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SKU: A0.850387
Arranged by Tim Crooks. Christmas. 3 pages. STR:UK String Arrangements #6596309. Published by STR:UK String Arrangements (A0.850387).God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, traditional Christmas carol, arranged by Tim Crooks for SSA Choir (with optional String Ensemble).
This download is the choir part only.
A piano and choir score is available here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen-str-uk-version-ssa-choir-score-dig....
This arrangement can be performed by SSA Choir & Piano, or alongside the compatible String Orchestra score, available here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen-string-ensemble-digital-sheet-musi...
This jazzy 7/8 version cranks up the traditional carol into more of a party rendition, but remaining regular enough so it can still be sung by a congregation or school choir. Perfect for ending carol services and Christmas performances.
Technical challenges are mostly rhythmic, but 7/8 patterns are strong and repeat so is suitable for good intermediate groups.
About the arranger
Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia.
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