Huron Carol
Grade
Duration
Ensemble
Intermediate
3" 12"
Choir - SATB, Piano
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Minimum order
of 16
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The Huron Carol has been attributed to the Jesuit Jean de Brebéuf who is thought to have written the words in the early 1640's to the tune of a folk song, Une Jeune Pucelle. As with many Christian impositions on First Nations people and culture, the song has a questionable past. I refer you to the following sites for more information on the history of the piece:
http://anishinabeknews.ca/2014/12/20/huron-carol-canadas-ô€€µrst-christmas-song/
https://www.united-church.ca/blogs/round-table/unwrapping-huron-carol
https://broadview.org/the-complex-history-of-the-huron-carol/
I chose to arrange this piece for choir because of the haunting melody, and also in the hopes that anyone who performs it would investigate further into its history, as well as the history of our First Nations people.
Ordering Information
Digital orders will be emailed to you as pdf files. Each digital order will come with one pdf file per part, as well as a conductor's score. The purchaser has the right to print copies of the pdf files for their, or their ensemble's, use only. All copies remain part of the original purchase.
Print orders will be shipped by Canada Post. Please contact me if you require other shipping methods. Each print order will come with one copy of each part, as well as a conductor's score. The purchaser has the right to make copies of the print files for their, or their ensemble's, use only. All copies remain part of the original purchase.
Any copies required outside of the original purchase must be bought separately; for example, scores needed for festival adjudicators, exams, personal copies, etc. must be original, purchased scores.