Fourth GradeFourth GradeDecember December RecorderRecorder*Please do not forget – you will be *Please do not forget – you will be

graded on your recorder graded on your recorder performance next month!!! performance next month!!!

Jolly Old St. NicholasJolly Old St. NicholasIn 2-part harmonyIn 2-part harmony

Follow the top staff of each group of two for Part 1.Follow the bottom staff of each group of two for Part 2.

Good King WenceslasGood King WenceslasThe "Good King Wenceslas" in this traditional Christmas song is

thought to be Wenceslas, a Duke of Bohemia. He ruled from 921 to 935 AD and was made a saint. Bohemia is in Central Europe and is

part of the present Czech Republic.

The lyrics (words) were written by John Mason Neale and published in 1853. The music to this Christmas carol originated in

Finland 300 years earlier.

Do you recognize this tune?

““Good King Wenceslas looked outGood King Wenceslas looked outOn the feast of Stephen.On the feast of Stephen.

When the snow lay round aboutWhen the snow lay round aboutDeep and crisp and even.Deep and crisp and even.

Brightly shone the moon that nightBrightly shone the moon that nightThough the frost was cruel.Though the frost was cruel.

When a poor man came in sightWhen a poor man came in sightGath'ring winter fuel. “Gath'ring winter fuel. “

*Solo means to play by yourself.Tutti means to play all together.

High C

High D