Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical backgrou. The shorter new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew. I love reading the book and listening to the songs with my children every year, as i used to have them read to me by my parents. Oxford university press, music department, oxford and new york, 1994.
The shorter new oxford book of carols oxfams online shop. In addition to all the carols, both familiar and unfamiliar, there is a ton of information about the history of and the performance of carols. Reflecting significant developments in musicology over the past sixty years, it embodies a. Dec 02, 2012 christmas carol singing in oxford, uk. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar material in straightforward settings. First published in 1928 the book has become the cornerstone for choirs and choral societies in the lead up to christmas. Oup discontinued this book for a while and i am glad to see its return.
The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from around the world. Nov 05, 1992 the new oxford book of carols presents an authoritative anthology. The music is arranged with very easy keyboard parts, with chord symbols for guitar and electric keyboards. Buy new oxford book of carols from church house bookshop.
Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol silent night. The oxford book of carols hathitrust digital library. Delivery charges delivery time payment methods customer service data security cancellation policy terms and conditions our team about stretta company information. The herald angels sing page 5 3 silent night page 6 4 o come, all ye faithful page 7 5 o little town of bethlehem page 8 6 while shepherds watched their flocks page 9. Oxford university press, london, new york, toronto, 1964. The oxford book of carols, published in 1928, is still one of oxford s bestloved books among scholars, church choristers, and the vast number of people who enjoy singing carols. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain. The collection contains the continue reading the oxford book of flexible carols. For those interested in christmas carols especially those carols outside the standard, late 20th century, popular, american canon, the new oxford book of carols is an excellent resource. An extensive general introduction gives an overview of the history of the carol, and there are a number of appendices dealing with specific areas of the repertory. Three musical settings are reprinted in the new oxford book of carols carol 75. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of.
The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Width its breadth of material, notes on sources, extended introduction and indexes, it is indispensable both as a choral collection and as a standard reference book first published 1928. It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version 3. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet music. Most of the traditional ones are from sources in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Mostly satb choir, accompanied and a cappella sheet music book by. Carols for choirs 5 continues the tradition of its predecessors by providing a complete resource for choirs from advent through to epiphany. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection. The jacket describes the book as the most famous, the most complete, and the most widely used of all the carol books. March 26, 1973 pursuant to a recess order on march 14, 1973 at 7. This volume is not intended to replace this classic but to supplement it.
Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar material in. The oxford book of flexible carols by choral score sheet. The herald angels sing page 5 3 silent night page 6 4 o come, all ye faithful page 7 5 o little town of bethlehem page 8 6 while shepherds watched their flocks page 9 7 good king wenceslas page 10 8 once in royal davids city page 11 9 we three kings of orient are page 12 10 in the bleak midwinter page 11 god rest ye merry, gentlemen. A firm favorite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. The oxford book of flexible carols the perfect resource for every choir at christmas. Many of the carols are accompanied by short, informative notes about their origin and meaning. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university.
The new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew parrott. The oxford book of carols is a book about carols printed by oxford university press in 1956. The oxford book series can always be counted on to be of the highest quality, carefully put together and well researched. It contains 197 carols, most of which are for the christmas season, but some are for passiontide or easter, or for other seasons of the year. Shop and buy the new oxford book of carols sheet music. The new oxford book of carols, however, is a radical reappraisal of the carol repertory.
Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. A large collection of traditional english carols, as well as modern carols. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain the collection was published as a successor to the oxford book of carols, originally published. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. It comprises 201 carols, supplemented with extensive notes on their historical background and performance. Published in 1928, the oxford book of carols quickly became a classic with its combination of original tunes and texts, as well as more modern compositions. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and performance. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate source book for carol lovers and scholars. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a must for all choirs at christmas. The oxford book of flexible carols, edited alan bullard voices in 2, 3 and 4 parts and pianoorgan in the same format as the oxford book of flexible anthems this wide ranging anthology presents 56 carols new and old, all in new arrangements, suitable for choirs of any size or shape. The new oxford book of carols oxford university press.
Many of shaws christmas carols and arrangements are still available separately, see christmas but far better value is the classic obc itself, which still in print. First published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. New oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, andrew parrott. The new oxford book of carols has been in my collection for several years in the hardcover form. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta sheet. It contains a handy table of for those interested in christmas carols especially those carols outside the standard, late 20th century, popular, american canon, the new oxford book of carols is an excellent resource. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott.
The book still has its clipped dustjacket which is in good condition with only slight signs of shelfwear. The historical notes on individual carols have been reduced to their essentials, and the present introduction includes resumes of three of the parent texts appendices. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain the collection was published as a successor to the oxford book of carols, originally published in 1928. The new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, paperback.
The songs really bring the true spirit of christmas into my holidays. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version. Indexed from the 1998 paperback printing of the 1994 corrected edition. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english first published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate sourcebook for carol lovers and scholars. John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. The major new resource this christmas is the longawaited paperback edition of the new oxford book of carols. When a gunman breaks into south oxford nursery school and takes a group of hostages, teacher louise kennedy fears the worst. Complete, fully searchable information about the oxford book of carols. Width its breadth of material, notes on sources, extended introduction and indexes, it is indispensable both as a choral colleciton and as a standard reference book.
Synopsis this delightfully seasonal selection includes the words and music of 60 popular carols, attractively presented with 32 colour illustrations. I have loved the forgotten carols for years, and i think the stories of those overlooked characters in the nativity are so powerful. In addition to oups always superb musical typography, there are comprehensive and wellresearched footnotes and the extensive introduction includes a fascinating potted overview. Having marked the centenary of the first publication of vaughan williams other hymnbook association, the english hymnal, in 2008, this evening david owen norris is our guide through the enduring book of carols for all ages. The oxford book of flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. The new oxford book of carols clifford bartlett hugh keyte andrew parrott. The oxford book of carols 1964 edition open library. I have the shorter version of this book released by oxford, and plan to get the newer version of the original, longer book of carols, as well. And although this book is a product of the music department at oxford university and contains a fair amount of musical arrangements and notations, it is still. Carols are songs with a religious impulse that are. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carols is a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings.
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