About:  G.K. Chesterton wrote his poem “A Christmas Carol” in 1900, and in 2012 I wrote my own Christmas carol, setting his text. I revised the piece in 2013 while studying with the great choral composer Conrad Susa. A strophic dorian melody seemed to fit the timeless mood of the poem. Finger cymbals give each verse a sparkle, and a shepherding oboe line weaves between the verses, finally joining the choir for the last stanza.

Premiere:  The Paul Delgado Singers, conducted by Paul Delgado, and oboist Aubrey Jones on December 6th, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton, Fullerton, CA. 

Instrumentation:  SATB choir, oboe, finger cymbals

Duration:  ca. 3 minutes

Text:  “A Christmas Carol” by G.K. Chesterton

Purchase:

 
The Christ Child Lay (PDF)
The Christ Child Lay (PDF)
$15.00
  • One score (may be duplicated for performance) + oboe part.
  • Digital PDF download. 
  • Link expires 24 hours after purchase. 

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