Bednall Make we merry

for SSAA and organ, and optional brass ensemble and timpani Commissioned by Benenden School, Make We Merry is an eight-movement piece which sets texts from the 15th to 19th centuries to a variety of choral textures with a highly characterful accompaniment. A vast array of sentiments is depicted, from quiet expectance and gentle wonder to boisterous jubilation, and the different movements provide a wonderfully paced journey through these moods. The final movement brings back motifs from the opening and grows to a thrillingly climactic ending to this exciting Christmas concert work.

DAVID BEDNALL MAKE WE

DAVID BEDNALL MAKE WE MERRY SSAA and organ (with optional brass) for online perusal only Contents 1. Make we merry 2 2. The time draws near 6 3. The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap 11 4. All this night shrill chanticleer 14 5. Moonless darkness stands between 20 6. Sweet was the song 24 7. Let others look for pearl and gold 27 8. Make we joy now 31 Duration: 25 minutes An accompaniment for brass ensemble, organ, and percussion is available on hire/rental from the publisher or appropriate agent. For performances with brass, the organ part available on hire/rental should be used, rather than the part in the vocal score. A

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