About this music:
International Carol Suites weaves together familiar and lesser-known carols in a thrilling and multicultural celebration of the season. Sing one medley for a tenminute burst of Christmas joy, or perform several for an extended presentation of carols from around the world. English text is included throughout the work, with foreign language text also included where appropriate. A dazzling orchestration is available, as is an accompaniment CD that can be used for rehearsal.
Carols of Europe
I. Carols of Western Europe
Good Christian Men, Rejoice • He Is Born, the Holy Child • The Son of Mary • Still, Still, Still • Gesu Bambino • Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light • Angels We Have Heard on High
II. Carols of Eastern Europe
Ukrainian Bell Carol • O, Come Rejoicing • Infant Holy, Infant Lowly • Rocking Carol • Come, Hear the Marvelous News • Carol of the Russian Children
II. Carols of the British Isles
What Child Is This? • God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen • Deck the Hall • The Wexford Carol • Baloo, Lammy • The Snow Lay on the Ground • Joy to the World
Carols of the Americas
IV. Carols of Central and South America
The Journey • Going to Bethlehem • The Babe • At the Hour of Midnight • Song of the Wise Men
V. Carols of North America
The Huron Carol • Brightest and Best • Behold That Star • Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow • Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Orchestrations are written for:
2 Fl (Picc), Ob, Cl, Bsn, 2 Hn, Tpt, Timp, 2 Perc, Harp, Pno, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass, opt. Organ