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BL873 A ChristmAs CAnon *m/tWo-PArt miXED

A ChristmAs CAnon

o Waly, Waly

Two-part Mixed/Opt 3-part Mixed accompanied with opt C Instrument

Traditional Folk SongArranged by Donald Moore

Range:

Language: EnglishUse: HolidayTime: Approx. 2:02*Difficulty: Moderate

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Performance Notes

Canons have held a large place in the lives of almost every major composer since the beginning of time. There are literally thousands of canons in existence, from the very simple to the very complex, even a canon with as many as 48 voice parts. This canon, composed and arranged by Donald Moore, is for two-part mixed voices/opt third part. The wonderful thing about canons: if everyone learns the first four measures of the canonic melody, everyone has already mastered a good portion of the composition. Canons are great for developing the basis of part-singing. Sing the canon simply and with great clarity. It may be fun to have the voices mixed up on the floor just milling about as they sing. This creates an interesting effect for the singers. It is also an excellent test to ensure that everyone knows his or her part independently of others.

About the Arranger

Donald Moore holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Mr. Moore is a prolific composer, arranger, lyricist and author with over 800 compositions in print including sacred, secular, educational and pop choral works, music collections, organ and piano works and twelve educational books. His compositions are regularly performed at state contests and festivals and have been showcased at state, regional, national and international music conventions. He is a twenty-four time winner of the ASCAPLUS Composers Award. Mr. Moore was recently listed by the American Choral Directors Association Choral Journal as one of 400 elite composers of significance throughout the history of American choral music. Visit his website at www.donmooremusicpublications.com.

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DONALD MOORE

Gently q = 96–100

Traditional Folk Song O Waly, WalyArranged by Donald Moore

for Two-Part/Optional Three-Part Mixed Voices with Piano*and Optional C-Instrument**

A Christmas Canon

Piano

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All rights reserved, including performance rights.Printed in the U.S.A.

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Part 1

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ti ny child was born this night,

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won drous joy, a won drous sight,

* Also available for Two-part Treble Voices (BL802).**The part for Optional C-Instrument may be found on p. 8.

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A star of heav’n,

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a star of might

A star of heav’n,

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a star of might

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shined down on him with ra diant light.

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shined down on him with ra diant light.

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That

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glo ious light led wise men three

That

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glo ious light led wise men

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did guide them to the King of Kings

three did guide them to the King of

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they trav eled far,

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their gifts to bring

Kings they trav eled far,

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their gifts to

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and glo ri fy the new born King.

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bring and glo ri fy the

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new born

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new born

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glo ri fy the

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new born

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King.

gradually get softer

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King.

gradually get softer

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ppp gradually get softer

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DONALD MOORE

Gently q = 96–100

Traditional Folk Song O Waly, WalyArranged by Donald Moore

C-Instrument

for Two-Part/Optional Three-Part Mixed Voices with Pianoand Optional C-Instrument

A Christmas Canon

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Copyright © 2015 BLP Choral Music (ASCAP)International Copyright Secured.

All rights reserved, including performance rights.Printed in the U.S.A.

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