Buy new oxford book of carols from church house bookshop. Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, martin shaw. The original poem on the nativity of christ can be found in the oxford book of english verse. 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. 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. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited. A large collection of traditional english carols, as well as modern carols. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Oxford university press, london, new york, toronto, 1964. The oxford book of carols hathitrust digital library.
The new oxford book of carols was published in 1992 by oup. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The oxford book of flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. 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. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. For more information about christmas carols, see the new oxford book of carols.
Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. The music is specially arranged so that it can be performed by mixed choirs, womens choirs, choirs with few men, childrens choirs, or any other. The most recent impression is dated 26 january 1984 and is still in print. Anthologists hugh keyte and andrew parrott make few references to obc in their introduction and their aim appears the same as dearmers in 1928. It was reengraved and reset in a slightly larger format in 1964, at which time some of the medieval carols were reedited. A fantastic online source of information is the hymns and carols of christmas. Carol williamsnickelson psychologist atlantic counseling. Each carol is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. Listed below are shaws compositions and arrangments. This carol originated in the 17th or 18th century, and occurred frequently in 18th century collections. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols.
Stainer, with appendices of foreign song books, collections of carols, books on bells. Scottish traditional, words from a poem by william dunbar. The oxford book of flexible carols the perfect resource for every choir at christmas. Vaughan williams, martin shaw, the oxford book of carols londennew yorktoronto 1964. 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. Contents of christmas carol collections expository. The jacket describes the book as the most famous, the most complete, and the most widely used of all the carol books. Three musical settings are reprinted in the new oxford book of carols carol 75. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, including traditional favourites and carols written. Oup discontinued this book for a while and i am glad to see its return. The shorter new oxford book of carols oxfams online shop. Praise 1925, the oxford book of carols 1928 and songs of praise. It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain.
Most of the traditional ones are from sources in the seventeenth and eighteenth. Handbook of girls and womens psychological health, new york. The oxford book of carols has been reprinted many times. 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. Unto us a boy is born based on puer nobis nascitur, translated by percy dearmer, the oxford book of carols, 1928 unto us a boy is born based on puer nobis nascitur, translated by hugh keyte and andrew parrott, the new oxford book of carols, 1992 unto us a child is born based on puer nobis nascitur. Vaughan williams loved christmas and had a lifelong passion for carols, which manifested itself through his music but also his role as coeditor of the oxford book of carols.
Weston library rare books named collection descriptions. Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, and martin shaw, eds. 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. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. 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 accessible to people who arent well versed in. The new oxford book of carols oxford university press. The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. The oxford book of carols music edition percy dearmer, r.
Carol williamsnickelsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest. Oxford book of flexible anthems, oxford university press. 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. 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. 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. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet. An extensive collection of 65 anthems suitable for choirs of all sizes and configurations. Complete, fully searchable information about the oxford book of carols. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic c. 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. The oxford book of carols is a book about carols printed by oxford university press in 1956.
Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical backgrou. It was reengraved and reset in a slightly larger format in 1964, at which time some of the medieval. Two settings, both based on the tune collected by rvw. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. The oxford book of flexible carols by choral score sheet. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott. The new oxford book of carols has been in my collection for several years in the hardcover form. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. First published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and.
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. Oup, 19641982 the works of ralph vaughan williams clarendon. Much of what i have summarized in this post comes from these two sources. The oxford book of carols 1964 edition open library. This is the truth sent from above, the truth of god, the god of love, therefore dont turn me from your door, but hearken all both rich and poor. The last word on english carols remains the 1928 oxford book of carols, which has almost all of the classic british songs. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from around the world. The collection contains the continue reading the oxford book of flexible carols. Attempts to replace it have been, flatly, failures. It was reengraved and reset in a larger format in 1964, at which time some of the medieval carols were reedited. 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. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol. First published in 1928 the book has become the cornerstone for choirs and choral societies in the lead up to christmas.
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. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of. The poems of blathmhac, son of cu brettan, together with the irish gospel. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy the oxford book of carols music ed by percy dearmer, r. University of oxford, annual report of the curators of the bodleian library for 197778.
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