A celebration in carols

- features 15 well-known carol arrangements and original compositions by Sir David Willcocks
- includes three new pieces by John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, and Jonathan Willcocks
- with a foreword by John Rutter

Sir David Willcocks: A Celebration in Carols marks the 95th birthday of one of the most acclaimed choral conductors, editors, and arrangers of our time. A survey of his work, the collection brings together many of Willcocks's best-loved carol arrangements, spanning his career as co-editor of Carols for Choirs and as conductor of the UK's finest choirs. It includes a selection of his original compositions too, and gives an overview of the styles and traditions that have enhanced the Christmas musical experience of thousands of singers and listeners. As an affectionate birthday tribute, A Celebration also includes specially-commissioned new carols by John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, and Jonathan Willcocks.

Contents:
David Willcocks: Away in a manger
David Willcocks: I saw three ships
David Willcocks: O come, all ye faithful
David Willcocks: Sussex Carol
David Willcocks: Infant holy, infant lowly
David Willcocks: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
David Willcocks: Hark! the herald-angels sing
David Willcocks: Quelle est cette odeur agréable?
David Willcocks: Gabriel's Message
David Willcocks: Birthday Carol
David Willcocks: Resonemus laudibus
David Willcocks: Jingle, Bells
David Willcocks: Lullay, my liking
David Willcocks: High Word of God, eternal Light
David Willcocks: Starry night
John Rutter: Rejoice and sing!
Jonathan Willcocks: Nowell, nowell
Bob Chilcott: There is no rose