Will You Come to the Manger?
My 2018 Christmas card carol.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
A very simple SATB or Solo arrangement of the familiar hymn.
Away in a Manger (“Slane” melody)
Familiar lyrics (with an extra verse of my own) are set to an old Irish melody called “Slane,” which we traditionally sing using the words to “Be Thou My Vision” or “Take Time to be Holy.” For solo or SSAATB choir.
He is Born, the Child Divine
13th century polish carol; Text and arrangement by Sally DeFord. Arranged for SATB choir, children’s chorus, flute and bells.
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing – Congregation
Text by Charles Wesley, adapted; Music by Felix Mendelssohn; arranged for congregational accompaniment.
Guard Him, Joseph
Guard him, Joseph, as He slumbers; There behind the stable doors.
Good King Wenceslas (Piano Solo)
Music from Piae Cantiones ~1582; arranged for intermediate piano solo.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Vocal solo)
Traditional carol, arranged for vocal solo.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Piano solo)
Easy jazz piano solo arrangement of one of the oldest English Christmas carols.
Gesù, Bambino
Music by Pietro Yon; Text by Frederick H. Martens; Arranged by Sally DeFord. For Solo, SATB or SSA, with optional flutes.
Deck the Halls
Traditional Christmas carol, arranged for simple jazz piano solo.
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Piano Solo)
Melody by Rowland Prichard; arranged for intermediate piano solo by Sally DeFord.
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella (Piano Solo)
Arranged for intermediate piano solo.
Born to Wear a Crown
Born to wear a crown of glory; Brighter far than earth affords; For this Child laid in a manger Is King of kings and Lord of lords.
Born is the Light of the World
As I was looking at a beautiful painting of the Christ Child and His mother, I focused on the areas of ligh. This lyric describes that painting.