Spooky and fun round by Dave Camlin, David Roberts and Hannah Reid.
Category: Festival Songs
Gather In *
Christmas song written by Jilly Jarman.
Snowflakes are falling *
While Shepherds Watched **
New SATB setting by Hannah Reid A fantastic, gospel-tinged four-part arrangement of this beautiful carol, with great piano chords. KEY STAGE 2 to adult
Welcome *
Jilly Jarman, Alison Scott, Gary Newman, Skelton Primary School, Penrith. Medieval inspired carol – easy to remember and satisfying to sing KEY STAGE 2 & 3
Spirit of Christmas **
Jilly Jarman Carol about the kindness of King Wenceslas: single line, folk/shuffle, piano. See “I come to the door” for a shortened version – lyrics by Jen Ellin KEY STAGE 2 & upwards
Sing Out the Dark Light – Dave Camlin *
Song about the coming of the New Year. KEY STAGE 2 & upwards
Silent Night – Hannah Reid **
Lovely new arrangement for two voices of this traditional carol.
Reggae Reindeer – Jilly Jarman & Jen Ellin *
Beaconside Juniors, Penrith, Cumbria Fun song with actions, arrangement for wind and brass. Very easy piano accompaniment (2 chords) KEY STAGE 1 & 2
Promise – Jilly Jarman *
Reggae carol about refugees – we all belong – harmonies, guitar/piano acc. Version arranged for Beaconside school with lyrics by Jen Ellin – see ‘Precious as a New-born baby’ KEY STAGE 1, 2, 3
Precious as a New-born Baby – Jilly Jarman & Jen Ellin **
Calypso carol about everyone being important, whoever they are and wherever they come from. Easy trumpet, flute and violin parts composed by Beaconside School children. KEY STAGE 1, 2, 3, 4
Make Me A Lantern – Jilly Jarman *
Reggae carol- easy and fun for younger children. Written for Kirkoswald Nativity celebration and lantern procession KEY STAGE 1, 2, 3
Joyeux Noel – Jilly Jarman **
Carol with words in French, Spanish and Ibo – about crossing borders. Solo line verses, and chorus and bridge with harmonies. Introduction 3-part wind arrangement. Jazz/indie. School orchestra score available from jillyjarman@mac.com KEY STAGE 2 & UPWARDS
I Saw Three Ships – Rachel Allgood *
Arrangement with motifs of this favourite carol.
Ole Leloila **
Traditional Finnish Reindeer-calling song, introduced by Sue Hollingsworth.Transcribed by Carol Shortis from New Zealand www.carolshortis.com.
