The Nine Gifts: Vocal score

ISBN 10: 0193379767 ISBN 13: 9780193379763

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2012

Synopsis

for SATB and organ
This stirring Christmas song, setting a text by Kevin Crossley-Holland, combines bouncing rhythms, expressive Chilcott harmonies, and vibrant word-painting to depict the gifts brought to Christ's stable. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing, and an undulating piano part creates a sense of drive. An ideal addition to Christmas services and concerts for more experienced choirs.

About this title

Review:

This tuneful carol, with words by Kevin Crossley-Holland, is appealing and entertaining. The choir sings 'Rrrrr!' to represent the star, and 'Eeyore!' for the donkey. All good fun! The organ plays a supportive accompaniment that, for much of the time, has undulating compound-time quavers. The part is well written and will give the competent player little difficulty. This piece is sure to go down well with many a congregation and audience. (Christopher Maxim, Sunday by Sunday, December 2012)

About the Author:

Bob Chilcott has been involved with choral music all his life, first as a Chorister and then a Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge. Later, he sang and composed music for 12 years with the King's Singers. His experiences with that group, his passionate commitment to young and amateur choirs, and his profound belief that music can unite people, have inspired him both to compose full-time and, through proactive workshopping, to promote choral music worldwide.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0193379767
• ISBN 13: 9780193379763
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 16