Benedict Sheehan A Christmas Carol
for narrator, SATB soloists, and SATB choir unaccompanied, with optional bones In this compelling work for narrator, soloists, and choir, Sheehan presents an engaging musical dramatization of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Dickens's text has been artfully abridged by Matthew Guard to facilitate concert performance, and the narration is seamlessly woven into Sheehan's richly diverse score. Suited to performance in a variety of settings, this work sees imaginative arrangements of traditional carols and vibrant and accessible original music combine to bring a familiar festive tale to life.
for narrator, SATB soloists, and SATB choir unaccompanied, with optional bones
In this compelling work for narrator, soloists, and choir, Sheehan presents an engaging musical dramatization of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Dickens's text has been artfully abridged by Matthew Guard to facilitate concert performance, and the narration is seamlessly woven into Sheehan's richly diverse score. Suited to performance in a variety of settings, this work sees imaginative arrangements of traditional carols and vibrant and accessible original music combine to bring a familiar festive tale to life.
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When the clock struck eleven, Mr and Mrs Fezziwig took their stations, one on either side of the door, shaking hands with every person, wishing them<br />
each a Merry <strong>Christmas</strong>. “A small matter,” said the Ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude.” “Small!” (said Scrooge) “Why! Is it not? He<br />
has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. Is that so much that he deserves praise?” “It isn’t that, Spirit” said Scrooge,<br />
speaking unconsciously like his former self. “He has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a<br />
toil. The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.” He felt the Spirit’s glance, and stopped.
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