"In the Bleak Mid-Winter" [Gustav Holst, arr. Bernard Sexton]

"In the Bleak Mid-Winter" [Gustav Holst, arr. Bernard Sexton]

First line of lyrics: In the bleak mid-winter

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

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

Sexton, Bernard; arrangement (Irish)

2016 [copyright] [publication]

genre: children's music|carol|choral music|Christmas music|sacred music|song

chorus: SA chorus

instrumentation: piano

initial sharps/flats: one flat

initial time signature: 4/4

origin: Ireland

male composer|male arranger

English

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

Tempo markings: "Moderato"; quarter note = c. 70

Performance instructions: "A simple and heart-felt arrangement of this classic by Gustav Holst for children's / high school SA voices and piano. The gentle, rocking accompaniment is counterbalanced by simple homophonic voices. An optional part for a woodwind instrument is also included" (Sheet Music Plus).

Notes: This score is an arrangement of Gustav Holst's 1906 setting.

Format 1: musical score

6 pages

Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa

This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "In The Bleak Mid-Winter." Sheet Music Plus, https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/in-the-bleak-mid-winter-digital-sheet-music/20663981. Accessed 23 May 2019.

Record: CRM-christmascarolinthebleak-holst-sexton

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