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O Come, All Ye Faithful: Choral Instrumental Pak

Name: O Come, All Ye Faithful: Choral Instrumental Pak
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 35-PK00128272
Price: 75.00 USD
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By Frederick Oakeley / By John Francis Wade / Arranged by Bruce Greer

Item: 35-PK00128272

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O Come, All Ye Faithful - Full Score: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Flute/Piccolo: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Oboe: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Bb Clarinet: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Bb Trumpet 1: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Bb Trumpet 2,3: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - F Horn 1,2: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Trombone 1, 2: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Trombone 3/Tuba: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Timpani: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Percussion: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Harp: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Rhythm: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Violin 1, 2: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Viola: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Cello: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Double Bass: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Eb Alto Sax 1,2 (Horn 1,2): Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Alternate Tenor Sax: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Bass Clarinet (sub Bass): Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Bassoon (Cello sub.): Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Keyboard String Reduction: Choral Instrumental Pak	$7.00

Next in the HYMNS EVERLASTING is this carol setting by Bruce Greer. Choir and congregations alike will thrill at singing this magnificent arrangement of a beloved Christmas carol. Duration: ca. 3:30.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

SKU: 35-PK00128272

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About the Composer: Frederick Oakeley

Frederick Oakeley (1802-1882) was an English Catholic priest and musician who played a vital role in the Oxford Movement, a significant shift in Anglican liturgical practice during the nineteenth century. His work as a composer and hymn translator shaped congregational singing in churches across the English-speaking world, and his text for 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' remains one of the most recognizable carol lyrics in worship services today.

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Why we love this

Bruce Greer's treatment honors the carol's stately melodic line while giving orchestras and choirs room to shine together. The three-and-a-half minute duration sits perfectly in the space between a quick processional and a full concert statement, making it practical for holiday programs that balance depth with pacing.

What to expect

Greer's orchestration radiates warmth and reverence without becoming sentimental. The carol unfolds with the grandeur befitting its centuries of liturgical use, yet the musical language stays accessible and inviting throughout.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves choirs ranging from volunteer church ensembles to skilled concert choirs, particularly those with orchestral support or access to an instrumental ensemble. Congregations benefit enormously when choirs and orchestras lift this carol together, creating moments of genuine worship alongside musical sophistication.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the choir with instrumental forces so the familiar melody reads clearly; this carol's power comes from recognition, so resist letting accompaniment texture bury the tune.
Shape the dynamic arch gradually through the form rather than jumping abruptly between sections; Greer's setting rewards consistent forward motion.
Anchor the tempo with a steady pulse from the rhythm section; congregations often know this melody, and slight tempo drift can feel unsettling to singers joining in.

How to use it

Slot this as either a standalone choral feature or as the centerpiece of a small Christmas carol suite; its duration and character make it equally effective opening a holiday concert or anchoring the program's second half. Directors programming mixed repertoire often pair this with shorter, lighter carols to showcase the choir's range across the season.