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Geoffrey Turton Shaw (14 November 1879 14 April 1943) was an English composer and musician who specialized in Anglican church music. He was an organ scholar at Caius College, Cambridge, and later became a schoolmaster and schools inspector. Shaw composed a variety of works, including choral pieces, anthems, hymn tunes, and arrangements. He was awarded the Lambeth degree of Doctor of Music and worked closely with his brother, Martin Shaw, who was also a composer.
The text of this carol was written by Frances Chesterton, the wife of the famous writer G.K. Chesterton. The carol is set to the traditional English tune "Stowey" and is known for its gentle and reflective melody. It has been published in several hymnals and is often performed during the Christmas season. Included Parts: Three versions of this arrangement are provided for different instrument groups, high, medium, and low. Below is a listing of all available parts and their corresponding version(s).
High Version
1. Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet in Eb, Trumpet/Cornet in C
2. Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet in C
3. Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet in C, Horn in F, Horn in Eb
Medium Version
1. Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn in Bb, Trumpet/Cornet in C, Horn in F, Horn in Eb
2. Horn in F, Horn in Eb
3. Horn in F, Horn in Eb, Trombone, Trombone (Tenor Clef), Euphonium/Baritone T.C., Euphonium/Baritone B.C.
Low Version
1. Horn in F, Horn in Eb, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone T.C, Euphonium/Baritone B.C.
2. Horn in F, Horn in Eb, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone T.C, Euphonium/Baritone B.C., Tuba in Eb
3. Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone T.C., Euphonium/Baritone B.C., Tuba in Eb
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