Christmas Choral music

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=140 BGCOLOR="#9966CC" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04100a20ezthtv.png"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alan Bullard composer"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>     |     </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#330066" FACE="Arial" ><B>Alan Bullard - composer</B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alan Bullard composer"><U>Alan Bullard - composer</U></A>   |   <B>Christmas Choral music</B>   |   <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Colne Edition Publications"><U>Colne Edition Publications</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Biography"><U>Biography</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recent Publications"><U>Recent Publications</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recent and forthcoming performances"><U>Recent and forthcoming performances</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Composers Choice"><U>Composer's Choice</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News"><U>News</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Catalogue of Compositions"><U>Catalogue of Compositions</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Price List Instrumental and solo voice"><U>Price List - Instrumental and solo voice</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Price list Choral Music"><U>Price list - Choral Music</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Publishers"><U>Publishers</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sample Scores"><U>Sample Scores</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Workshops"><U>Workshops</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Bullard family"><U>The Bullard family</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#CCFF66" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="111c9970.jpg" border=0 width="201" height="151" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=340 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-278/Glory_to_the_Christ_Child__Kings_2007_.excerpt.mp3" autostart="true" hidden="true">  </div> <div> Alan Bullard<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >    Choral publications for Christmas</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Mixed Choir SATB</div> <bR> <div> <B>Glory to the Christ Child</B></div> <div> This exuberant new carol (whch you might be able to hear playing in the background) was performed by the choir of Kings College Cambridge, conductor Stephen Cleobury, at the 2007 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. For SATB unaccompanied, it is full of contrast and seasonal cheer: with a sprightly refrain, in which unison passages burst into jubilant harmony, this would make an ideal addition to any carol service or concert.  </div> <div> <I>'Alan Bullard is fast establishing himself as an outstanding composer of music for the church....a subtle and many-layered Christmas anthem' - </I>Church Music Quarterly</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Oxford University Press 0-19-335567-1    </FONT> <A HREF="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335567-1" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335567-1"><U>more details</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>His Praises we'll Sing</B></div> <div> for SATB and piano or organ or brass quintet (2 tpts, hn, tbn, tba)</div> <div> This joyful and vibrant carol will delight youth and adult choirs alike. The strong unison opening, with a pealing bell-like accompaniment, builds to a climactic two-part canon, brilliantly capturing the joyous message of Christmas.</div> <div> Oxford University Press    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335929-4" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335929-4"><U>more details</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>A boy is born in Bethlehem (Puer Natus)</B></div> <div> For SA with optional Baritone, and organ or piano</div> <div> This lively carol is fast and fleeting, propelled forward by a constantly shifting meter, and a characterful accompaniment. It may be sung in English or to the Latin text taken from <I>Piae Cantiones</I>. It is is a captivating carol, and a rewarding sing.</div> <div> Oxford University Press 0-19-335641-4    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335641-4" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335641-4"><U>more details</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Alleluia</B></div> <div> Using only the words Alleluia and Gloria, this is a fresh and original anthem full of rhythmic ingenuity, for SATB choir.  “An admirable choral flourish” said Church Music Quarterly. </div> <div> Colne Edition / Spartan Press CE13   M-708068-13-6   <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details.php?catno=CE13" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details."><U>more details</U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Nativity</B> </div> <div> Exceptional word setting and vocal writing ensure that C17th poet Richard Crashaw's words spring to life in this evocative carol for unaccompanied mixed voices. </div> <div> Colne Edition / Spartan Press CE12   M-708068-12-9   <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details.php?catno=CE12" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details."><U>more details</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Prayer for Peace</B></div> <div> a calm and meditative setting of a traditional Hebridean prayer calling for peace both locally and between nations, for SATB choir.  </div> <div> Colne Edition / Spartan Press  CE1   M-708068-01-3      <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details.php?catno=CE1" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details."><U>more details</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Follow the star! </B></div> <div> A riotous and boisterous burst of joy for SATB and piano. This carol is rhythmic and jazzy and is propelled forward by an infectious and insistent choral refrain, with a lively piano accompaniment adding zest and colour. Recently recorded by the BYU Singers, conductor Ronald Staheli, on their CD 'The Spirit of Christmas'</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Oxford University Press 13: 978-0-19-343252-9   </FONT>   <A HREF="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-343252-8" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-343252-8"><U>more details</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="626" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="622"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="622" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Upper Voices</div> <bR> <div> <B>Ring the Bells</B></div> <div> A lively new carol for upper voices and piano in which a rhythmic theme is skilfully presented in different contrapuntal textures, ending with a joyful three-part canon. Published in `For Him all Stars' (15 carols for upper voices) which also includes Bullard's ever-popular Scots Nativity in its 2-part version. </div> <div>  'Alan Bullard's 'Ring the Bells' is first-rate' - Matthew Greenall, <I>The Singer </I>magazine.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Oxford University Press 0-19-335569-8   £9.25 (complete book) </FONT><A HREF="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335569-8" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335569-8"><U> more details </U></A> </div> <bR> <div> <B>A boy is born in Bethlehem (Puer Natus)</B></div> <div> This lively carol is fast and fleeting, propelled forward by a constantly shifting metre, and a characterful accompaniment. It may be sung in English or to the Latin text taken from <I>Piae Cantiones</I>. It is a captivating carol, and a rewarding sing.</div> <div> Oxford University Press 0-19-335641-4     <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335641-4" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-335641-4"><U>more details</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>All in tune</B></div> <div> An enchanting, lively and accessible Christmas carol for equal voices in three parts with piano or organ, and optional flute, set to the anonymous text `All in tune to William's flute'.  </div> <div> Colne Edition / Spartan Press CE11  M-708068-11-2      <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details.php?catno=CE11" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://spartanpress.co.uk/spweb/details."><U>more details</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> All these publications are available from good music shops: or may be ordered on line from</div> <div> www.oup.co.uk   <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://"><U><U>www.oup.co.uk/music</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.spartanpress.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.spartanpress.co.uk"><U><U>www.spartanpress.co.uk</U></U></A></div> <div> Details of all Alan Bullard's music from </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.BullardMusic.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.BullardMusic.co.uk"><U><U>www.BullardMusic.co.uk</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  (01206 562607) </FONT><A HREF="mailto:alan@bullardmusic.co.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:alan@bullardmusic.co.uk"><U><U>alan@bullardmusic.co.uk</U></U></A></div> <div> or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:val@choralconnections.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:val@choralconnections.com"><U><U>val@choralconnections.com</U></U></A></FONT>  (01494 866389) </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>