Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, and martin shaw, eds. The new oxford book of carols, however, is a radical reappraisal of the carol repertory. It comprises 201 carols, supplemented with extensive notes on their historical background and performance. 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. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol silent night. Please call customer service at 8005422442 8am 6pm est, monday to friday. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols. Version 2 all under the leaves, the leaves of life compare.
The oxford book of carols 1964 edition open library. Oxford university press, london, new york, toronto, 1964. On these two discs christmas music read more lovers will find 50 selections taken from recordings made by the famed choir of kings college, cambridge between the years 1964 1979. 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. 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. A large collection of traditional english carols, as well as modern carols. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a must for all choirs at christmas.
John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet music. The oxford book of carols music edition percy dearmer, r. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. It was reengraved and reset in a slightly larger format in 1964, at which time some of the medieval carols were reedited. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott.
The new oxford book of carols oxford university press. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from around the world. On these two discs christmas music read more lovers will find 50 selections taken from recordings made by the famed choir of kings college, cambridge between the years 19641979. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. 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. So good to have these at christmas, when my family gets together and sings, and. Listed below are shaws compositions and arrangments. Vaughan williams, martin shaw, the oxford book of carols londennew yorktoronto 1964. 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. The oxford book of carols is a book about carols printed by oxford university press in 1956. Buy the oxford book of carols music ed by percy dearmer, r. It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain. Three musical settings are reprinted in the new oxford book of carols carol 75. For more information about christmas carols, see the new oxford book of carols.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Mostly satb choir, accompanied and a cappella sheet music book by. 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. Nov 05, 1992 the new oxford book of carols presents an authoritative anthology. The oxford book series can always be counted on to be of the highest quality, carefully put together and well researched.
This carol originated in the 17th or 18th century, and occurred frequently in 18th century collections. The jacket describes the book as the most famous, the most complete, and the most widely used of all the carol books. Orchestral and brass ensemble accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire. Dec 02, 2012 christmas carol singing in oxford, uk. It was reengraved and reset in a slightly larger format in 1964, at which time some of the medieval. 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. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. The new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew parrott. A boy was born a christmas carol a great and mighty wonder a merry christmas a virgin most pure adeste fideles and there were shepherds angels, from the realms of glory as with gladness men of old away in a manger 2 versions blessed be that maid mary the blessed son of god the boars head carol. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol. Find 1964 mercury cars and vehicles for sale on oodle classifieds.
First published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. 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. Much of what i have summarized in this post comes from these two sources. The collection contains the continue reading the oxford book of flexible carols. Buy new oxford book of carols from church house bookshop. Buy the oxford book of carols vocal score by dearmer, percy, vaughan williams, r. 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. Two settings, both based on the tune collected by rvw. 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 accessible to people who arent well versed in. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet. The volume contains both accompanied and unaccompanied items, and the order of service for a festival of nine lessons and carols. Vaughan williams loved christmas and had a lifelong passion for carols, which manifested itself through his music but also his role as coeditor of the oxford book of carols. A fantastic online source of information is the hymns and carols of christmas.
Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical backgrou. Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, martin shaw. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 12, 2011 the oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. They are representative of the repertoire performed at the choirs legendary festival of nine lessons and carols services, including many of the green and orange. The new oxford book of carols clifford bartlett hugh keyte andrew parrott.
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 flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. 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. A complete liturgical index is provided and all seasons of the church year are represented except christmas. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic c.
The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and. The oxford book of flexible carols by choral score sheet. 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 oxford book of carols has been reprinted many times. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of carols. Shop and buy the new oxford book of carols sheet music. First published in 1928 the book has become the cornerstone for choirs and choral societies in the lead up to christmas. The new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, paperback. The oxford book of christmas organ music by robert gower editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most of the traditional ones are from sources in the seventeenth and eighteenth. The oxford book of carols, first published in 1928, was a pioneering work and remains the most famous and most widely used of all carol books.
Contents of christmas carol collections expository. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain. K12 schools, college bookstores, and other educational institutions with an oxford account will receive an educational discount when placing their order through our customer service department. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. Complete, fully searchable information about the oxford book of carols.
With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. Oxford book of flexible anthems, oxford university press. New oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, andrew parrott.
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