This haunting medieval Christmas song from the 1500s was originally part of a Mystery Play performed annually in Coventry, England. Coventry Carol is still loved and sung around the world at Christmas time.
Please select Trio or Solo from the dropdown to choose the version you want.
🎻 Option 1: Three Cello Arrangement (Trio Version)
(Easy/Intermediate – includes mp3)
This trio arrangement is based on the earliest manuscript version and features the characteristic harmonies and odd bar lengths. The three parts blend warmly and are enjoyable to play. No cellists to play with? No worries! Play the first part along with the mp3 of parts 2 & 3.
Listen on YouTube or in the player in store.
What’s included:
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PDF score + parts (10 pages)
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mp3 backing track of Cello 2 & 3 with count-in
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Cello 1 uses 4th position
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Cellos 2 & 3 stay in 1st position
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Time changes add a fun challenge
🎻 Option 2: Solo Cello Arrangement (Standalone Version)
(Intermediate – no mp3)
This solo arrangement is a more “modern” interpretation based on an 18th-century version of Coventry Carol, along with an extra couple of bars we use in todays versions. It is expressive and beautiful to play, featuring rich double stops and register shifts.
What’s included:
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Solo cello PDF (2 pages)
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Suitable for intermediate players
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Standalone version — does not match the trio mp3 backing
Selecting Your Version
Use the dropdown menu above to choose Trio or Solo before checkout. Each option contains different files, so pick the one that suits your needs.
