The Wexford Carol

The Wexford Carol
Irish Traditional
arr. by Celtic Woman
adapted by Musician 1st Class Tim Hill
Sea Chanters Chorus
Soprano: Musician 1st Class Antje Farmer

Recorded at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C. on Dec. 15, 2012

Published by Liffey Music

[jimearp]

I was a first tenor in the Navy Bluejacket Choir back in 1975 . . . the best vocal group I've ever stood stage with . . . but on our best day we couldn't get close to the precision and beauty that the Navy Band has achieved here. Truly gorgeous.

[lacase]

How appropriate for the US Navy Band to perform the Wexford Carol as Commodore Barry the founder of the US Navy was from Wexford in Ireland.

[lacase]

Excellent performance of this 12th Century Irish Carol

[Mark-plgo]

Antje is absolutely amazing!! Merry Christmas!!

[jacklong]

A Carol with excellent lyrics that is not heard too often. Be sure to listen to the version of this song by Meav of Celtic Woman, but this lady is also very good.

[gjm]

What a wonderful rendition of this traditional carol. Here' ate the lyrics for those who are interested.:
Good people all, this Christmas time
Consider well and bear in mind
What our good God for us has done
In sending His beloved Son
With Mary holy we should pray
To God with love this Christmas day
In Bethlehem upon that morn'
There was a blessed Messiah born
Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep
Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep
To whom God's angels did appear
Which put the shepherds in great fear
"Arise and go", the angels said
"To Bethlehem, be not afraid
For there you'll find this happy morn'
A princely Babe, sweet Jesus born"
With thankful heart and joyful mind
The shepherds went that Babe to find
And as God's angel had foretold
They did our Savior Christ behold
Within a manger He was laid
And by his side the Virgin maid
As long foretold upon that morn'
There was a blessed Messiah born

[AlanForde-CheyneMS]

I can't stop listening to this...so beautiful

[rachelsturm]

What a beautiful voice she has! The choir is wonderful!

[adawaymire]

She has such a beautiful voice, of course they are all amazing.

[lapilisful]

just beautiful, merry Christmas is a privilege to hear you 😍

[uasyvwm]

Thank You United States Navy Band and All the U. S. Navy Members !!!

[edwardwright]

Just saw this for the first time. Beautifully done.

[janicemiles]

Antje has such a lovely voice! The remaining Sea Chanters joining in gives this rendition a full, rich sound. Thank you for sharing your many talents.

[davekendrick]

Beautiful voice and pretty as a picture.

[MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

Beautiful arrangement. Thanks to soloist, choiresters, director and accompiment

[MsLindaMom]

Lovely arrangement and soloist
Merry Christmas!

[fmcm]

Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss also have a beautiful rendition of this Irish Carol on YouTube.

[martinacline]

That was so beautifully done! It's my favorite! <3

[stephaniehardwall]

It's may and here I am watching a Christmas song and movies here on YouTube

[hudsonbailey]

Merry Christmas, United States Navy Band. Bellissimo!