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I will keep Christmas
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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I will keep Christmas by Geoff Allan — Lyrics
I will keep Christmas in the cold hedgerow,
With red, shining holly and winter snow.
I will keep Christmas far from any town
On the frosted side of the windswept down.
Stars will be candles of sweet silver fire,
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About I will keep Christmas
Geoff Allan’s I Will Keep Christmas is a sacred piece for S.SATB choir, setting a poem that speaks of a solitary, natural celebration of the Nativity. The text evokes a powerful image of finding Christmas amidst the stark beauty of the winter landscape, away from any populated centre. The imagery of stars as candles and waves as bells creates a unique and moving sonic picture, perfectly complementing the quiet devotion expressed in the final lines. This work offers a profound and personal reflection on the Christmas message, suitable for choirs seeking a piece that combines evocative language with expressive choral writing.
