The Oxford Book of Flexible Carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options clearly explained throughout enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With carols for Advent Christmas New Year and Epiphany and a fabulous range of accessible quality material this is a must-have collection for all choirs at Christmas. 56 flexibly scored carols Suitable for mixed choirs upper-voice choirs choirs with few men unison choirs small choirs and all other groups New flexible arrangements of traditional carols and modern favourites Brandnew carols written specially for the collection Variety of composers including Kerry Andrew Malcolm Archer Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Stephen Cleobury Cecilia McDowall John Rutter Mack Wilberg and David Willcocks Wide range of material from Medieval to the present day and including wassails gallery carols world carols and spirituals Accessible keyboard accompaniments suitable for Organ (with or without pedals) or Piano

Traditional Shanty (Chantey)-Traditional tune arranged for SATB Choir A Cappella.

Rhythmic vocal motives contrast with the long lines of the traditional folksong in this distinctive setting. Contemporary piano textures support the choral harmonies in an easily-learned and dynamic concert showcase. ShowTrax CDavailable. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35

An uplifting and spirited arrangement of this traditional Spiritual for SATB a cappella.

A wonderful arrangement of Robert Burns' beautiful words set to a traditional Scottish melody by Robert Rhein. Arranged for SATB Choir a cappella with a Baritone Solo.

Simple elegant and useful for all age levels this setting of the traditional Irish Blessing is a perfect closing selection for concert festival or graduation. A lovely work for sacred use as well. Available separately: SATB SSA 3-Part Mixed 2-Part PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

The traditional German carol is set with a gently rocking accompaniment that completely supports the expressive vocals. Available for SATB and SSA.

The traditional French carol Here Mid The Ass And Oxen Mild arranged for SATB choir a cappella by Robert Shaw with English version by Alice Parker.

Il Est Ne is a traditional French Christmas carol. It was first published in the 1860s but was almost certainly written much earlier. It has since been arranged and recorded by a range of different artists including Annie Lennox Edith Piaf and John Rutter. It was arranged for SATB choir in 1991 by the American composer and editor Alice Parker (b. 1925) who has been creating music for over seven decades.

Wisconsin Folksong-The traditional Wisconsin folk tune The Pinery Boy arranged by Pierre LaPlante for SATB choir a cappella.

Original words and music combine with the traditional spiritual in a happy two-beat style that will set every toe tapping. Easy back and forth lines and accessible harmonies make this setting a winner for all types of choirs.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (bjo [gtr] b dm). Duration: ca. 3:40.

A superb contemporary gospel song based on a traditional Spiritual favourite. Beautifully arranged by Moses Hogan for Soprano Alto Tenor and Bass voices a cappella this uplifting and joyful song is an effective and pleasing setting.

Based on a Traditional Spiritual and arranged by Rolla A. Dilworth on commission from the Jubilate Children's Choir of the North Shore. Like a lot of African-American spirituals there is a stong emphasis on rhythmic style and a powerful use of harmony to give the song weight. Also available for SATB SAB SSA and 2-Part.

Variations-You'll be laughing all the way with these stylish and humorous variations on the Welsh carol! Traditional classical contemporary and jazz - fun for all ages! With piano and optional horn. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 2:00.

This sparkling setting of the traditional French carol has a dance-like quality that infuses the entire work! Whether performed by voices and keyboard or the optional chamber orchestration it will be an accessible addition toChristmas concerts and worship settings. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.Duration: ca. 1:45.