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Once in Royal David's City / Dance of the Reed Flutes
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Once in Royal David's City / Dance of the Reed Flutes SSA - Digital Sheet Music

Chorus Choir, SSA Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1795502

Composed by Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Jenny Jordan. This edition: pdf, streaming. Christmas, Classical, Sacred. 15 pages. Jenny Jordan #1355738. Published by Jenny Jordan (A0.1795502).

This imaginative medley pairs “Once in Royal David’s City” with “Dance of the Reed Flutes” from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. What begins as a bright, bouncy celebration gradually transforms into something darker, deeper, and unexpectedly powerful.

The light, skipping character of the Reed Flutes sets the stage with crisp articulation and buoyant rhythm, giving the opening an almost whimsical charm. As the piece unfolds, the familiar carol takes on new emotional weight, shifting into shadow and mystery before building toward a lush, expansive climax. Subtle rhythmic drive and layered textures introduce an edge of intensity that hints at rock-and-roll–inspired energy, adding a thrilling modern undercurrent to the traditional sound world.

Scored for SSA choir, piano, and string quartet, this arrangement showcases the expressive range of treble voices—from clarity and innocence to strength and emotional depth. The instrumental writing provides cinematic support, allowing the ensemble to grow organically toward a powerful, satisfying conclusion.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.

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