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
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Jilly Jarman, Alison Scott, Gary Newman, Skelton Primary School, Penrith. Medieval inspired carol – easy to remember and satisfying to sing KEY STAGE 2 & 3 score This piece has been arranged by Mary Keith for her adult SSTB choir and performed at Shrewsbury Market […]
Toca Las Campanas
(Ring the Bells) Carol with Spanish words by Pilar Marchori written by Jilly Jarman for North Lakes School, Penrith score | mp3
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.
Intonent Hodie – Jilly Jarman
New tune to this 13th century Latin Carol. All words in English apart from a drone lineSung here by North Lakes School Choir at Penrith Joint Carol Concert conducted by Martyn Soulsby
I Heard a Bird Sing in the Dark of December – Dave Camlin
A Waltz: a round sung a capella. KEY STAGE 2 & upwards mp3
Toca Las Campanas (Ring the Bells )
Jilly Jarman Carol with Spanish words by Pilar Marchori written by for North Lakes School, Penrith Score | Audio
Christmas Joy
Jen Ellin with BYM Sing For Fun group, Kendal A lively Christmas carol. Audio | lyrics
Christmas Lights
Skelton Primary School with Headteacher, Gary Newman Lovely new carol for 2009 sung here with guitar accompaniment. Catchy melody and great words. Audio | Lyrics | Score
Ala Nanita Nana – shared by Charles Consaul from Canada
‘This is a traditional Spanish Lullaby that is typically sung as a Christmas Carol. My students taught it to me, and I did the best I could to do justice to it. If you can suggest any improvements, I would be happy to consider them. […]
Olele Loila *
Traditional Finnish Reindeer-calling song, introduced by Sue Hollingsworth.Transcribed by Carol Shortis from New Zealand www.carolshortis.com.