Ring out, ye bells! for treble choir a cappella, 2’30”
Kathleen Allan 2014
For the Junior Choir of St. Michael’s Choir School A Tradition of Joy - Christmas at Massey Hall 2014
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Christmas Carol Ring out, ye bells! All Nature swells With gladness at the wondrous story, The world was at lorn, But Christ is born To change our sadness into glory. Sing, earthlings, sing! To-night a King Hath come from heaven's high throne to bless us. The outstretched hand O'er all the land Is raised in pity to caress us. Come at His call; Be joyful all; Away with mourning and with sadness! The heavenly choir With holy fire Their voices raise in songs of gladness. The darkness breaks And Dawn awakes, Her cheeks suffused with youthful blushes. The rocks and stones In holy tones Are singing sweeter than the thrushes. Then why should we In silence be, When Nature lends her voice to praises; When heaven and earth Proclaim the truth Of Him for whom that lone star blazes? No, be not still, But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing! - Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906)
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For the Junior Choir of St. Michael's Choir School A Tradition of Joy - Christmas at Massey Hall, 2014
Ring out, ye bells! for a cappella treble choir Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Kathleen Allan
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to sing - ing!
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all its pow - er in - to... Ring out ye bells, in - to sing - ing! This score is not licensed for performance. Please visit MusicSpoke.com to purchase performance copies.
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