Rocking Carol - Choir of New College Oxford

The Choir of New College, Oxford, performing Rocking Carol (arr. Higginbottom), under the Direction of Edward Higginbottom.

A recording is available on our disc "Nativitas" - available at http://www.newcollegechoir.com/nativitas-recordings.html

Also available as part of the Christmastide 3CD box set, also available on our website.

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Published: 14 November 2010

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Christmas
• Xmas
• Rocking
• Carol
• Choir
• New
• College
• Oxford
• Oxford University
• New College Choir
• Choral
• Chorister
• Treble

[hreader]

I have to admit I find this carol itself a bit sentimental but I like the arrangement. (Obviously in total disagreement with 'goatsareus' which goes to show how personal is musical taste!). Incidentally this link was sent me by a professional musician (he directs an adult choir).

[10skylark]

lovely choral arrangement and singing!!!

[goatsareus]

Golly - I really find this arrangement annoying syrupy - I think it's just horrible. There are far better arrangements out there that don't make you want to projectile-vomit!!

No offence!

[Bigbearbeau]

I first heard this choir in Oxford when I was 16 it sent shivers down my spine and went on to be a lay clerk at bristol cathedral - such an inspiration!!!

[lustful2]

Good old Edward ! I mean of course the Director of Music of New College Oxford. This arrangement and incredible harmonisation just sent shivers down my spine. It's interesting here how a a carol like this can sound so different when sung by this famous Choir.

[loupblanc26]

Magnificent! thanks for this splendid video.

[OrganicTory]

A tantalising glimpse of the vocal treats in store at Oxford this Christmas!

[treblechoir99]

Great Carol. This album is wonderful. Good to see the Choir of New College in this pieces.