100 Carols for Choirs (. . . for Choirs Collections)

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There's a misconception that ‘The First Noel’ is French, because of the spelling of ‘Noël’. But it is actually of Cornish origin, with most hymn sheets opting for the old English Anglo-Saxon spelling, Nowell. Obituary of Christopher Morris, the organist and publisher who launched the book Carols For Choirs.

Rather than celebrating the birth of Christ, the text of this hymn represents Christ’s triumphant return. The words, dreamed up by English writer Isaac Watts, are based on the second half of Psalm 98 in the Bible. In the late ’90s, it was named the most-published Christmas hymn in North America. You can just feel the merriness pouring out of it. Written by Scottish poet James Montgomery and first printed on Christmas Eve 1816, this carol sounds just as beautiful today as it did almost 200 years ago.Oxford University Press extended the series with volumes appropriate for other church seasons, such as Lent/Easter. [9] In July 2011, Oxford University Press published the fifth incarnation of the original series, Carols for Choirs 5, edited by composer Bob Chilcott, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first volume; it is presented in gold covers. [9] Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a choral arrangement of ‘In The Bleak Midwinter’. But which one should you choose? There’s the popular version by Holst, or an arrangement by choral whizz Bob Chilcott – but you’re probably most likely to hear Harold Edward Darke’s setting. The choir of King’s College, Cambridge use it every year at Christmas. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree’ could allude to either the apple tree in the Song of Solomon – often interpreted to mean Christ himself – or to the tree of life, mentioned in Luke’s Gospel. Its author and intended use are unknown, but the song is now performed as a carol by choirs around the world during Christmas season.

Scott, John; Dakers, Lionel, eds. (1998). Ash Wednesday to Easter for Choirs. London: OUP. ISBN 9780193531116.of Service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Orchestral and brass ensemble accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire. Written in 1857 by Peter Cornelius, this carol is designed so three male voices can sing a verse each to correspond with the three kings. The Choir of King ’s College, Cambridge do it magnificently. a b "…for Choirs Collections". Choral Series. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016 . Retrieved 5 October 2016.

Carols for Choirs 1-3 and 100 Carols for Choirs are a special case in this series, in that 100 Carols for Choirs was made up of significant portions of Carols for Choirs 1-3 with additional works. Archer, Malcolm; Cleobury, Stephen, eds. (6 April 2000). Advent for Choirs. Oxford: OUP. ISBN 978-0-19-353025-6. Following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Rector Phillips Brooks wrote the text to this hymn after he was inspired by the view of Bethlehem from the hills of Palestine. Three years later in 1871, his church organist Lewis Redner wrote the melody for the local Sunday school children’s choir. Archer, Malcolm; Scott, John, eds. (2004). Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs: Anthems for the Church's Seasons. Oxford: OUP. ISBN 978-0-19-353026-3. First composed in 1684, ‘Sussex Carol’earned its name when Ralph Vaughan Williams set the text to music in the late 1800s, after he heard it being sung near Sussex.This table has therefore been produced to allow an easy comparison between these 4 four linked volumes. The lyrics for this carol were written by Massachusetts pastor Edmund Sears and refer to ideas of war and peace. The most common musical setting was adapted from an English melody in 1874 by Arthur Sullivan. of the most popular items from Carols for choirs 1 [Fifty Christmas carols], 2 [Fifty carols for Christmas and Advent], and 3 [Fifty carols] in one volume; 26 pieces new to the series, including familiar classics, recent original carols, and traditional favourites in new arrangements"--Cover, p. [4]

On 29 December 2021, it was announced that a new volume, Carols for Choirs 6, would be published in the summer of 2023. A poll was released to suggest the colour of the new book, the most popular colour being purple. [6] The volume was released on 13 July 2023, featuring fifty carols (both originals and arrangements). With celebratory bell-ringing and a cheery chorus of ‘Gloria’s’, it’s near impossible to dislike thiswonderfully festive carol. The tune first appeared as a secular dance tune, in a book on dance written by Jehan Tabourot. John Rutter’s music is always popular at this time of year, and after hearing the soaring melodies of the Candlelight Carol, it’s easy to see why. urn:lcp:100carolsforchoi0000unse:epub:409fe043-077f-4979-ba04-a6e452c69a42 Foldoutcount 0 Grant_report Arcadia #4281 Identifier 100carolsforchoi0000unse Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2sb0nrjcxq Invoice 1605 Isbn 0193532271 Ocr tesseract 5.0.0-1-g862e Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 0.5619 Ocr_module_version 0.0.15 Ocr_parameters -l eng+lat+fra+deu Old_pallet IA-WL-2000061 Openlibrary_editionSung at both Advent and Christmas, this hymn originates from Latin but was translated to English in 1861. The music for the hymn was composed in such a way that both the English and Latin words can be used interchangeably. a b c Bannister, Matthew (21 December 2014). "Christopher Morris Obituary". Last Word. 25 minutes in. BBC. BBC Radio 4 . Retrieved 4 October 2016.