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Product Description for SATB and piano This upbeat Christmas song sets the traditional and well-known wassailing text to thrilling effect. To be performed 'with inebriated joy', Young's original setting is fast, spritely, and increasingly raucous, with a pleasing array of textures and an exhilarating key change to herald the start of thefinal climax. About the Author Toby Young's compositions explore the boundaries between pop and classical music. Since winning the Guardian/BBC Proms Young Composers' Competition (2006 and 2008) and the ABRSM International Young Composers' Competition (2009), Toby's music has been performed by renowned ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra, Academy of Ancient Music, London Mozart Players, and the choirs of King's College, Cambridge and Westminster Abbey. He has also written and co-written for numerous pop artists including the Rolling Stones, Chase & Status, and Duran Duran. Toby is the Gianturco Junior Research Fellow in Music and Philosophy at Linacre College, Oxford.
This composition provides a contemporary, high-energy arrangement of traditional wassailing lyrics designed for SATB choir and piano accompaniment. The work is authored by Toby Young, a composer known for bridging the gap between classical structures and popular music sensibilities. His background includes prestigious awards from the BBC Proms and collaborations with major ensembles and pop artists, informing his approach to this specific choral setting. The piece utilizes a fast, spritely tempo and deliberate harmonic shifts to evoke a raucous, celebratory atmosphere.
What You Will Find
Experts and choral directors frequently highlight Young's ability to blend classical rigor with accessible, pop-influenced energy. The work is recognized as a dynamic addition to holiday choral repertoires that requires precise timing and expressive performance.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
2021-06-03
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193551772
ISBN-13:
9780193551770
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