Alfred Publishing Hydom, Tiddlydom - Czech/Burrows - SATB

Author/Composer:

TRADITIONAL CZECH CAROL

Instrumentation:

SATB A CAP

Genre:

HOLIDAY

Model #:

47524

Music: Traditional Czech Carol
Arranger (with new words): Mark Burrows
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SATB a cappella

The word "hydom" mimics the drone of bagpipes. The word "tiddlydom" represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol onomatopoetically recreates the sounds of these festive instruments with a cappella charm and brilliance. The English text recounts shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the little child. In the middle, a contrasting legato section lets the beauty of the voices shine before returning to playful choral textures. Simple parts for hand drum and tambourine are included.