This arrangement of “I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly” is for Women’s Ensemble (SSAA) and Piano. The arrangement includes an optional vocal solo, 2-part harmonies (SA), 4-part harmonies (SSAA), and piano throughout (no a cappella sections). Includes two key changes (G Major to C Major to F Major). A small amount of text and music from “An Angel from On High” is blended in as well.
This arrangement of “I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly” is for Women’s Ensemble (SSAA), Flute, and Piano. It was first performed at a women’s conference celebrating the bicentennial of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. The arrangement includes an optional vocal solo, 2-part harmonies (SA), 4-part harmonies (SSAA), and flute, with piano throughout (no a cappella sections). Includes two key changes (G Major to C Major to F Major). A small amount of text and music from “An Angel from On High” is blended in as well.
Here We Come A-Wassailing (sometimes called Here We Come A-Caroling) is arranged here as a delightful late intermediate to early advanced piano solo. The arpeggiated LH accompaniment feels like riding a sleigh over snowbanks. This arrangement features 6/8 meter throughout with steady moving LH, and the chorus is written in tuplets. The use of polyrhythms provides an added challenge while retaining the traditional feel of the carol.
This joyful Christmas carol is arranged here as a late intermediate to early advanced piano solo. It begins with a recurring theme of treble chords tinkling like ringing bells while the melismatic “Gloria” passage sings beneath. The traditional energetic verse and refrain are repeated several times and carried through melodic variations, unique chord progressions, and modulations before coming to a jubilant conclusion. This arrangement is perfect as a showy, yet time-sensitive Christmas performance piece. (Performance length: less than 3 minutes.)
