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 score in C
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 score with instruments | actions
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.