Four Old English Carols
by Gustav Holst
SSAA - Sheet Music

Unison to SSAA choir (a cappella, or with piano) - Easy

SKU: TC.TC-183

Composed by Gustav Holst. Christmas, Sacred. Choral octavo. With Text language: English and Latin. Published by Treble Clef Music Press (TC.TC-183).

These carols are of modest scale but great effect, written with sensitivity and economy so as not to overwhelm the original texts. The variety of voicings and accompaniments provides fine contrasts within the set. (1) A Babe is Born, SSA, soprano solo with piano; English; duration: 2'00"; range: b-flat - f"; difficulty: easy. (2) Now Let Us Sing, SSA, soprano solo with piano; English; duration: 2'30"; range: b-flat -f"; difficulty: easy. (3) Jesu, Thou the Virgin-born, SSAA, soprano and alto solos, a cappella; English; duration: 2'35"; range: a flat - e flat"; difficulty: easy. (4) The Saviour of the World is Born, unison with piano; English; duration: 1'45"; range: a flat - e flat"; diffculty: easy.