On this day is a bright and exuberant upper-voice setting of the English version of 'Personent hodie' from Piae Cantiones (1582). The text and the manageable vocal parts make this carol particularly suitable for children's voices but it could equally be sung by adult choirs. The piano part featuring bell-like passages and a driving momentum contributes to an overall sense of jubilation. An excellent addition to any carol service or concert.Edmund JolliffeEdmund Jolliffe studied music at Oxford University and completed a Masters in Film Composition at the Royal College of Music. He also studied on the Advanced CompositionCourse at Dartington International Summer School and completed an artistic residency at the Banff Center Canada in 2010. As well as writing concert music he has written music for over a hundred television programmes that have been broadcast all over the world. He is currently writing music for the next series of 'Who do you think you are ' for BBC 1.
