Riu, Riu, Chiu (with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen) (arr. David Waggoner): TTBB Choral Octavo
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Riu, Riu, Chiu (with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen) (arr. David Waggoner): TTBB Choral Octavo

Arranged by David Waggoner

Item: 35-DS00450809
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00450809

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About the Arranger: David Waggoner

David Waggoner

David Waggoner holds degrees from the University of Michigan School of Music and Eastern Michigan University, where he earned his master's degree in music. He brings his compositional and arranging expertise to his work as an elementary music teacher in Woodhaven, Michigan, and as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Wyandotte.

Waggoner has written extensively for choirs, handbells, and instrumental ensembles, drawing on both his classroom experience and his church music background. His arrangements reflect a deep understanding of how to balance accessibility with musical substance.

Why we love this

Combining two beloved carols into one 15-page arrangement shows Waggoner's gift for clever integration without overshadowing either melody. The flexible voicing options (TB through TTBB) mean you can use this with your current ensemble makeup, and the interweaving of "Riu, Riu, Chiu" with "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" creates a sophisticated texture that sounds far more complex than it is to prepare.

What to expect

A meditation on contrast and connection. The bright, dancing character of "Riu, Riu, Chiu" plays against the steady warmth of the English carol, creating moments of genuine harmonic richness when they align. This is thoughtful Christmas music for singers who relish complexity.

Who it's for

TTBB and flexible voicing choirs looking for intelligent holiday repertoire that avoids overplayed standards. This works equally well for church choirs, community ensembles, and high school programs that want something with genuine musical depth.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the two melodies carefully during the combination sections; the European carol needs to sit distinctly above the English tune without drowning it out.
  • Mark breath points clearly in rehearsal, especially where the contrapuntal writing might tempt singers to hold phrases longer than intended.
  • Treat the lower voices as harmonic anchors rather than accompaniment; this arrangement rewards full ensemble commitment in all four parts.

How to use it

Program this for a late concert slot where you can let the arrangement breathe without rushing; 15 pages demand rehearsal time and reward deliberate pacing. It pairs beautifully with a cappella spiritual arrangements or string accompaniment, offering variety without requiring a pianist if your programming leans acoustic.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading two simultaneous melodic lines and identifying harmonic function
  • Balancing independence in ensemble settings with attention to vertical sonority
  • Shaping longer phrases across multiple chord changes
  • Sustaining musical line while accommodating counterpoint in adjacent voices

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