Scots Nativity Alan Bullard

Name: Scots Nativity By Alan Bullard
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Scots Nativity by Alan Bullard

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Summary

A carol with a 'folk-y' feel, which is available in both SATB and SA versions. A flowing melody, complete with flattened 7ths and delicate Scotch snaps, appears in various guises, each verse ending with a lullaby refrain.

Scots Nativity Summary

Scots Nativity by Alan Bullard

for SA and piano or brass quintet or small orchestra This is an attractive, not difficult carol to a traditional Scottish text and with a gentle 'folk-y' feel. A flowing melody, complete with flattened 7ths and delicate Scotch snaps, appears in various guises, each verse ending with a lullaby refrain. It is available in both SATB and SA versions. Material is available on hire for an accompaniment for brass quintet and for small orchestra.

Scots Nativity Reviews

I love the melody to which the opening lines are set; it flows so simply yet so beautifully in triple time, giving real tranquillity and restfulness to the music. The flattened 7ths and gentle scotch snaps within the melodic lines and the open 5ths in the piano writing all help to give the piece its wonderful Scottish character and charm. The highpoint for me is the very simple refrain, lullaby-like in mood, with which each verse ends; the simplicity of this line set against he quaver movement of the upper piano part is extremely effective. * Music Teacher March 2003 *
And do buy it - the melody is haunting, the harmonies (especially in the four-part version) are warm and expressive, and the vocal and piano writing is idiomatic and effective. * Michael Nicholas CMQ September 02 *

About Alan Bullard

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.

Additional information

Sku

GOR003630752

ISBN 13

9780193432567

ISBN 10

0193432560

Title

Scots Nativity by Alan Bullard

Author

Alan Bullard

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

2002-03-28

Number of pages

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us