Composer/arranger Jon Raybould has taken a selection of traditional carols and set the words to completely new music. These delightful, tuneful arrangements will be a godsend for teachers looking for new easy choral material for the annual Christmas concert. Also, an excellent idea for seasonal classroom singing sessions.
Volume 1 consists of 3 carols:
• GOOD KING WENCESLAS
• O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
• SEE, AMID THE WINTER’S SNOw
Each carol includes PHOTOCOPIABLE sheets, arranged for:
Unison choir/piano - for unison choirs, or why not feature a pop-style vocal soloist in your concert instead of a choir?
S, A, piano - for 2-part choirs, vocal duet, or classroom 2-part singing.
S, A, MALES, piano - for mixed choirs where there is a shortage of male singers (ie most choirs!)
S, A, T, B, piano - for those lucky enough to run full choirs.
The COOL CAROLS CD (volume 1) can be used effectively for rehearsal and performance. Teach your choir their parts by playing the rehearsal tracks to them (the sections within the tracks can be located instantly). Use the piano backing track for rehearsals when a pianist is unavailable, and use the full backing track (if you wish) in your concert. It’s a godsend!