It comprises 201 carols, supplemented with extensive notes on their historical background and performance. Width its breadth of material, notes on sources, extended introduction and indexes, it is indispensable both as a choral colleciton and as a standard reference book. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version 3. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical backgrou. Many of the carols are accompanied by short, informative notes about their origin and meaning. Buy new oxford book of carols from church house bookshop. Oxford university press, music department, oxford and new york, 1994. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection. A firm favorite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. Carols for choirs 5 continues the tradition of its predecessors by providing a complete resource for choirs from advent through to epiphany. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet music. The new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, paperback.
The oxford book of carols, published in 1928, is still one of oxfords bestloved books among scholars, church choristers, and the vast number of people who enjoy singing carols. First published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. Nov 05, 1992 the new oxford book of carols presents an authoritative anthology. Mostly satb choir, accompanied and a cappella sheet music book by.
A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. A large collection of traditional english carols, as well as modern carols. The oxford book of carols, published in 1928, is still one of oxford s bestloved books among scholars, church choristers, and the vast number of people who enjoy singing carols. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols. Oxford university press, london, new york, toronto, 1964. First published in 1928 the book has become the cornerstone for choirs and choral societies in the lead up to christmas. March 26, 1973 pursuant to a recess order on march 14, 1973 at 7. Published in 1928, the oxford book of carols quickly became a classic with its combination of original tunes and texts, as well as more modern compositions. Dec 02, 2012 christmas carol singing in oxford, uk. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Indexed from the 1998 paperback printing of the 1994 corrected edition.
Three musical settings are reprinted in the new oxford book of carols carol 75. The historical notes on individual carols have been reduced to their essentials, and the present introduction includes resumes of three of the parent texts appendices. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university. The new oxford book of carols clifford bartlett hugh keyte andrew parrott. Most of the traditional ones are from sources in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The oxford book of carols hathitrust digital library.
Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. Delivery charges delivery time payment methods customer service data security cancellation policy terms and conditions our team about stretta company information. The oxford book of carols is a book about carols printed by oxford university press in 1956. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain the collection was published as a successor to the oxford book of carols, originally published. It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain. The collection contains the continue reading the oxford book of flexible carols. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar material in. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar.
An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate sourcebook for carol lovers and scholars. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. The oxford book of flexible carols the perfect resource for every choir at christmas. The new oxford book of carols, however, is a radical reappraisal of the carol repertory. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar material in straightforward settings. In addition to oups always superb musical typography, there are comprehensive and wellresearched footnotes and the extensive introduction includes a fascinating potted overview. I love reading the book and listening to the songs with my children every year, as i used to have them read to me by my parents. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol silent night. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and performance. John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate source book for carol lovers and scholars.
For those interested in christmas carols especially those carols outside the standard, late 20th century, popular, american canon, the new oxford book of carols is an excellent resource. This volume is not intended to replace this classic but to supplement it. It contains a handy table of for those interested in christmas carols especially those carols outside the standard, late 20th century, popular, american canon, the new oxford book of carols is an excellent resource. Shop and buy the new oxford book of carols sheet music. The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta.
The jacket describes the book as the most famous, the most complete, and the most widely used of all the carol books. Carols are songs with a religious impulse that are. It contains 197 carols, most of which are for the christmas season, but some are for passiontide or easter, or for other seasons of the year. The herald angels sing page 5 3 silent night page 6 4 o come, all ye faithful page 7 5 o little town of bethlehem page 8 6 while shepherds watched their flocks page 9. The oxford book series can always be counted on to be of the highest quality, carefully put together and well researched. The herald angels sing page 5 3 silent night page 6 4 o come, all ye faithful page 7 5 o little town of bethlehem page 8 6 while shepherds watched their flocks page 9 7 good king wenceslas page 10 8 once in royal davids city page 11 9 we three kings of orient are page 12 10 in the bleak midwinter page 11 god rest ye merry, gentlemen. The songs really bring the true spirit of christmas into my holidays. Reflecting significant developments in musicology over the past sixty years, it embodies a.
I have loved the forgotten carols for years, and i think the stories of those overlooked characters in the nativity are so powerful. When a gunman breaks into south oxford nursery school and takes a group of hostages, teacher louise kennedy fears the worst. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english first published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. The shorter new oxford book of carols oxfams online shop. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain the collection was published as a successor to the oxford book of carols, originally published in 1928. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from around the world. Width its breadth of material, notes on sources, extended introduction and indexes, it is indispensable both as a choral collection and as a standard reference book first published 1928. The new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew parrott. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. Having marked the centenary of the first publication of vaughan williams other hymnbook association, the english hymnal, in 2008, this evening david owen norris is our guide through the enduring book of carols for all ages. An extensive general introduction gives an overview of the history of the carol, and there are a number of appendices dealing with specific areas of the repertory.
I have the shorter version of this book released by oxford, and plan to get the newer version of the original, longer book of carols, as well. The oxford book of flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. The major new resource this christmas is the longawaited paperback edition of the new oxford book of carols. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition to all the carols, both familiar and unfamiliar, there is a ton of information about the history of and the performance of carols. The oxford book of flexible carols by choral score sheet. Many of shaws christmas carols and arrangements are still available separately, see christmas but far better value is the classic obc itself, which still in print. The oxford book of flexible carols, edited alan bullard voices in 2, 3 and 4 parts and pianoorgan in the same format as the oxford book of flexible anthems this wide ranging anthology presents 56 carols new and old, all in new arrangements, suitable for choirs of any size or shape. The new oxford book of carols has been in my collection for several years in the hardcover form. Synopsis this delightfully seasonal selection includes the words and music of 60 popular carols, attractively presented with 32 colour illustrations.
It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain. The oxford book of carols, first published in 1928, was a pioneering work and remains the most famous and most widely used of all carol books. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a must for all choirs at christmas. The shorter new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew. The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta sheet. Oup discontinued this book for a while and i am glad to see its return. The book still has its clipped dustjacket which is in good condition with only slight signs of shelfwear. The new oxford book of carols oxford university press. The oxford book of carols 1964 edition open library. The music is arranged with very easy keyboard parts, with chord symbols for guitar and electric keyboards. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carols is a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. And although this book is a product of the music department at oxford university and contains a fair amount of musical arrangements and notations, it is still.
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