for mixed chorus and organ
First published in Carols for Choirs 1 in 1961, and then reprinted in 100 Carols for Choirs, David Willcocks' much-loved arrangement of O come, all ye faithful (Adeste, fideles) has come to epitomize Christmas, being sung countless times each year around the world.
Using the harmonies from The English Hymnal for verses 1-5, it features his unsurpassed descant to verse 6 ('Sing, choirs of angels') and a reharmonized verse 7 which builds to a stirring climax.
An accompaniment for orchestra and an opening brass fanfare are available for hire.
Forces or Category: SATB & organ/strings/orchestra/brass & perc
Duration: 4.5 minutes
Difficulty: Very easy
Orchestration:
Full orchestra: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 3 tpt (III opt), 3 tbn (opt), tba (opt), timp, str; OR strings only
Brass and percussion: 2 tpt, hn, tbn, tba, timp, perc (SD, timp), org
