Traditional (arr. Gerry Page)  

9 to 13 yrs  -  KS2, KS3  -  unison  -  (2m 20s)
Download includes:  piano-vocal score, lyrics sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks
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Theme  -  Traditional Christmas carol, giving to the poor
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Content  -  The popular Christmas carol that tells the story of King Wenceslas, who goes out to give alms to the poor, despite the dreadful weather.  A classic for inclusion in carol concerts, which benefits from the perky instrumental arrangement that gives it fresh life.

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Lyrics sample

Good King Wenceslas looked out

On the feast of Stephen,

When the snow lay round about,

Deep and crisp and even.

Brightly shone the moon that night,

Though the frost was cruel,

When a poor man came in sight,

Gath’ring winter fuel.