Listen to 'Behold that star'

Some short excerpts from 'Behold that star', the choir’s new CD of Christmas Carols, are now available here on the website. The CD features 21 carols capturing the magic of a Christmas in Cookham. Click 'continue reading' to listen to the samples, see a full track listing and find out where to get your copy of the CD. You can also click the image (left) to see the full size cover.

Once in royal David's city
Lower quality mp3 (208kb)
Higher quality mp3 (835kb)

In dulci jubilo
Lower quality mp3 (170kb)
Higher quality mp3 (683kb)

Jingle bells
Lower quality mp3 (128kb)
Higher quality mp3 (513kb)

Star carol
Lower quality mp3 (210kb)
Higher quality mp3 (843kb)

Full List of Tracks

1. Once in royal David’s city
Words: C. F. Alexander
Music: H. J. Gauntlett (harmony: A. H. Mann; descant: D. Willcocks)

2. Ríu, ríu, chíu
Words: Traditional
Music: 16th century Spanish

3. Come to Bethlehem
Words & Music: A. Viner

4. The Lamb
Words: W. Blake
Music: J. Tavener

5. Born on a new day
Words: P. Lawson
Music: J. David (arr. P. Knight)

6. Tritt auf die glaubensbahn
(from the cantata for the Sunday of Christmas)
Words: S. Frank
Music: J. S. Bach

7. See amid the winter’s snow
Words: Traditional
Music: J. Goss

8. Charleston carol
Words: Traditional
Music: C. Tambling

9. Away in a manger
Words: Anonymous
Music: W. J. Kirkpatrick (arr. M. Archer)

10. In dulci jubilo
Words: Traditional
Music: 14th century German carol (arr. R. L. Pearsall)

11. I sing of a maiden
Words: Traditional
Music: P. Hadley

12. Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Words & Music: H. Martin & R. Blane (arr. P. Gritton)

13. O little town of Bethlehem
Words: B. P. Brooks
Music: Traditional (harmony: R. Vaughan-Williams; descant: T. Armstrong)

14. The little road to Bethlehem
Words: M. Rose
Music: M Head

15. Love came down at Christmas
Words: C. Rossetti
Music: M. Archer

16. And his name shall be called
Words & Music: K. Burton

17. Jingle bells
Words & Music: J. Pierpont (arr. G. Langford)

18. Behold that star
Words: Anonymous
Music: Spiritual (arr. B. Chilcott)

19. The three Kings
Words: H. N. Bate
Music: P. Cornelius (arr. I. Atkins)

20. Star carol
Words & Music: J. Rutter

21. O come all ye faithful
Words: F. Oakeley & W. T. Brooke
Music: 18th century (arr. D. Willcocks)

You can buy your copy of 'Behold that Star' after the 0930hrs and 1830hrs services at Holy Trinity, or it is available from Barnside Motors (Cookham High Street), Village Hardware (Station Parade), Cookham Dean Post Office Stores & the Parish Office.

There is also a display at the back of Holy Trinity church with photos and information about the CD.

For more information about the CD e-mail Sara and Vicky - vkjwood(at)tesco.net

Comments

[jo]

Hi! I am looking for the lyrics and melody for Behold that Star for the children at my church to sing during a Christmas play. Can you direct me PLEASE. Need ASAP. thanks, jo

[Tim]

Hi Jo,

Try this link here: http://www.biblicalproportions.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=4525

Alternatively, a quick Google search on "Behold that star" should turn up the information you're looking for.