On Christmas

• Arranger: Cassie Luftspring 
• Publisher: manuscript
• Canadian Work: Yes
• Duration: 3:30

Conductor Notes:

SSA choir, unison children’s choir, tenor soloist, and piano

On Christmas is a sparkling mash-up of two carols in 6/8 time, both of which include the title words: I Saw Three Ships and Sussex Carol. Skillfully written for the skill levels of the two choirs, this piece positively sparkles with energy and joy. The commission was supported by the Vancouver Foundation, the BC Arts Council, and the Diane Loomer Commissioning Fund for Elektra Women’s Choir, as part of our three-year Celebrating Women Composers project (https://elektra.ca/content/outreach/celebrating-women-composers/).

References:

This lists any discs, concerts or collections where this piece is included.

Recordings

• On Christmas Night

Collections:

• Canadian Works
• Christmas Music
• Suitable for Young Voices
• Women Composers
• Written for Elektra

Concerts:

• Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra (2018)

I saw three ships come sailing in

I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas Day in the morning

Wither sailed those ships all three
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
Wither sailed those ships all three
On Christmas Day in the morning

Oh they sailed into Bethlehem
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
They sailed into Bethlehem
On Christmas Day in the morning

And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas Day in the morning

And all the souls on earth shall sing
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
And all the souls on earth shall sing
On Christmas Day in the morning

Then let us all rejoice again
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day
Then let us all rejoice again
On Christmas Day in the morning

Sussex Carol