"In the Bleak Midwinter" [Gustav Holst, arr. Audrey Snyder]

"In the Bleak Midwinter" [Gustav Holst, arr. Audrey Snyder]

First line of lyrics: In the bleak mid-winter

Holst, Gustav; music (English, 1874-1934)

Rossetti, Christina Georgina; text (English, 1830-1894)

Snyder, Audrey; arrangement (American, born 1953)

2019 [publication] [copyright]

Shawnee Press

genre: song|Christmas music|carol|sacred music

chorus: two-part treble chorus|unison chorus

instrumentation: piano

initial sharps/flats: one flat

initial time signature: 4/4

origin: United States

female arranger|male composer

English

Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("In the bleak mid-winter")

Tempo markings: "Legato"; quarter note = ca. 84-88

Performance instructions: For unison or optional 2-part treble voices. "The melody in this arrangement is shared between vocal parts I and II. Unison choirs sing the vocal part labeled "mel." (melody) in meas. 23-62. Choir may sing 2 or 4 measure phrases. If singing 4 measure phrases, singers may stagger breathing as needed." "A part for C treble instrument is found on page 12."

Format 1: musical score

12 pages

Other data reference(s): "In the Bleak Midwinter." Shawnee Press, https://www.shawneepress.com/product/viewproduct.action?itemid=35032301&subsiteid=1,%201&. Accessed 15 May 2020.

Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa

This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "In the Bleak Midwinter." Shawnee Press, https://www.shawneepress.com/product/viewproduct.action?itemid=35032301&subsiteid=1,%201&. Accessed 15 May 2020.

Record: CRM-christmascarolinthebleak-holst-snyder

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