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Once in Royal David's City

Classical/Vocal music • Lyricist: Cecil Frances Alexander • Alternative Title: Once in Royal David's City (Christmas Carol)
 
 
   
 

For choir

Title by uploader: Once in Royal David's City
Once in Royal David's City: For choir by Henry John Gauntlett


1.45 USD

Seller PlaceArt
PDF, 166.3 Kb ID: SM-000081142 Upload date: 09 Nov 2011
Instrumentation
Mixed choir
Scored for
Choir
Type of score
Vocal score
Key
G major
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
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For oboe and classical guitar

Title by uploader: Once in Royal David's City - Duet for Oboe & Classical Guitar arranged by Vincent Coley

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Free

Uploader Vincent Coley
PDF, 204.7 Kb ID: SM-000228651 Upload date: 14 Jul 2015
Instrumentation
Flute, Oboe, Violin, Classical guitar
Scored for
Duo
Type of score
Full score
Key
A major
Arranger
Vincent Coley
Publisher
Vincent Coley
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1'5
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
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For string quartet

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City for String Quartet

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3.00 USD

Seller Mark Bisson
PDF, 236.3 Kb ID: SM-000193059 Upload date: 24 Oct 2013
Instrumentation
Violin, Viola, Cello
Scored for
Quartet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Key
G major
Arranger
Mark Bisson
Publisher
Mark Bisson
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2'20
Year of composition
2011
Genre
Classical/Arrangement
Three verses of the carol, starting with a conventional treatment of the harmony but becoming more "Romantic" (like the Greig "Elegiac melodies") as the piece progresses.
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For brass quartet

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Brass Quartet)


12.95 USD

PDF, 812.3 Kb ID: SM-000250953 Upload date: 07 Jul 2016
Instrumentation
Piano, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet
Scored for
Quintet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which is scored for Brass Quartet (Bb-Trumpet (2), French Horn, Trombone) and Piano. This piece is also featured in "Festival Of Lessons and Carols" which also offered on this site.
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For woodwind quartet

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Woodwind Quartet)


12.95 USD

PDF, 808.6 Kb ID: SM-000250954 Upload date: 08 Jul 2016
Instrumentation
Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe
Scored for
Quintet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which is scored for Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Bb-Clarinet, Bassoon) and Piano.
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For string quartet

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for String Quartet)


12.95 USD

PDF, 810.0 Kb ID: SM-000250966 Upload date: 08 Jul 2016
Instrumentation
Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello
Scored for
Quintet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which is scored for String Quartet (Violin (2), Viola, Cello) and Piano.
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For wind quartet

Title by uploader: Once in royal David's city for wind quartet


7.00 USD

PDF, 315.0 Kb ID: SM-000337137 Upload date: 09 Jul 2018
Instrumentation
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe
Scored for
Quartet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2018
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of H J Gauntlett's melody, mainly following the harmony of A H Mann, but with variations.
Each instrument has a turn at the original melody.
The pdf file contains score and parts.
The sound sample is an electronic preview.

Original words by C F Alexander:

Once in royal David's city
Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her Baby,
In a manger for His bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ, her little Child.

He came down to earth from heaven,
Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was a stable,
And His cradle was a stall:
With the poor, and mean, and lowly,
Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

For He is our childhood's pattern;
Day by day, like us, He grew;
He was little, weak, and helpless,
Tears and smiles, like us He knew;
And He cares when we are sad,
And he shares when we are glad.

And our eyes at last shall see Him,
Through His own redeeming love;
For that Child so dear and gentle,
Is our Lord in heaven above:
And He leads His children on,
To the place where He is gone.
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For brass band

Title by uploader: Once in Royal David's City – Brass Band

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15.00 USD

Seller Mike Lyons
PDF, 503.8 Kb ID: SM-000296451 Upload date: 07 Sep 2017
Instrumentation
Trombone basso, Baritone horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Tubular Bells, Timpani, Flugelhorn
Scored for
Brass band
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Key
A flat major
Movement(s)
1 to 1 from 1
Arranger
Mike Lyons
Publisher
Mike Lyons
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2'21
Year of composition
2014
Genre
Religious/Christian
A new arrangement of this well-loved carol for band. For once, the baritones are featured, rather than the cornets at the beginning of the first verse. The second verse is a fairly straightforward interpretation but with muted cornets echoing each other with distant fanfares inbetween the statements of the melody on Principal cornet. The final verse is a huge, loud full band statement of the music with bells chiming throughout.
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For flute quartet

Title by uploader: Once in royal David's city for flute quartet


7.00 USD

PDF, 313.6 Kb ID: SM-000337167 Upload date: 10 Jul 2018
Instrumentation
Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute
Scored for
Quartet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2018
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of H J Gauntlett's melody, mainly following the harmony of A H Mann, but with variations.
Each instrument has a turn at the original melody.
The pdf file contains score and parts.
The sound sample is an electronic preview.

Original words by C F Alexander:

Once in royal David's city
Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her Baby,
In a manger for His bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ, her little Child.

He came down to earth from heaven,
Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was a stable,
And His cradle was a stall:
With the poor, and mean, and lowly,
Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

For He is our childhood's pattern;
Day by day, like us, He grew;
He was little, weak, and helpless,
Tears and smiles, like us He knew;
And He cares when we are sad,
And he shares when we are glad.

And our eyes at last shall see Him,
Through His own redeeming love;
For that Child so dear and gentle,
Is our Lord in heaven above:
And He leads His children on,
To the place where He is gone.
  • Comments

For clarinet quartet

Title by uploader: Once in royal David's city for clarinet quartet


7.00 USD

PDF, 321.0 Kb ID: SM-000337168 Upload date: 10 Jul 2018
Instrumentation
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Scored for
Quartet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
David W Solomons
Publisher
David W Solomons
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2018
Genre
Classical/Instrumental
Instrumental arrangement of H J Gauntlett's melody, mainly following the harmony of A H Mann, but with variations.
Each instrument has a turn at the original melody.
The pdf file contains score and parts.
The sound sample is an electronic preview.

Original words by C F Alexander:

Once in royal David's city
Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her Baby,
In a manger for His bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ, her little Child.

He came down to earth from heaven,
Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was a stable,
And His cradle was a stall:
With the poor, and mean, and lowly,
Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

For He is our childhood's pattern;
Day by day, like us, He grew;
He was little, weak, and helpless,
Tears and smiles, like us He knew;
And He cares when we are sad,
And he shares when we are glad.

And our eyes at last shall see Him,
Through His own redeeming love;
For that Child so dear and gentle,
Is our Lord in heaven above:
And He leads His children on,
To the place where He is gone.
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For brass quartet and piano - alternate version

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Brass Quartet and Piano - Alternate Version)


12.95 USD

PDF, 822.3 Kb ID: SM-000361551 Upload date: 27 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Trombone, Trumpet
Scored for
Quintet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
(This version contains two Trombones in place of a French Horn and Trombone) Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Brass Quartet (Bb-Trumpet (2), Trombone (2)) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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Duet for Bb-Trumpet and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Bb-Trumpet)


5.95 USD

PDF, 652.1 Kb ID: SM-000362134 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Trumpet
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Bb-Trumpet with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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Duet for violin, viola and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Violin and Viola)


5.95 USD

PDF, 651.2 Kb ID: SM-000362138 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Violin, Viola
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Violin and Viola with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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Duet for soprano, alto saxophone and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Soprano & Alto Saxophone)


5.95 USD

PDF, 651.2 Kb ID: SM-000362139 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Soprano and Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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Duet for violin, cello and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Violin and Cello)


5.95 USD

PDF, 663.5 Kb ID: SM-000362140 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Violin, Cello
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Violin and Cello with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

Duet for Bb-Trumpet, french horn and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Bb-Trumpet and French Horn)


5.95 USD

PDF, 651.7 Kb ID: SM-000362142 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Horn, Trumpet
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Bb-Trumpet and French Horn with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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Duet for soprano, tenor saxophone and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Soprano and Tenor Saxophone)


5.95 USD

PDF, 652.3 Kb ID: SM-000362145 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Soprano and Tenor Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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Duet for flute, Bb-Clarinet and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for Flute & Bb-Clarinet)


5.95 USD

PDF, 644.6 Kb ID: SM-000362146 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Flute, Clarinet
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Flute and Bb-Clarinet with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

Duet for C-Instruments and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Duet for C-Instruments)


5.95 USD

PDF, 643.3 Kb ID: SM-000362147 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Flute, Oboe, Violin
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for C-Instruments with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For saxophone quartet and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Saxophone Quartet and Piano)


12.95 USD

PDF, 813.1 Kb ID: SM-000362132 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Scored for
Quintet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Saxophone Quartet (Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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For trombone duet and piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (Trombone Duet)


5.95 USD

PDF, 658.7 Kb ID: SM-000362133 Upload date: 28 May 2019
Instrumentation
Piano, Trombone
Scored for
Trio
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Christian
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged as a duet for Trombone with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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For string quartet

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (String Quartet)


8.95 USD

PDF, 393.1 Kb ID: SM-000372673 Upload date: 05 Oct 2019
Instrumentation
Violin, Viola, Cello
Scored for
Quartet
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Key
F major
Movement(s)
1 to 1 from 1
Arranger
Thomas Quigley
Publisher
Thomas Quigley
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2'25
Genre
Religious/Christian
A slightly upbeat rhythmic accompaniment lends energy and interest in this inventive version. Ideal, especially for students or amateurs, it is a fine addition to your Christmas repertoire. Skillfully harmonized, it is accomplished and fairly easy to play. Highly recommended!
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For guitar

Title by uploader: Once in royal Davis's city


1.20 USD

PDF, 176.6 Kb ID: SM-000374708 Upload date: 11 Nov 2019
Instrumentation
Acoustic guitar, Classical guitar
Scored for
Solo
Type of score
For a single performer
Key
C major
Arranger
Berndt Leopolder
Publisher
Berndt Leopolder
Language
English
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
0'30
Genre
World / Ethnic/English
Weihnachtslied aus England
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For Bb-Clarinet solo and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Bb-Clarinet solo and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 625.1 Kb ID: SM-000510541 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Clarinet
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Bb-Clarinet solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For Alto Saxophone and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Alto Saxophone and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 630.1 Kb ID: SM-000510543 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Alto Saxophone
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for an Alto Saxophone solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For Bb-Trumpet solo and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Bb-Trumpet solo and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 625.8 Kb ID: SM-000510545 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Trumpet
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Bb-Trumpet solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For Cello solo and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Cello solo and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 627.6 Kb ID: SM-000510547 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Cello
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Cello solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For Soprano Saxophone and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Soprano Saxophone and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 626.6 Kb ID: SM-000510542 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Soprano Saxophone
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Soprano Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For Tenor Saxophone and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Tenor Saxophone and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 627.5 Kb ID: SM-000510544 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Tenor Saxophone
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Tenor Saxophone solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
  • Comments

For Trombone solo and Piano

Title by uploader: Once In Royal David's City (for Trombone solo and Piano)


5.95 USD

PDF, 627.8 Kb ID: SM-000510546 Upload date: 22 Jul 2020
Instrumentation
Piano, Trombone
Scored for
Solo, Accompanying piano
Type of score
Score for two performers, Parts
Arranger
Stephen DeCesare
Publisher
Exultet Music
Genre
Religious/Glorification
Tender and moving arrangement of the beautiful Christmas hymn which has been freshly arranged for a Trombone solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.
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