A perfect seasonal choice, Onward we go is a consummate example of Thomas Hewitt Jones’s feeling for young voices, and his passion for sharing the joy of Christmas through memorable tunes. A beautiful, arching melody carries the delightful verse by Canon Gordon Giles, which tells of children singing as they journey to the manger. Shepherds, angels and the Magi accompany them on their way, bearing gifts of love to honour the incarnation in faith, hope and reverence. Expressive and irresistible, words and music go straight to the heart, with a warmth especially inspired by the dedicatees, chorister-tutor Caroline Lenton-Ward and the children’s choir of St Stephen’s, South Dulwich, a church which also played a formative part in the composer’s musical upbringing. The following parts make up the set: Treble part 1 in C, Treble part 2 in C (treble clef and alto clef versions), Clarinet in B flat, Cello, Bass Guitar or pizz. Bass, and Percussion (one player: Mark Tree & Tubular Bell (D)). The Clarinet, Cello, Guitar/Bass and Percussion parts are optional.
- ISMN: 9790220228650 (M220228650)
