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I Saw Three Ships

Arranged by Ryan James Brandau

A sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this jolly, lilting carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir and can include children's chorus. Three scorings available: full orchestra, organ/brass/percussion, and small ensemble of harp, trumpets, English horn, tin whistle (or flute, piccolo, or violin), and cello. Can segue directly into I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation (full): 2(picc).2(Eng hn.)2.2 4.3.0.0 perc (3) harp piano str

Available as a movement in Joy to the World: a Christmas Suite


Full Score - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and orchestra

FULL SCORE - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and orchestra
$30.00

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A sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this upbeat classic carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir on its own verse, with optional section for children's chorus.

Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation: 2(picc).2(Eng Hn).2.2. 4.3.0.0 perc (3) harp piano strings

Vocal score available for purchase. Set of parts available for rental.


Vocal Score - SATB with piano orchestral reduction

Suitable for both orchestra and ensemble version

Digital file (PDF) and permission to print copies as necessary

VOCAL SCORE - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and orchestra
$30.00

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Vocal score for this sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this upbeat classic carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir on its own verse, with optional section for children's chorus.

Duration: 3:45

Piano part is orchestra reduction; not intended for performance.

Purchase permits buyer ability to print vocal scores as necessary.

Full score available for purchase. Set of parts available for rental.


Set of Parts - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and orchestra

Full set of hard copy parts for rental. String counts can be specified at checkout. Includes shipping fees to performer (not return shipping).

SET OF PARTS - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and orchestra
$175.00

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Set of parts for this sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this upbeat classic carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir on its own verse, with optional section for children's chorus.

Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation: 2(picc).2(Eng Hn).2.2. 4.3.0.0 perc (3) harp piano strings

Vocal score available for purchase. Full score available for purchase.


Full Score - I Saw Three Ships for SATB, organ, brass ensemble, harp, piano, percussion

Digital file (PDF)

Set of Parts - I Saw Three Ships for SATB, organ, brass ensemble, harp, piano, percussion

Physical set of parts for rental. Price includes shipping to recipient (does not include return shipping).

0.0.0.0. 4.4.3.1 organ, harp, piano, perc

SET OF PARTS - I Saw Three Ships for SATB, organ, brass ensemble, percussion, harp, and piano - Trad. English, arr. Ryan James Brandau
$140.00

Physical set of parts (rental) for I Saw Three Ships. Price includes shipping to recipient (does not includes return shipping.

0.0.0.0. 4.4.3.1 organ, piano, harp, perc


Full Score - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and ensemble

Digital file (PDF)

FULL SCORE - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and ensemble
$30.00

A sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this upbeat classic carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir on its own verse, with optional section for children's chorus.

Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation: Tin Whistle or Flute or Violin, with English Horn, two trumpets, harp, and cello.

Vocal score and set of parts available for purchase.

Also available for SATB and full orchestra.


Set of Parts - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and ensemble

Digital file (PDF) and permission to print as necessary

SET OF PARTS - I Saw Three Ships for SATB and ensemble
$20.00

Set of parts for this sparklingly, imaginatively orchestrated setting of this upbeat classic carol. Builds to a joyous, uplifting close. Features each section of the choir on its own verse, with optional section for children's chorus.

Duration: 3:45

Instrumentation: Tin Whistle or Flute or Violin, with English Horn, two trumpets, harp, and cello.

Vocal score available for purchase.

Also available for SATB with orchestra.