Description
While the song is now usually called the GLOUCESTER WASSAIL and was certainly copied down from a Gloucestershire resident by Ralph Vaughan Williams, it existed in many versions in most of the counties of southern England. The wassail – the blessing of the trees and animals – most likely developed from winter rituals hopefully guaranteeing the return of spring growth and summer abundance. ‘Gutsy’ playing is needed!
Voicing: for String Orchestra, Grade 3.5 Full Score
Series: Southern Music Orchestra
Medium: Softcover
SKU: HL01454409
