Ring out, wild bells

for a cappella choir
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Length: ca. 4'

Voicing: SATB; no divisi. Requires a minimum of 4 singers.

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Text
​from "Ring out, wild bells" by Lord Alfred Tennyson
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Program Note
I composed Ring out, wild bells for SATB choir in 2016. The words come from a poem of the same title by
Lord Alfred Tennyson. Tennyson’s vivid, lyrical language initially attracted me, and I love that he
addresses numerous aspects of the Christmas season throughout his poem. Although “Ring out, wild
bells” was initially published in 1850, the many of Tennyson’s words and sentiments remain profoundly
relevant today. For my carol, I decided to only set stanzas 1, 2, and 8; however, I encourage you to read
and consider the poem in its entirety.
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Premiere
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Premiered by ChoralArt Camerata in January 2017.
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​Recording