Description
for SATB (with opt. solos) and organ or piano, or with small orchestra or chamber group A Light in the Stable tells the Christmas story through a blend of original settings and well-known carols, and is suitable for both concert and church choirs. The familiar Gospel words (which may be spoken, sung, or replaced with other appropriate readings) are interspersed with a range of new material, including the lively 'Glory to God'; 'Sing Lullaby', in which Mary foreshadows the events of Jesus' life; and the reflective 'A Light for Today', an evocation of the Nativity tableau. The audience/congregation are encouraged to join in for some carols, and choir and listeners will delight in the new settings of familiar words. A range of soloists may optionally take some of the vocal lines, and the accompaniment is equally flexible. A wonderful companion to Bullard's Advent celebration, O Come, Emmanuel, this work is perfect for anyone looking for a new take on familiar Christmas words and melodies.
About the Author
Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.
Reviews
Bullard mentions his delight at discovering that the two tunes usually sung to 'Away in a manger' will obligingly combine contrapuntally, as will the tunes of 'While shepherds watched' and 'Go tell it on the mountain', and those of 'The first nowell' and 'Of the Father'slove begotten' an interest and facility in counterpoint which surprises me not at all, having been in receipt of delightful Christmas cards from Alan over the years which invariably featured an ingenious seasonal round or canon! * Mark Bellis, Cathedral Music, November 2019 *
Following up on his choral cantatas for Advent and Lent, Bullard has created a charming 35-minute cantata for church or concert use . . . It is a lovely collection for Christmas. * Philip Brunelle, The American Organist, November 2014 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193402072
Author Alan Bullard
Page Count 64
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 208g
Dimensions(mm) 277mm * 215mm * 5mm
About the Author
Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.
Reviews
Bullard mentions his delight at discovering that the two tunes usually sung to 'Away in a manger' will obligingly combine contrapuntally, as will the tunes of 'While shepherds watched' and 'Go tell it on the mountain', and those of 'The first nowell' and 'Of the Father'slove begotten' an interest and facility in counterpoint which surprises me not at all, having been in receipt of delightful Christmas cards from Alan over the years which invariably featured an ingenious seasonal round or canon! * Mark Bellis, Cathedral Music, November 2019 *
Following up on his choral cantatas for Advent and Lent, Bullard has created a charming 35-minute cantata for church or concert use . . . It is a lovely collection for Christmas. * Philip Brunelle, The American Organist, November 2014 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193402072
Author Alan Bullard
Page Count 64
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 208g
Dimensions(mm) 277mm * 215mm * 5mm
