The new oxford book of carols oxford university press. 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. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and. Parrott, andrew edt, isbn 0193533243, isbn 9780193533240, brand new, free shipping in the us thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. Oxford university press, music department, oxford and new york, 1994 notes. The jacket describes the book as the most famous, the most complete, and the most widely used of all the carol books. Nov 05, 1992 the new oxford book of carols presents an authoritative anthology. 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. Indexed from the 1998 paperback printing of the 1994 corrected edition. 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 shorter new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte. An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate source book for carol lovers and scholars.
An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate. The shorter new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew parrott, clifford bartlett on. Written for secondary and adult students the oxford bookworms library has seven reading levels from a1c1 of the cefr. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol silent night. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet.
Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, martin shaw. Andrew parrott hugh keyte books biography and list of. Shorter new oxford book of carols, paperback by keyte, hugh. Shorter new oxford book of carols, paperback by keyte. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical backgrou. An extensive general introduction gives an overview of the history of the carol, and there are a number of appendices dealing with specific areas of the repertory. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carols is a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. Andrew parrott hugh keyte andrew parrott hugh keyte is the author of books such as the new oxford book of carols. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The oxford book series can always be counted on to be of the highest quality, carefully put together and well researched.
This volume is not intended to replace this classic but to supplement it. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Please call customer service at 8005422442 8am 6pm est, monday to friday. Mostly satb choir, accompanied and a cappella sheet music book by.
However, i was not able to find my favourite carol. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a must for all choirs at christmas. The major new resource this christmas is the longawaited paperback edition of the new oxford book of carols. 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. Shop and buy the new oxford book of carols sheet music. For more information about christmas carols, see the new oxford book of carols. The oxford book of flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes.
Anthologists hugh keyte and andrew parrott make few references to obc in their introduction. Christmas is humbug, scrooge says just a time when you find yourself a year older and not a penny richer. Listed below are shaws compositions and arrangments. History edit the original oxford book of carols was first published in 1928 by oup. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet music. John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. Dec 24, 2010 in 1992 the editors of the new oxford book of carols after james child described the cherrytree carol as one of several doubting joseph carols, including the cherry tree carols, joseph being an aged man, joseph being an old man truly, and joseph was an old man keyte and parrott, eds. 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. The oxford book of carols, published in 1928, is still one of oxfords bestloved books among scholars, church choristers, and the vast number of people who enjoy singing carols. The oxford book of carols 1964 edition open library. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain. Aug 27, 2009 buy the oxford book of flexible carols spiralbound paperback by bullard, alan isbn.
I have the shorter version of this book released by oxford, and plan to get the newer version of the original, longer book of carols, as well. K12 schools, college bookstores, and other educational institutions with an oxford account will receive an educational discount when placing their order through our customer service department. We may yet see and hear old foster or zadoc replace winchester. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. In 1992 the editors of the new oxford book of carols after james child described the cherrytree carol as one of several doubting joseph carols, including the cherry tree carols, joseph being an aged man, joseph being an old man truly, and joseph was an old man keyte and parrott, eds. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited. Oxford university press, london, new york, toronto, 1964. 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. A fantastic online source of information is the hymns and carols of christmas. Two settings, both based on the tune collected by rvw. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott. The shorter new oxford book of carols multilingual abridged edition by andrew parrott author. 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. The new oxford book of carols was published in 1992 by oup.
Many of shaws christmas carols and arrangements are still available separately, see christmas but far better value is the classic obc itself, which still in print. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from around the world. It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain. Dec 02, 2012 christmas carol singing in oxford, uk. The books approach is an attempt to rediscover the native vitality of. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is. Parrott, andrew edt, isbn 0193533243, isbn 9780193533240, like new used, free shipping in the us thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, and martin shaw, eds. The oxford book of flexible carols by choral score sheet. The shorter new oxford book of carols oxfams online shop.
The shorter new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew. Complete, fully searchable information about the oxford book of carols. 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. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version. The new oxford book of carols has been in my collection for several years in the hardcover form. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of carols. The new oxford book of carols keyte, hugh, parrott, andrew, bartlett, clifford on. An extensive general introduction gives an overview of the history of the carol, and there are a number.
It was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and the noted composer and scholar of english folksong ralph vaughan williams. It contains a handy table of 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. Buy the oxford book of flexible carols spiralbound paperback by bullard, alan isbn. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. Carols for a christmas morning by choir of new college. 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. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. 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. First published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings.
Oup discontinued this book for a while and i am glad to see its return. Ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. 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. A shorter new oxford book of carols was issued in 1992, and other selections have been made. The oxford book of carols is a book about carols printed by oxford university press in 1956. Aug 12, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Much of what i have summarized in this post comes from these two sources. In addition to oups always superb musical typography, there are comprehensive and wellresearched footnotes and the extensive introduction includes a fascinating potted overview. Oxford university press, music department, oxford and new york, 1994. The collection contains the continue reading the oxford book of flexible carols.
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