The new oxford book of carols, however, is a radical reappraisal of the carol repertory. For more information about christmas carols, see the new oxford book of carols. The jacket describes the book as the most famous, the most complete, and the most widely used of all the carol books. 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. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of carols. The oxford book of carols, first published in 1928, was a pioneering work and remains the most famous and most widely used of all carol books. Oup discontinued this book for a while and i am glad to see its return. This video is about super rare 1964 nickels worth money also this is a giveaway video. A boy was born a christmas carol a great and mighty wonder a merry christmas a virgin most pure adeste fideles and there were shepherds angels, from the realms of glory as with gladness men of old away in a manger 2 versions blessed be that maid mary the blessed son of god the boars head carol. 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. Version 2 all under the leaves, the leaves of life compare. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical backgrou. The collection contains the continue reading the oxford book of flexible carols.
John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. A fantastic online source of information is the hymns and carols of christmas. Forwoods scorestore the oxford book of carols published. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Music edition 1st edition by percy dearmer author, r. It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain. 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.
The new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew parrott. Shop and buy the new oxford book of carols sheet music. The last word on english carols remains the 1928 oxford book of carols, which has almost all of the classic british songs. So good to have these at christmas, when my family gets together and sings, and.
It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. The music, which is divided into composed carols and traditional carols, covers nine centuries of christmas music from. The new oxford book of carols has been in my collection for several years in the hardcover form. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and. Indepth overview and values of the jefferson nickel, first produced in 1938 as a replacement to the buffalo. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain. Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, martin shaw. Super rare 1964 jefferson nickels worth huge money. The shorter new oxford book of carols hugh keyte, andrew. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic c. Vaughan williams loved christmas and had a lifelong passion for carols, which manifested itself through his music but also his role as coeditor of the oxford book of carols. 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 new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet music. The oxford book of carols has been reprinted many times. 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. A large collection of traditional english carols, as well as modern carols. First published in 1928 the book has become the cornerstone for choirs and. Dec 02, 2012 christmas carol singing in oxford, uk. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited. Mostly satb choir, accompanied and a cappella sheet music book by. Oxford book of flexible anthems, oxford university press.
The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta sheet. Complete, fully searchable information about the oxford book of carols. Indexed from the 1998 paperback printing of the 1994 corrected edition. Two settings, both based on the tune collected by rvw. This nickel was originally designed by felix schlag, who won and award. 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.
The oxford book of carols music edition percy dearmer, r. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. This carol originated in the 17th or 18th century, and occurred frequently in 18th century collections. 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. Three musical settings are reprinted in the new oxford book of carols carol 75. 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. A simple mint mistake made this jefferson nickel worth thousands. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott. A complete liturgical index is provided and all seasons of the church year are represented except christmas. The oxford book of carols is a book about carols printed by oxford university press in 1956. Please call customer service at 8005422442 8am 6pm est, monday to friday.
The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta. Much of what i have summarized in this post comes from these two sources. With carols for advent, christmas, new year, and epiphany, and a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a musthave collection for all choirs. Aug 12, 2011 the oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. 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. The new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, paperback. First published 1928, twentyfifth impression reengraved and reset 1964, fortythird impression 1999t. The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other. However, i was not able to find my favourite carol silent night.
Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. Buy the oxford book of carols vocal score by dearmer, percy, vaughan williams, r. Contents of christmas carol collections expository. It was reengraved and reset in a slightly larger format in 1964, at which time some of the medieval carols were reedited. The oxford book of carols 1964 edition open library. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version. Nov 05, 1992 the new oxford book of carols presents an authoritative anthology. The oxford book of flexible carols paperback alan bullard. 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. Buy the new oxford book of carols paperback by hugh keyte, andrew parrott, clifford bartlett isbn. Thisthe performers edition of the massive new oxford book of carolsis a selection of 120 carols in 173 different settings. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols. The new oxford book of carols clifford bartlett hugh keyte andrew parrott. Attempts to replace it have been, flatly, failures.
Belsnickel also belschnickel, belznickle, belznickel, pelznikel, pelznickel, from pelzen or belzen, german for to wallop or to drub and nickel being a hypocorism of the given name nikolaus is a crotchety, furclad christmas giftbringer figure in the folklore of the palatinate region of southwestern germany along the rhine, the saarland, and the odenwald area of badenwurttemberg. The oxford book of flexible carols the perfect resource for every choir at christmas. The oxford book of flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. Most of the traditional ones are from sources in the seventeenth and eighteenth. 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.
It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain the collection was published as a successor to the oxford book of carols, originally published. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The oxford book series can always be counted on to be of the highest quality, carefully put together and well researched. Fifty carols for christmas and advent carols by reginald jacques, john rutter, david willcocks and a great selection of related books, art.
It comprises 201 carols, supplemented with extensive notes on their historical background and performance. Oxford university press, london, new york, toronto, 1964. 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 official red book, a guide book of united states coins by r.
Buy the oxford book of carols music ed by percy dearmer, r. The cherry pickers guide the official red book a guide. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of. 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. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet. 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. Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, and martin shaw, eds. Good people all, this christmas time, consider well and bear in mind what our good god for us has done, in sending his beloved son.