Choral
I Saw Three Ships
One of Hudson's most performed carols: the traditional carol driven by piano four hands, with optional brass, percussion and handbells. A powerful Christmas concert opener.
Choral
I Saw Three Ships
One of Hudson's most performed carols: the traditional carol driven by piano four hands, with optional brass, percussion and handbells. A powerful Christmas concert opener.
Forces
SATB & piano four hands
Duration
3:20
Text
Traditional English Carol
Language
English
Difficulty
Moderate
Available
Watch & listen
Commissioned by
University of Delaware for Choral Celebration 2018, Paul D. Head, conductor
Dedicated to
Paul and Carol, with warmest wishes
Composed
2020
About the work
With the driving accompaniment in the hands of two capable pianists, this powerful arrangement of the traditional English carol offers excitement from the first note to the last; a challenge well worth the effort. A stunning Christmas concert opener.
Optional brass quitet and percussion and optional parts for 7 octave handbell choir (level 3+) are available.
Performances
First performance
Score & publisher
Beckenhorst Press