Christmas Candles

for SATB Choir (with optional children’s part)

by Gordon Thornett

This light-hearted holiday song was commissioned by a local community chorus, one of whose members wrote the words.

I was asked to include a part for children’s choir, and I understand everyone enjoyed taking part. It has a simple message – to chase away the gloom, and spread light and happiness to all at Christmas time!

It could be performed without a children’s choir if desired, with some of the sopranos taking the children’s part.

The accompaniment is for piano, although it can be easily adapted to include other instruments.

SKU: GTT-012 Categories: Children's Choir, Choral Music Instrumentation: Choral

Voicing:	SATB, Unison
Instrumentation:	Piano
Descriptive Tags:	Celebratory, Fun, Inspiration, Light, Love, Peace, Singing
Season or Event:	Advent, Christmas, Winter
Language:	English
Duration:	1-5 Minutes

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