"Carols for Choirs 6" by The Oxford Choir is a captivating addition to the celebrated choral music series, offering a rich tapestry of 50 Christmas carols that cater to every festive occasion. Released on June 1, 2023, under Oxford University Press Music, this album spans a diverse range of styles and compositions, featuring both newly commissioned original pieces and fresh arrangements of beloved melodies. The collection showcases the talents of some of today's most exciting choral composers, providing a dynamic and inspiring repertoire for SATB choirs, both accompanied and unaccompanied.
With a duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, the album presents a comprehensive selection of carols that are perfect for choirs of all levels, from amateur ensembles to professional groups. The tracklist includes timeless classics such as "In the Bleak Mid-Winter," "The First Nowell," and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," alongside contemporary compositions like "A Present for the Future" and "The Unexpected Early Hour." This blend of traditional and modern pieces ensures that there is something for everyone, making it an essential resource for festive performances.
The album is available in sheet music format, complete with an ISBN for easy reference, and is part of the esteemed "Carols for Choirs" series, which has been a staple in the choral world for decades. Whether you are looking to expand your choir's repertoire or simply enjoy the beauty of choral music, "Carols for Choirs 6" offers a treasure trove of musical delights that will enchant and inspire.
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Tracks
I saw three ships - SATBStuart Nicholson, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
All the stars looked down - SATBJohn Rutter, The Oxford Choir
Coventry Carol - SATBB. E. Boykin, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
Road to Refuge - SATBErrollyn Wallen, The Oxford Choir
A Present for the Future - SATBJoanna Forbes L'Estrange, The Oxford Choir
O be joyful - SATBToby Young, The Oxford Choir
The Rose - SATBJoel Thompson, The Oxford Choir
Gloucestershire Wassail - SATBVicente Chavarria, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
Il est né le divin enfant - SATBBen Parry, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
A babe is born - SATBOwain Park, The Oxford Choir
Before the Song was Done - SATBSarah Quartel, The Oxford Choir
What child is this - SATBBecky McGlade, The Oxford Choir
In the bleak mid-winter - SATBDavid Hill, The Oxford Choir
There is no rose - SATBLucy Walker, The Oxford Choir
A child of hope - SATBRyan Murphy, The Oxford Choir
It came upon the midnight clear - SATBValerie Capers, Traditional, The Oxford Choir
The Children's Eye - SATBCaroline Shaw, The Oxford Choir
Our Gold - SATBJames Whitbourn, The Oxford Choir
Ave maris stella - SATBKristina Arakelyan
The Oxen - SATBJessica French, The Oxford Choir
The Saviour's Birth - SATBTraditional, Marques L.A. Garrett, Marques L. A. Garrett, The Oxford Choir
Christmas Eve - SATBKim Porter, The Oxford Choir
The first Nowell - SATBBob Chilcott, The Oxford Choir
There shall be Christmas - SATBReginal Wright, The Oxford Choir
In dulci jubilo - SATBCecilia McDowall, The Oxford Choir
On this Silent Night - SATBSarah Quartel, The Oxford Choir, Bob Chilcott
The Unexpected Early Hour (from 'A Winter Breviary') - SATBReena Esmail, Rebecca Gayle Howell, The Gesualdo Six
There is no rose - SATBBen Parry, The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge
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