for SATB and piano Composed in celebration of David Willcocks's 95th birthday, Jonathan Willcocks sets a suitably uplifting traditional text from Cornwall, the county of his father's birth. Telling the story of the shepherd's and wise men's visits to Jesus, this carol is both joyous and sprightly, and would be suitable for both Christmas and Epiphany.

About the Author
Jonathan Willcocks was born in Worcester, England in 1953. He studied Music at Cambridge University where he held a choral scholarship at Trinity College. As a conductor, Jonathan is musical director of two large adult choruses - Portsmouth Choral Union and the Chichester Singers - and of the professional chamber orchestra Southern Pro Musica. His published music includes major choral works, works for children's choir, many shorter choral pieces (including anthems and secular choral music) and instrumental works. There have also been a number of recordings of his music.

Reviews
Jonathan Willcocks has set the text of The First Nowell to a lively and exciting melody - certainly not congregational, but great fun when singers and pianist have mastered the rhythmic patterns. It is not difficult and would be an exciting ending to a concert. * Gordon Appleton, Sunday by Sunday (CMQ), December 2016 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780193407947
Author Jonathan Willcocks
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 18g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 178mm * 1mm