Good Morning
We have 3 new Christmas arrangements for you this week. Two of which are already available on music scores for other instrumental arrangements as detailed below:
- Leontovich: Carol of The Bells / Ukrainian Bell Carol – Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet & Trombone – Click here for other arrangements of Carol of The Bells
An old New Year Carol, based on a Schedryk or chant, and performed using hand bells
- Entre Le Boeuf et 1 Ane Gris / (between the bull & the grey donkey) – 2 part Voice & Piano – (Voice & Piano)
A traditional French carol
- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Voice & Piano
A Polish carol, a Koledy, which may date back to the 13th century. Its rhythm is likened to a polonaise, so loved by Chopin
Frederic Chopin the Polish pianist loved the rhythm likened to polanaise and consequently made this carol very popular.
It was translated into English in 1920
Infant holy,
Infant lowly,
For His bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing,
Little knowing
Christ the Babe is Lord of all.
Swift are winging
Angels singing,
Noels ringing,
Tidings bringing,
Christ the Babe is Lord of all.
Flocks were sleeping,
Shepherds keeping
Vigil till the morning new,;
Saw the glory,
Heard the story,
Tidings of a Gospel true.
Thus rejoicing,
Free from sorrow,
Praises voicing,
Greet the morrow,
Christ the Babe was born for you!
