Looking for a great new work for your Christmas programmes this year ? This is it. !
A short mp3 audio extract and a sample part is provided here to give you a sample of this work.
Includes
Sussex Carol
In the Bleak Mid-Winter
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Once in Royal David’s City
I Saw Three Ships
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Christmas as celebrated in England is a relatively new tradition dating from the time of Queen Victoria. Her husband Prince Albert was from Germany and he brought many German Christmas traditions with him, including the Christmas tree and Christmas cards, and even carols such as Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Philip Sparke has however used a varied selection of English melodies to arrange into his ‘Festival of Carols".
Looking for a great new work for your Christmas programmes this year ? This is it. !
Includes
Sussex Carol
In the Bleak Mid-Winter
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Once in Royal David’s City
I Saw Three Ships
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Christmas as celebrated in England is a relatively new tradition dating from the time of Queen Victoria. Her husband Prince Albert was from Germany and he brought many German Christmas traditions with him, including the Christmas tree and Christmas cards, and even carols such as Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. Philip Sparke has however used a varied selection of English melodies to arrange into his ‘Festival of Carols".
An original medley of Christmas carols based around an angelic theme, commissioned by the Halifax Choral Society and the Black Dyke Band. Featured carols include Gabriel's Message, Carol of the Bells and It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, masterfully compiled by Dan Price. Scored for band. Choir parts available on request.
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The title of this clever arrangement reveals the Christmas song it is based on. The melody can be traced back to a French folksong from the 18th century which is now known around the world. In France it is called Les anges dans nos campagnes in Germany it is most widely known as Engel auf den Feldern singen and in England it was originally called Angels From the Realms of Glory but it often known as Angels We Have Heard on High. Everyone will rejoice upon hearing the ‘Gloria in excelsis Deo’ refrain!
If you enjoyed listening to this extract, you can buy the full performance CD on this site. The CD is "CHRISTMAS DAY" with the Black Dyke Band conducted by Dr. Nicholas Childs.
The ionic words of Robert Burns were set to the tune of a traditional folk song and ever since, its popularity in English speaking countries has grown continuously. Traditionally sung to welcome in the New Year, this arrangement by Max Stannard suits all festive occasions and can be used as a moving encore to your Christmas concert programme this year.
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