Carol of the Bells
arr. Glen Soans
- SAB & piano
- English
- About 2:10
- Intermediate
The famous bell figure with a fresh sacred English text, a lyrical middle section and an optional descant.
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SAB choir & piano
Los peces en el río
The Fishes in the River: a traditional Spanish carol
Traditional Spanish villancico · Arranged by G. D. Soans
- SAB & piano
- Spanish
- Just under 3:00
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Free perusal score (PDF)- Voicing
- SAB choir
- Language
- Spanish
- Length
- Just under 3:00
- Difficulty
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Listen
Synthesized demo: computer playback, not a choir recording.
About this piece
The much-loved Spanish villancico about the fishes who drink and drink to see the newborn Christ, set for SAB voices and piano in a rumba flamenca rhythm. An optional handclap (palmas) staff lets anyone in the choir add to the groove.
The Spanish words are kept throughout, with a page of words, a pronunciation guide and an English translation, so choirs new to Spanish can sing it with confidence. Ideal for a Christmas concert, Posadas or Nochebuena.
- Optional palmas (handclap) part on its own staff
- Spanish words with pronunciation guide and translation
- Bright, rhythmic piano part that carries the dance
Details
| Voicing | SAB choir |
|---|---|
| Accompaniment | Piano; optional handclaps (palmas) |
| Language | Spanish |
| Length | Just under 3:00 (157 measures) |
| Key | G minor |
| Metre and tempo | 2/4, Rumba flamenca, quarter note = 112 |
| Range: Soprano | D4–E5 |
| Range: Alto | A3–C5 |
| Range: Baritone | C3–D4 |
| Difficulty | Not graded |
| Score | 15-page PDF |
| Good for | Christmas, Concerts, Church services, School concerts |
| Credits | Traditional Spanish villancico · Arranged by G. D. Soans |
| Publisher | Clefira Publications |
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