Chorus

New repertoire for Advent and Christmas
Carols in three parts
These two carols are arranged for
SABar voices. See page 12 for more in
our new series of Three-part Repertoire.
Alan Bullard
Star of Wonder
SABar and piano or organ
3 mins, Very Easy–Easy
Here, we follow the
three Kings on their
journey to the birth
of Jesus. The music is
characterised by its
alternation of major
and minor modes.
978-0-19-354009-5 | Publishing September 2020
Michael Higgins
Still, still, still
Higgins’s arrangement
of the popular
German carol is given
a modern twist with
fresh harmonies,
but still captures
the gentleness and
tranquility found
in more traditional
settings. Supported
by sustained
‘oo’s and ‘ah’s throughout, the well-known
melody is underpinned by a delicate piano
accompaniment.
SABar and piano
3 mins, Very Easy–Easy
978-0-19-354008-8 | Publishing August 2020
David Blackwell
A Carol for our Times
This thought-provoking carol takes up the
topical theme of the plight of refugees, drawing
parallels with the stories and reception of
Christ’s birth. The text, by the composer,
alludes to familiar lines from the Coventry
Carol, rooting the piece in tradition while
encouraging us to consider our present.Verses
feature contrasting textures and changing
metres, while a soft, reflective refrain stands
steadfastly in triple metre. Also available in a
version for unaccompanied mixed voices, with
soprano solo.
SA (with S. solo) and piano
4 mins, Easy
SA version: 978-0-19-353552-7
Published April 2020
SATB version: 978-0-19-353034-8
Published July 2019
Malcolm Archer
A Carol of Mary
Setting his own text, Archer’s new carol is
specifically dedicated to Mary. Ave Marias
are interspersed with flowing melodies that
rock gently in 3/4 time, while the central
section offers brief introspection in the
tonic minor. The voices finish with a jazzy
chord progression, leaving behind a warm,
Christmassy feeling.
SATB (with divisions) and organ
4½ mins, Easy
978-0-19-353550-3 | Published April 2020
David Blackwell
His Praises We’ll Sing!
This is a high energy setting of a well-known
text. The bluesy melodies, jazzy harmonies, and
swung rhythms give the piece a gospel feel and
fill you with the infectious urge to boogie along
to the music. Powerful voices and enthusiasm
required!
SATB (with divisions) or SSA and piano
3 1 /2 mins, Easy–Moderately Difficult
SATB version: 978-0-19-353271-7
SSA version: 978-0-19-353553-4
Both published April 2020
Optional bass and drum kit part is available
to download from the OUP website.
Bob Chilcott
Cradle Song
William Blake’s poem, ‘A Cradle Song’, is
brought to life in this elegant setting. The
gentle, recurring melody is passed from
sopranos to altos, supported by ‘oo’s and ‘ah’s
in the lower voices. In the last section, the
congregation (or semi-chorus) joins in with
‘Away in a manger’, which is skilfully woven
into the vocal texture as a countermelody.
SATB unaccompanied with optional
congregation
4 mins, Easy
978-0-19-353344-8 | Published April 2020
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