In The Bleak Midwinter ScorePlay

This moody English carol has always been one of my favorite Christmas melodies. I arranged this for the 2013 Indiana University “Singing Hoosiers” under the direction of Steve Zegree. Due to Steve’s sudden passing in 2015, this was the last arrangement I wrote for him. Since this song has been so well displayed in more traditional choral settings, I decided to give it a different harmonic framework. The piano is an integral part of the mood and arrangement, while the choir displays a slightly jazz-infused harmonic palate. Despite the more advanced harmonies, the voice leading is quite kind, so it is very approachable by most mature choirs. For more info, go to www.darmonmeader.com or www.carlfischer.com.