The Sussex Carol
Choral Music
chorus with piano
work detail
instrumentation: SATB & SSA choruses and piano
completion date: july 2023
duration: 4 1/2 minutes
texts: The Sussex Carol, Attributed to Bishop Luke Waddinge (1628- ca. 1691), Bishop of Ferns, Ireland A Smale Garland of Pious and Godly Songs (Ghent, 1684); popularized by Ralph Vaughan Williams and adapted by the composer.
events
ANGELS SING: A EUROPEAN HOLIDAY
Indianapolis Children's Choir
Second Presbyterian Church - Indianapolis, IN
7:00 pm
Embark on a winter holiday as young singers ring in the season with song at the beautiful European-inspired Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The ICC’s holiday concert tradition continues this year with songs you’d encounter as you visit classic Christmas markets, candlelit quaint villages, and snow-capped Alpine mountains on a trip across Europe. Cozy up and enjoy this holiday with your family as young singers help the community celebrate this magical time of year. Featuring the world premiere of my new commissioned work, The Sussex Carol. More information here.
ANGELS SING: A EUROPEAN HOLIDAY
Indianapolis Children's Choir
Second Presbyterian Church - Indianapolis, IN
7:00 pm
Embark on a winter holiday as young singers ring in the season with song at the beautiful European-inspired Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The ICC’s holiday concert tradition continues this year with songs you’d encounter as you visit classic Christmas markets, candlelit quaint villages, and snow-capped Alpine mountains on a trip across Europe. Cozy up and enjoy this holiday with your family as young singers help the community celebrate this magical time of year. Featuring the world premiere of my new commissioned work, The Sussex Carol. More information here.
composer's note
The Sussex Carol is a joyous holiday anthem of celebration and expectation, setting the tune made famous by Ralph Vaughan Williams in his Fantasia on Christmas Carols (1912). It is commissioned by and dedicated to the singers of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (Amy Hughley: Associate Artistic Director and Joshua Pedde: Artistic Director), and I have written gratefully with their particular spirit, zest, and sense of revelry in mind. May it bring the Christmas spirit to all who hear it!
- Dominick DiOrio, July 2023
text
The Sussex Carol Attributed to Bishop Luke Waddinge (1628- ca. 1691), Bishop of Ferns, Ireland A Smale Garland of Pious and Godly Songs (Ghent, 1684); Adapted by the composer.
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On Christmas night all people sing To hear the news the angels bring. News of great joy news of great mirth News of our merciful King's birth.
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Then why should men on earth be sad Since our Redeemer made us glad. When from our sin he set us free All for to gain our liberty.
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When sin departs before his grace Then life and health come in its place Angels and men with joy may sing All for to see the newborn King.
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All out of darkness we have light Which made the angels sing this night: Glory to God and peace to men Both now and evermore, Amen.
dedication
Commissioned by and dedicated to the singers of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Amy Hughley: Associate Artistic Director and Joshua Pedde: Artistic Director.
information
events
ANGELS SING: A EUROPEAN HOLIDAY
Indianapolis Children's Choir
Second Presbyterian Church - Indianapolis, IN
7:00 pm
Embark on a winter holiday as young singers ring in the season with song at the beautiful European-inspired Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The ICC’s holiday concert tradition continues this year with songs you’d encounter as you visit classic Christmas markets, candlelit quaint villages, and snow-capped Alpine mountains on a trip across Europe. Cozy up and enjoy this holiday with your family as young singers help the community celebrate this magical time of year. Featuring the world premiere of my new commissioned work, The Sussex Carol. More information here.
ANGELS SING: A EUROPEAN HOLIDAY
Indianapolis Children's Choir
Second Presbyterian Church - Indianapolis, IN
7:00 pm
Embark on a winter holiday as young singers ring in the season with song at the beautiful European-inspired Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. The ICC’s holiday concert tradition continues this year with songs you’d encounter as you visit classic Christmas markets, candlelit quaint villages, and snow-capped Alpine mountains on a trip across Europe. Cozy up and enjoy this holiday with your family as young singers help the community celebrate this magical time of year. Featuring the world premiere of my new commissioned work, The Sussex Carol. More information here.
composer's note
The Sussex Carol is a joyous holiday anthem of celebration and expectation, setting the tune made famous by Ralph Vaughan Williams in his Fantasia on Christmas Carols (1912). It is commissioned by and dedicated to the singers of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir (Amy Hughley: Associate Artistic Director and Joshua Pedde: Artistic Director), and I have written gratefully with their particular spirit, zest, and sense of revelry in mind. May it bring the Christmas spirit to all who hear it!
- Dominick DiOrio, July 2023
text
The Sussex Carol Attributed to Bishop Luke Waddinge (1628- ca. 1691), Bishop of Ferns, Ireland A Smale Garland of Pious and Godly Songs (Ghent, 1684); Adapted by the composer.
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On Christmas night all people sing To hear the news the angels bring. News of great joy news of great mirth News of our merciful King's birth.
-
Then why should men on earth be sad Since our Redeemer made us glad. When from our sin he set us free All for to gain our liberty.
-
When sin departs before his grace Then life and health come in its place Angels and men with joy may sing All for to see the newborn King.
-
All out of darkness we have light Which made the angels sing this night: Glory to God and peace to men Both now and evermore, Amen.
dedication
Commissioned by and dedicated to the singers of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Amy Hughley: Associate Artistic Director and Joshua Pedde: Artistic Director.
