Singing and Playing at Christmas Vol. 2

Description

European Christmas Carols with suggestions for festive settings. This collection meets the demand for dance pieces in class teaching which are not too ambitious but which are of good quality. The collection is aimed at junior and secondary school pupils but the pieces may also be used at more advanced levels and outside the school. Simple dances suited to the music may be created and performed by children and teachers.

Contents

1. Preface by the Authors
2. Translator’s Notes
3. Abbreviations for Instruments
4. Songs:
5. The Three Holy Kings
6. From Heaven High, O Angels Come
7. A, A, A, The Baby in the Hay
8. There Comes a Ship All Laden
9. When Christ the Lord Was Born
10. The Years Have Quickly Passed Away
11. Jubilate Domino (Canon)
12. Sleep, O Sleep, My Lovely Babe (Cradlesong)
13. At the Gate of Heaven
14. Cradle Song
15. The Three Holy Kings
16. Lying Between the Oxen Mild
17. Christmas Dance
18. Dona Nobis Pacem
19. Suggestions for Festive Settings:
20. Bethlehem
21. The Three Holy Kings
22. References
23. Notes