![]() Nowadays, thanks to the addition of a soaring Gloria from George Ratcliffe Woodward, it has become one of Christmas’ most rousing sings. The words are set to the 16th century French tune Branle De L’Official which was originally a stately dance. Also Kenneth Leighton.Īs one of the most commonly sung Christmas carols, you might be surprised to hear that this Welsh Melody (Nos Galan) was originally sung with original (and rather bawdy) words! The Welsh tune has English lyrics penned in 1862 by a Scot, Thomas Oliphant. Words: Robert Croo (earliest known) Tune: Unknown, English. The minor mode of the original melody still transfixes congregations and choirs alike. ![]() The haunting melody accompanies even more haunting subject matter, taken from the gospel of Matthew, which recounts the ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ when King Herod set out to kill the infant Christ. Many English Christmas carols have their origins in the Medieval Mystery Plays of the 16th century, and the Coventry Carol is no exception. It describes the waiting for Christmas as a journey through darkness towards light. This uplifting Advent carol was a relatively recent addition to the canon of Christmas music, written by Roman Catholic composer Bernadette Farrell in the early 1990s. It experienced a recent surge in popularity after being featured on the soundtrack for ‘Home Alone’ (1990) It was made popular in an arrangement by Mykola Leontovych in 1914 with lyrics by Peter J. The melody of ‘Carol Of The Bells’ is originally based on a Ukranian folk chant called ‘Shchedryck’. It’s now a popular carol at Christmas Concerts in the U.K. Originally for organ, the accompaniment was later scored by the composer for flute, oboe, harp and strings. Words: Unknown Tune: Cradle Song by William J. The words have two different musical settings, both of which are still performed today. This gentle lullaby was originally known as ‘Luther’s Cradle Song’ although it later transpired that it was not the work of the famous German theologian Martin Luther at all, and was in fact wholly American in origin. Words: James Montgomery Tune: Iris, Anon. In the UK his poem is most commonly associated with an anonymous French carol tune, Iris, and his refrain ‘Come and worship Christ the newborn King’ is sometimes replaced with ‘Gloria in excelsis Deo’. Select an image below to view and print Christmas songs written for each instrument.Based on a poem by Ayrshire poet James Montgomery who was well known and highly thought of by his contemporaries Shelley and Byron. New! - Play this song along with piano! God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen piano accompaniment parts are now available to accompany all instruments and singers, in free, printable PDF format. See the transposition page for explanations and charts to help you determine the appropriate key to play in. On that page you can find an instrumental range or key that is preferable for you, or print an arrangement that allows you to play along with other instruments. Visit the God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen lead sheet page which features the carol in seven different keys. If you would like to perform the piece with violin, viola, cello, or bass, visit the string page for God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, which is also is in the key of A. ![]() The God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Band Play-Along page has more versions of this song, so you can play it with all brass and woodwind instruments. ![]() Select the image below for a printable PDF of the melody. This French horn music to God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is in the key of E (concert A). Home - Christmas Band Music - God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen for band - Christmas Music for French horn God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen sheet music for French horn ![]()
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