, some of which have been part of Christian worship for centuries. A Medieval Christmas combines three ancient melodies that are still popular around the world today. Philip Sparke chose Gaudete, a song of praise from the middle ages, Coventry Carol, an English song from the 14th century, and In dulci jubilo, which can also be traced back to the 14th century, to form this joyous suite.

Kerst is een feest van tradities en gebruiken. Dit komt vooral naar voren uit de kerstliederen die al eeuwenlang een centrale plaats innemen binnen de christelijke cultuur. In A Medieval Christmas staan drie oude melodieën centraaldie wereldwijd nog steeds populair zijn. Het zijn het middeleeuwse loflied Gaudete, het Engelse Coventry Carol en het bekende In dulci jubilo.

Weihnachte n ist auch ein Fest des Brauchtums und der Tradition. Dies zeigt sich ganz besonders in den Weihnachtsliedern, die oft schon seit Jahrhunderten einen zentralen Platz in der christlichen Kultur einnehmen. A Medieval Christmas verwendet drei dieser alten Melodien, die sich heute noch weltweit größter Beliebtheit erfreuen: das mittelalterliche Loblied Gaudete, das englische Coventry Carol aus dem 14. Jahrhundert und das bekannte In dulci jubilo, das ebenfalls auf das 14. Jahrhundert zurückgeht.

Dan s de nombreux pays, Noël est un moment privilégié, célébré par de nombreux chants et mélodies dont beaucoup constituent un élément central du culte chrétien. Le fait que ces chants anciens subsistent depuis si longtemps témoigne de leur attrait immuable, formant un lien tangible avec les festivités de Noël qui se déroulaient il y a des centaines d’années. A Medieval Christmas emprunte trois de ces ancestrales mélodies, demeurées populaires dans le monde entier : Gaudete, Coventry Carol, et In Dulci Jubilo.

Il Natale è la festa delle tradizioni e ciò si riscontra facilmente nei canti natalizi che da secoli occupano un posto di primo piano nella tradizione cristiana. A Medieval Christmas propone tre antiche melodie, ancora oggi molto attuali: il canto di lode Gaudete, Coventry Carol e In Dulci Jubilo, entrambe del XIV secolo.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.AMP-377-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Concert Piece. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2013. Anglo Music Press #AMP 377-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-377-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

England enjoys a rich folk song tradition. Composers such as Cecil Sharp and Vaughan Williams rekindled an interest in this heritage at the beginning of the 20th century by arranging numerous songs, some of which were transcribed for the _x001F_first time. Philip Sparke selected three songs from the 18th and 19 century for his Three Folk Song Miniatures: the _x001F_shermanâ??s song Dance to Your Daddy, the love song O Waly, Waly and Bobby Shafto, a song from the northwest of England.

Engeland heeft een rijke traditie op het gebied van volksmuziek die door de jaren heen een beetje in de vergetelheid raakte. Componisten als Cecil Sharp en Vaughan Williams brachten hierin verandering door voor het eerst talloze liederen bundelen en soms zelfs voor het eerst tenoteren in modern notenschrift. Philip Sparke koos voor dit werk drie liederen uit de 18e en 19e eeuw: het visserslied Dance to Your Daddy, het liefdeslied O Waly, Waly en Bobby Shafto, een lied uit het Noord-Westen van Engeland.

England kann auf eine lange Volkslied-Tradition zuru?ckblicken. Komponisten wie Cecil Sharp und Vaughan Williams weckten Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts erneut das Interesse an diesem Erbe, indem sie zahlreiche Lieder sammelten und teilweise erstmals notierten. Philip Sparke wählte fu?r seine drei Volkslied-Miniaturenâ?? drei Lieder aus dem 18. und 19. Jahrhundert: das Fischerlied Dance to Your Daddy, das Liebeslied O Waly, Waly und Bobby Shafto, ein Lied aus dem Nordwesten Englands.

Comme beaucoup dâ??autres pays, lâ??Angleterre jouit dâ??une longue tradition de chansons traditionnelles transmises oralement au _x001C_fil des siècles. Three English Folk Song Miniatures rassemble trois airs populaires (Dance to you Daddy, O Waly, Waly et Bobby Shafto), prodigieusement arrangés pour orchestre junior ou formation incomplète. Comme dans toutes les publications de degré de diffi_x001F_culté 1 1 ½ des éditions Anglo Music, les parties des registres ténor et basse peuvent être jouées par diff_x001B_érents instruments, ce qui permettra aux orchestres incomplets de toujours produire un son ample et généreux.

L� �??Inghilterra è una nazione ricca di canti popolari. Allâ??inizio del XX secolo, compositori quali Cecil Sharp e Vaughan Williams risvegliarono lâ??interesse verso questa preziosa eredit raccogliendo e in parte arrangiando numerosi canti. Philip Sparke ha scelto per le sue â??tre miniatureâ?, altrettanti canti del XIII e XIX secolo: la canzone dei pescatori Dance to Your Daddy, O Waly, Waly, una canzone dâ??amore e Bobby Shafto, un canto proveniente dalla parte nord-occidentale del paese.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.AMP-377-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2013. 40 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 377-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-377-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

England enjoys a rich folk song tradition. Composers such as Cecil Sharp and Vaughan Williams rekindled an interest in this heritage at the beginning of the 20th century by arranging numerous songs, some of which were transcribed for the _x001F_first time. Philip Sparke selected three songs from the 18th and 19 century for his Three Folk Song Miniatures: the _x001F_shermanâ??s song Dance to Your Daddy, the love song O Waly, Waly and Bobby Shafto, a song from the northwest of England.

Engeland heeft een rijke traditie op het gebied van volksmuziek die door de jaren heen een beetje in de vergetelheid raakte. Componisten als Cecil Sharp en Vaughan Williams brachten hierin verandering door voor het eerst talloze liederen bundelen en soms zelfs voor het eerst tenoteren in modern notenschrift. Philip Sparke koos voor dit werk drie liederen uit de 18e en 19e eeuw: het visserslied Dance to Your Daddy, het liefdeslied O Waly, Waly en Bobby Shafto, een lied uit het Noord-Westen van Engeland.

England kann auf eine lange Volkslied-Tradition zuru?ckblicken. Komponisten wie Cecil Sharp und Vaughan Williams weckten Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts erneut das Interesse an diesem Erbe, indem sie zahlreiche Lieder sammelten und teilweise erstmals notierten. Philip Sparke wählte fu?r seine drei Volkslied-Miniaturenâ?? drei Lieder aus dem 18. und 19. Jahrhundert: das Fischerlied Dance to Your Daddy, das Liebeslied O Waly, Waly und Bobby Shafto, ein Lied aus dem Nordwesten Englands.

Comme beaucoup dâ??autres pays, lâ??Angleterre jouit dâ??une longue tradition de chansons traditionnelles transmises oralement au _x001C_fil des siècles. Three English Folk Song Miniatures rassemble trois airs populaires (Dance to you Daddy, O Waly, Waly et Bobby Shafto), prodigieusement arrangés pour orchestre junior ou formation incomplète. Comme dans toutes les publications de degré de diffi_x001F_culté 1 1 ½ des éditions Anglo Music, les parties des registres ténor et basse peuvent être jouées par diff_x001B_érents instruments, ce qui permettra aux orchestres incomplets de toujours produire un son ample et généreux.

L� �??Inghilterra è una nazione ricca di canti popolari. Allâ??inizio del XX secolo, compositori quali Cecil Sharp e Vaughan Williams risvegliarono lâ??interesse verso questa preziosa eredit raccogliendo e in parte arrangiando numerosi canti. Philip Sparke ha scelto per le sue â??tre miniatureâ?, altrettanti canti del XIII e XIX secolo: la canzone dei pescatori Dance to Your Daddy, O Waly, Waly, una canzone dâ??amore e Bobby Shafto, un canto proveniente dalla parte nord-occidentale del paese.

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.32515S

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Hiram Power. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Novelty; Romantic. Score. 32 pages. Belwin Music #00-32515S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.32515S).

UPC: 038081388618. English.

Ode to Joy is a simple song familiar to most people. The song dates back to the 1800s and has been sung and played ever since. Although often used in various collections, this arrangement will give new and added insight to this wonderful melody. This arrangement is, of course, a spoof. Great fun for light concert programming!

By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Arranged by Hiram Power. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Concert Band. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Novelty; Romantic. Grade 3. 240 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1115196-010

Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Christmas. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2011. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115196-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115196-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Christmas is a festival of joy, so why not celebrate this time of the year with a swinging festive piece? Christmas Surprise will both surprise and delight your audience. Peter Kleine Schaars’ medley, featuring well-known songs, will be an exciting highlight at your next Christmas concert!

Kerst is een feest van vreugde. Dat moet ook Peter Kleine Schaars hebben gedacht toen hij dit stuk in vrolijke swingstijl schreef. Speciaal voor de mooiste dagen van het jaar arrangeerde hij uit de bekendste kerstliederen een vlottemedley. Een verfrissende verrassing voor elk kerstconcert!

Weih nachten ist ein Fest der Freude - warum also nicht einmal mit einem Stück im fröhlichen Swing-Stil die schönste Zeit des Jahres feiern? Peter Kleine Schaars' flottes Medley aus den bekannten Liedern Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David's City, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen und The First Nowell ist ein wunderbares, frisches Highlight für jedes Weihnachtskonzert!

Noël est une fête rayonnante d’allégresse, alors pourquoi ne pas exprimer cette exaltation par une joyeuse composition écrite dans un style swinguant ? Peter Kleine Schaars nous livre les plus beaux chants de Noël dans un rafraîchissant arrangement. Une pure merveille pour chacun de vos concerts de Noël.

Natale è una festivit che trasuda allegria, quindi perché non esprimere questa gioia attraverso una composizione scritta in stile swing? Peter Kleine Schaars ha arrangiato i più bei canti natalizi (Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David’s City, Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen) in maniera fresca e innovativa.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1115196-140

Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Pop and Rock. Score Only. Composed 2011. 28 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115196-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115196-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Christmas is a festival of joy, so why not celebrate this time of the year with a swinging festive piece? Christmas Surprise will both surprise and delight your audience. Peter Kleine Schaarsâ?? medley, featuring well-known songs, will be an exciting highlight at your next Christmas concert!

Kerst is een feest van vreugde. Dat moet ook Peter Kleine Schaars hebben gedacht toen hij dit stuk in vrolijke swingstijl schreef. Speciaal voor de mooiste dagen van het jaar arrangeerde hij uit de bekendste kerstliederen een vlottemedley. Een verfrissende verrassing voor elk kerstconcert!

Weih nachten ist ein Fest der Freude - warum also nicht einmal mit einem Stück im fröhlichen Swing-Stil die schönste Zeit des Jahres feiern? Peter Kleine Schaars' flottes Medley aus den bekannten Liedern Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David's City, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen und The First Nowell ist ein wunderbares, frisches Highlight für jedes Weihnachtskonzert!

Noël est une fête rayonnante dâ??allégresse, alors pourquoi ne pas exprimer cette exaltation par une joyeuse composition écrite dans un style swinguant ? Peter Kleine Schaars nous livre les plus beaux chants de Noël dans un rafraîchissant arrangement. Une pure merveille pour chacun de vos concerts de Noël.

Natale è una festivit che trasuda allegria, quindi perché non esprimere questa gioia attraverso una composizione scritta in stile swing? Peter Kleine Schaars ha arrangiato i più bei canti natalizi (Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings, A La Nanita Nana, Away in a Manger, Once in Royal Davidâ??s City, Es ist ein Rosâ?? entsprungen) in maniera fresca e innovativa.

By Bruce Pearson. Edited by Chuck Elledge. For concert band. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.
Level: Grade 1.5.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.CTS-8077-00

Concert Band. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Armstrong. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2023. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8077-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8077-00).

Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven's infamous Ode to Joy along with other well-known songs is a joyful addition to any holiday program! Also available for orchestra.

Grade 4

SKU: CL.CTS-8077-01

Concert Band. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Armstrong. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2023. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-8077-01. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-8077-01).

Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven's infamous Ode to Joy along with other well-known songs is a joyful addition to any holiday program! Also available for orchestra.

(Featuring: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / I Saw Three Ships / Deck the Hall). Arranged by Jack Bullock. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Young Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Winter. Grade 2. 236 pages. Published by Belwin Publishing

By James Curnow. Score and full set of parts. Young Band (Concert Band). Grade 3. Published by Hal Leonard.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1094716-140

Composed by Jan de Haan. Christmas Collection. Hymns & Chorals. Score Only. Composed 2009. 32 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1094716-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1094716-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

In this festive medley Jan de Haan brings together a selection of the most famous Christmas songs from around the world. It features: O Come, O Come Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls, and Praise God, Ye Christians Everywhere. Jan de Haan has created a work that will bring all the joy and happiness of the season to your Christmas concert.

In diesem weihnachtlichen Werk verarbeitete der Komponist Jan de Haan die Melodien der vier international bekannten Lieder O komm, o komm Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls und Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich. Damit schuf er ein festliches Werk, das pure Weihnachtsstimmung und Freude ausdrückt und seinem Titel Christmas Joy absolut gerecht wird!

In questo brano festoso il compositore Jan de Haan arrangia 4 melodie di canti natalizi noti in tutto il mondo: O Komm, o komm Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls e Lobt Gott ihr Christen all zugleich. Un brano natalizio che fa onore al titolo: Christmas Joy!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1094716-010

Composed by Jan de Haan. Christmas Collection. Christmas. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2009. De Haske Publications #DHP 1094716-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1094716-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

In this festive medley Jan de Haan brings together a selection of the most famous Christmas songs from around the world. It features: O Come, O Come Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls, and Praise God, Ye Christians Everywhere. Jan de Haan has created a work that will bring all the joy and happiness of the season to your Christmas concert.

In diesem weihnachtlichen Werk verarbeitete der Komponist Jan de Haan die Melodien der vier international bekannten Lieder O komm, o komm Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls und Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich. Damit schuf er ein festliches Werk, das pure Weihnachtsstimmung und Freude ausdrückt und seinem Titel Christmas Joy absolut gerecht wird!

In questo brano festoso il compositore Jan de Haan arrangia 4 melodie di canti natalizi noti in tutto il mondo: O Komm, o komm Emmanuel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Deck the Halls e Lobt Gott ihr Christen all zugleich. Un brano natalizio che fa onore al titolo: Christmas Joy!

(Featuring: A Gentle Maid in Secret Sigh'd / St. David's Day / The Ash Grove). Arranged by Todd Stalter. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Challenger Band Series. Folk. Grade 1.5. 128 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000981-010

Arranged by Menno Haantjes. Set (Score & Parts). 78 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000981-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000981-010).

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of There is a land of pure delight and is known as the Father of English Hymnody.
Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale.
He wrote about 750 songs, and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World, When I survey the wondrous cross, I sing the Mighty Power of God)

There is a Land of Pure Delight is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription').
Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip').

There is a land of pure delight
Wheresaints immortal Reign.
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain ..

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) schreef de tekst van ‘There is a land of pure delight’, en staat bekend als de 'Father of English Hymnody' (Vader van het gezang).
Watts was voor het Engelse gezang wat Ambrosius was voor de middeleeuwseLatijnse hymne in de getijden en wat Maarten Luther was voor het Duitse koraal. Hij schreef ongeveer 750 liederen, waarvan een aantal de tand des tijds overleefden. (Joy to the World, When I survey the wondrous cross, I singthe mighty Power of God)

'There is a Land of Pure Delight' wordt in Engelstalige gebieden meestal op een melodie van Luther Orlando Emerson gezongen ('Ascription').
In Nederland is het lied opgenomen in het 'Liedboekder Kerken' (gez. 290). Hier wordt gebruik gemaakt van een Engelse traditionele melodie ('Mendip').

There is a land of pure delight
Where saints immortal reign.
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasuresbanish pain.