Traditional Carol Book

Both a dedicated carol singer and an authority on the history of English music Nicholas Temperley here offers a unique book of 37 carols dating from the fifteenth century to the present.For over fifty years he has sung edited and composed carols each Christmas and in Christmas is Coming the fruit of his enthusiasm is combined with his wealth of knowledge to produce an outstanding and original new collection. As John Rutter observes in his Foreword the book does not pointlessly duplicate what can be found in many other carol books but has a personality and purpose of its own.Twenty-two fresh and practical arrangements include carols from Austria France Germany Mexico Poland and the USA alongside music both rare and familiar from the rich heritage of the English carol tradition. As well as eight of his personal favourites from J. S. Bach to Charles Ives the author includes seven new compositions of his own settings of medieval and traditional texts that reveal his skill as a choral composer whose command of style ranges from the humorous to the profound.In addition to sample programmes and translations there are invaluable notes on the performance and history of individual items plus an historical summary of the genre as a whole: everything in fact to make Christmas is Coming an indispensable companion for singers who wish to enrich the seasonal repertoire for concerts churches and traditional Yuletide carolling.

Par MYCHAL GENDRON. This volume contains some of the most popular traditional carols, arranged for flute and guitar. Most of these duet arrangements allow as much dialogue and interplay between the two instruments as possible, while maintaining each carol's character and spirit. While the flute often carries the melody, the guitar has frequent solo passages of its own to help break the 'melody with chords' monotony found in many arrangements of this kind. Modulations, imitative counterpoint and quotations from works by well-known composers will, hopefully, make these little pieces enjoyable for performers as well as listeners. For intermediate level flutists and guitarists. Standard notation only. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Christmas - Chamber / Recueil / Guitare et Flûte Traversière

A pack of 10 copies of the superb Carol collection 100 Carols for Choirs as edited and arranged by David Willcocks and John Rutter.The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. 100 Choirs for Carols includes: 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume 26 pieces new to the series including familiar 'classics' recentcarols and traditional favourites in new arrangements Carols and hymns for Advent Christmas Epiphany and Easter A wide range of styles to suit sacred and secular uses A balanced selection of accompanied and unaccompanied tunes The order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

The Oxford Book Of Christmas Carols has to be one of the most famous and complete of all carol collections. This book contains 197 carols. The majority are for the Christmas season but some are intended for Passiontide Easter or for other seasons of the year. All but 30 have traditional carol tunes mostly with traditional texts.

This outstanding collection of 90 carols offers a balanced mixture of accompanied and unaccompanied items which will appeal immediately to conductors, singers and audiences alike. Mostly for mixed voices, it includes 16 carols and a further 39 arrangements published here for the first time. From Gabrielli to Judith Weir, medieval melodies to spirituals, the range of styles covers a wide spectrum of tastes. Conductors will welcome the availability of optional orchestral material available on hire for 24 of the carols, to allow for performances without organ. This major issue of carols is edited by William Llewellyn, a well established figure in the world of choral music. / Chant Et Piano

The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original contemporary twist designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. They contain forty pieces expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry capturing a variety of moods and styles through time – from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols to spirituals and music from around the world.There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today’s most highly respected choral composers including Howard Goodall Lin Marsh Peter Gritton Errollyn Wallen and Mike Brewer. Presented in two separate volumes this isthe second anthology with all carols arranged for SATB choir with Piano Accompaniment. Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. 100 Choirs for Carols includes: 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume 26 pieces new to the series including familiar 'classics' recent carols and traditional favourites in new arrangements Carols and hymns for Advent Christmas Epiphany and Easter A wide range of styles to suit sacred and secularuses A balanced selection of accompanied and unaccompanied tunes The order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 100 Carols For Choirs is a superb collection of Carols as edited by David Willcocks and John Rutter.

This collection of English Christmas carols arranged by Star Edwards is a warming welcome to the season of festive cheer. Basked in tradition each and every carol will fill your seasonal celebrations with merrimentand joy.These timeless classics are a delight to play providing hours of entertainment year after year. The carols in 'English Carols for Celtic Harp' are arranged for the Folk Harp which beginners andadvanced beginners can play to usher in the gifts of this magical season.All of the carols in this book are provided with Guitar chords fingering and brackets suitable for nylon and wire strung folk harps arranged usingstandard bass patterns. Six songs contain lever changes which also provide a simple visual aid for smooth transitions. The carols are in the keys of F C G and D. Included with this book is a bonus song arranged for two harps perfect for beginners.