Composer

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William Garrett James

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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18:22

Movement_count

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15

Movement ....

Australian Christmas Carols is a collection of six carols composed by William Garrett James in 1948. The carols were premiered on December 16, 1948, at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. The collection was published by J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd in 1949. The six carols in the collection are "The Three Drovers," "The Silver Stars," "The Carol of the Birds," "Christmas Day," "The Three Drovers (reprise)," and "Christmas Bush for His Adorning." Each carol is based on an Australian Christmas theme and features lyrics that reflect the unique Australian landscape and culture. "The Three Drovers" tells the story of three drovers who travel to Bethlehem to see the newborn Jesus. The carol features a lively melody and a chorus that is easy to sing along to. "The Silver Stars" is a hauntingly beautiful carol that describes the night sky on Christmas Eve. The lyrics paint a picture of the stars shining brightly over the Australian bush. "The Carol of the Birds" is a joyful carol that celebrates the birds of Australia. The lyrics describe the birds singing and dancing on Christmas morning. "Christmas Day" is a traditional carol that has been adapted to include Australian references. The lyrics describe the joy and excitement of Christmas Day in Australia. "The Three Drovers (reprise)" is a reprise of the first carol in the collection. It features a slower, more reflective melody and lyrics that focus on the drovers' journey home from Bethlehem. "Christmas Bush for His Adorning" is a lively carol that describes the Australian tradition of decorating homes with Christmas bush. The lyrics describe the beauty of the bush and its significance in Australian Christmas celebrations. Overall, Australian Christmas Carols is a unique and beautiful collection of carols that reflect the Australian landscape and culture. The melodies are catchy and easy to sing along to, and the lyrics are both joyful and reflective. The collection has become a beloved part of Australian Christmas traditions and is still performed and enjoyed today.

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