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I Saw Three Ships (SAB choir and piano)
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Chorus Choir, SAB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1649749

Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. This edition: audio, pdf. Christian, Christmas, Historic. 12 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1216431. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1649749).

This is a lively arrangement based on the traditional carol text. It's an English Christmas carol, which dates back at least to the 17th century. The reference to "three ships" is thought to originate in the those that carried the purported relics of the Biblical magi to Cologne Cathedral in the 12th century, though the text of the carol refers to "Our Savior Christ and his lady."

The joyful main theme is in 7/8 time and divides into 2+2+3. This is easier than it sounds because much of the piece consists of four measures of 7/8 followed by a measure of 4/4. Singers will soon get to "feel" the rhythm and become familiar with this time signature. It’s intended for a fairly experienced SAB (soprano-alto-baritone) choir with keyboard accompaniment. The SAB voicing is ideal for church, high school or college use where tenor voices may not be available. There are no divisi sections. Audiences and singers alike are sure to enjoy this joyful music. The vocal ranges are as follows: Soprano C4-F5; Alto B3-D5; Baritone C3-C4. The keyboard part is fairly straightforward though requires a competent pianist. It would be a splendid addition to your Christmas concert or service. (Duration: 02:50)

If you like this piece, you might also be interested other Colin Kirkpatrick "Nativity Anthems" in the same series: And a Star is Shining in the East; Sing! For a Boy has been Born; See This Little Town; While Shepherds Watched their Flocks. All titles are available in various other choral voicings from the same publisher.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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