Catalog
Carol of the Animals
text by Kenneth Grahame (from The Wind in the Willows) SATB, soprano solo. 2+1 222/4231. tym+2 harp. strings Timing 5'
A Carol Concerto
for harp and orchestra Coventry Carol Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella/Greensleeves/The angel Gabrel Ding Dong Merrily on High
King John’s Christmas
Poem by AA Milne SATB, orchestra and narrator 2+1 222/4231. tym+3. hp. kbd. strgs timing: 10' "...and Oh, Father Christmas, our blessings on you fall, for bringing him a big red India rubber ball!" Milne's whimsical poem in a setting featuring a narration of...
The Gift of the Magi
timing: 16' Soprano, baritone, narrator SATB chorus2222.2000 tym+2 harp strgs The well-known O.Henry short story in an "apron opera" - 2 soloists perform before the orchestra. Chorus is optional. Carols referenced (quoted, partially): 12 Days of Christmas, We...
Double Bach
for chamber orchestra A swinging arrangement of movement 1 of Bach's Double Concerto in d minor.
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Treble chorus, SSA OR SATB. chorus (audience sing-along opt) narrator and female actor 2+1 2*22/4231. tym+3. hp. kbd. strgs timing 25' Dylan Thomas' poem in a lyrical setting that quotes traditional Welsh carols and lullabies including Suo Gan, All Through the...
On the Night Before Christmas
"On the Night Before Christmas," also known as "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," is a classic Christmas poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore. The poem has become an iconic part of...
Carol of the Drum (arr. Eric Benjamin)
"Carol of the Drum," also known as "The Little Drummer Boy," is a popular Christmas carol written by American composer Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. The song tells the story of a poor young boy who, unable to afford a gift for the infant Jesus, offers to play his...
Fields Of Gold (arr. Eric Benjamin)
"Fields of Gold" is a tender ballad released by Sting in 1993. The song, known for its gentle melody and poetic lyrics about enduring love, features Sting's distinctive vocals over a backdrop of folk-inspired instrumentation, including prominent use of the...
The Tears Of A Clown (arr. Eric Benjamin)
"The Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles is a 1970 Motown hit known for its upbeat melody contrasting with sad lyrics. The song, which topped charts in the US and UK, explores the theme of a performer hiding inner pain behind a cheerful facade. Its...