Two Carols: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: Two Carols: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37920
Price: 1.95 USD
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1. For Unto Us a Child Is Born 2. There Is No Rose

By Matthew Armstrong

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This eloquent and elegant pairing of original carols using familiar texts may be performed separately or as a set. The optional C-instrument adds the perfect finishing touch. Exquisite for school or church choirs.

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Series: Lawson-Gould

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081423920

SKU: 00-37920

Instrumentation: Opt. C-Instrument

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Why we love this

Armstrong's settings respect the carol texts without leaning on tired arrangements. The option to perform these pieces individually or as a paired set gives you genuine programming flexibility, and the optional C-instrument part invites creative orchestration without requiring it.

What to expect

These carols feel refined without becoming precious. Armstrong's settings honor the familiar texts while offering fresh harmonic color and elegant voice leading that rewards careful listening.

Who it's for

School and church choirs with solid SATB blend and musicianship. The writing assumes singers comfortable with four-part harmony and able to maintain independence within a unified sound.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the optional C-instrument carefully; it should enhance the choral texture rather than dominate it. In rehearsal, try the pieces first without the instrument to establish the choral foundation.
Emphasize the elegance of the voice writing by attending to phrase shape and vowel consistency across all four parts, especially in moments where harmony shifts.
If performing as a set, consider the key relationships between the two carols and how the transition between them serves your concert flow.

How to use it

Program these together as a carol pairing in a winter concert, or separate them to bookend different sections of your holiday program. The optional instrumentation allows you to scale the arrangement to your available resources.