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BRING A TORCH

Tune Information

Title: BRING A TORCH
Place Of Origin: France
Meter: 9.9.10.9.9.8
Incipit: 51171 23432 5117
Key: F Major
Source: French carol;F. Seguin, Recueil de noëls en langue provençale, 1856
Copyright: Public Domain
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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Sunday Morning Organist Volume 4: Introductions to Hymns and Carols
    Composer/Editor Jerry Westenkuehler
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 88
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 1: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 239 - 303
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Aaron David Miller
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 292
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 1: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 239 - 303
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Anne Krentz Organ
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 292
  • Two Hundred One Hymn Tune Prelude Miniatures
    Composer/Editor Mark Winchester
    Published By: Frog Music (2005) pp. 184
  • The Baptist Hymnal Organ Supplement II
    Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 61
  • Easy Hymn Settings Advent - Christmas
    Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1996) pp. 16
  • Hymns of Grateful Praise: Organ Voluntaries, Interludes, Modulations, and Free Harmonizations of Well-Known Hymns
    Composer/Editor Alice Jordan
    Published By: Broadman Press (1980) pp. 32

Organ Solo

  • PedalPoint Volume 39 Number 2 January February March 2019: The Magazine for Church Pianist and Organists
    Composer/Editor Alice Jordan
    Published By: LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (2019) pp. 12
  • The Organist's Library Volume 60
    Composer/Editor Patricia Lou Harris
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 53
  • Carols for Organ Volume 3: Easy Seasonal Expressions of Joy and Peace
    Composer/Editors Mark Hayes; Douglas E. Wagner
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 3
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 58
    Composer/Editor Jason W. Krug
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 55
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 79 Number 2 November December 2015: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Patricia Lou Harris
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 19
  • Carols A to Z: 38 Organ Settings for Worship or Recital
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 66
  • The Organist Volume 118 Number 5 November December 2014: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Jason W. Krug
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 21
  • The Joy of Christmas: Six Sparkling Carol Settings for Worship or Recital
    Composer/Editor Diane Joyce Bish
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 9
  • 8 Easy Chorale Preludes for All Seasons
    Composer/Editor Benjamin M. Culli
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2012) pp. 12
  • Carols for the Nativity: Nine Carol Settings for Organ
    Composer/Editor John Eggert
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2012) pp. 12
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 47 Number 2 November December 2012: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; David H. Hegarty
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 22
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 47 Number 2 November December 2012: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; David H. Hegarty
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 22
  • Sunday Morning Organist Volume 1: Solos For Christmas
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 50
  • The Bethlehem Collection: Six Preludes nad Postludes for Christmas for Organ Solo
    Composer/Editor David M. Cherwien
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2008) pp. 10
  • Nativity Suite for Organ: Based on 5 French Carols
    Composer/Editor Kenneth T. Kosche
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2005) pp. 16
  • Nine Hymns for the Church Year: Arranged for Organ
    Composer/Editor James Pethel
    Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (2003) pp. 15
  • Big Brown Book of Organ Solos
    Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Ken Barker; Owen Griffin
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2002) pp. 108
  • Christmas with Alice Jordan: Arrangements for Organ
    Composer/Editor Alice Jordan
    Published By: Church Street Music (2002) pp. 6
  • A Blue Cloud Abbey Christmas Organ Book
    Composer/Editor Christopher Uehlein
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 6
  • Augsburg Organ Library Christmas
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Christopher Uehlein
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 124
  • I Sing the Mighty Power of God: Seven Hymn Improvisations for Organ
    Composer/Editor Jerry Westenkuehler
    Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (1999) pp. 8
  • Seasonal Hymn Preludes Volume 4 Christmas Part 3: Op. 11
    Composer/Editor Robin Dinda
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (1998) pp. 23
  • At the Organ with Keith Chapman
    Composer/Editor Keith Chapman
    Published By: Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (1996) pp. 14
  • Easy Hymn Settings Advent - Christmas
    Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1996) pp. 16
  • The Organist's Companion for the Church Year Book I: Advent Through Lent
    Composer/Editors Lee Gwozdz; David H. Hegarty
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 43
  • A Christmas Collection: For Organ
    Composer/Editor David M. Lasky
    Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (1991) pp. 54
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 54 Number 1 October 1990: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1990) pp. 40
  • The Organist's Library Volume 10
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1990) pp. 40
  • Christmas for Organ: Classics & Carols
    Composer/Editor Susan Caudill
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1988) pp. 38
  • Festive Christmas Classics Volume II: For Organ
    Composer/Editors Geoffrey R. Lorenz; David H. Hegarty
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 34
  • Hymns and Trumpetings: For Organ
    Composer/Editor Alice Jordan
    Published By: Van Ness Press, Inc. (1988) pp. 45
  • Mel Bay Present Christmas Organ
    Composer/Editor Marty Baxter
    Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1986) pp. 6
  • Mel Bay Presents Christmas Organ
    Composer/Editor Marty Baxter
    Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1986) pp. 6
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 21 Number 2 November 1986: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Howard Wells; David H. Hegarty
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1986) pp. 48
  • A Christmas Album for Organ
    Composer/Editor David H. Williams
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1984) pp. 12
  • Carol Preludes Volume 2: A Collection from the Nineteenth Century
    Composer/Editors Barbara Owen; Leon Roques
    Published By: Roger Dean Publishing Company (1984) pp. 26
  • PedalPoint Volume 1 Number 1 October November December 1981: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Betty Jean Chatham
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1981) pp. 14
  • Christmas for Organ
    Composer/Editor Keith Chapman
    Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (1976) pp. 3
  • Suite of Organ Carols
    Composer/Editor Richard Hudson
    Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1976) pp. 3
  • The Organist Volume 79 Number 5 November 1975: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editor Roger C. Wilson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1975) pp. 34
  • Noel! Noel! Noel!: Christmas Music for the Organ
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1974) pp. 23
  • The Sacred Organ Folio No. 10
    Composer/Editor David Paxton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1974) pp. 27
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 9 Number 1 September 1974: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Dennis Elliott
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1974) pp. 27
  • The Sacred Organ Folio No. 4
    Composer/Editor E. A. Hovdesven
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1971) pp. 34
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 6 Number 2 November 1971: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; E. A. Hovdesven
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1971) pp. 34
  • Christmas Carols for Organ: With Hammond Registration
    Composer/Editor Richard Ellsasser
    Published By: Harold Flammer, Inc. (1967) pp. 25
  • Carol-Prelude on "Bring a Torch": Saint Cecilia Series Organ Compositions No. 864
    Composer/Editor David H. Williams
    Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (1959) pp. 1
  • Thirty-Six Hymn and Carol Canon in Free Style: For Organ
    Composer/Editor Seth Bingham
    Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (1952) pp. 60

Organ Solo: With Optional Instrument Parts

  • Celtic Carols: Keyboard Solos (Includes Optional Solo Instrument Parts)
    Composer/Editor Bruce Greer
    Published By: Word Music (1999) pp. 38

Piano Solo

  • The Church Pianist Volume 33 Number 2 November December 2016: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Larry Shackley; Reed West
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 28
  • Of the Father's Love Begotten: A Piano Solo Collection of 10 Carol Arrangements for the Christmas Season
    Composer/Editor Craig Courtney
    Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (2010) pp. 20
  • Star of Wonder: Piano for Christmas
    Composer/Editor Amy Herbster
    Published By: SoundForth (2009) pp. 19
  • The Church Pianist's Library Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Tom Birchwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2007) pp. 51
  • Emmanuel: Artful Piano Solos for Christmas
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 28
  • The Church Pianist Volume 23 Number 2 November December 2006: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Tom Birchwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 51
  • In Recital with Christmas Favorites: The FJH Pianist's Curriculum Book 5 Intermediate
    Composer/Editors Helen Marlais; Kevin Costley
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 41
  • Unto Us . . . A Child: Christmas Favorites for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Heather Sorenson
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2005) pp. 9
  • Classic Carols
    Composer/Editor Larry Dalton
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2003) pp. 32
  • Classic Carols: 10 Christmas Master Pieces for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Larry Dalton
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2003) pp. 32
  • PedalPoint Volume 23 Number 1 October November December 2003: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Janet E. Simpson
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2003) pp. 12
  • A Berry Merry Christmas
    Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
    Published By: GlorySound (2001) pp. 23
  • Good Christian Men Rejoice: Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Rebecca Bonam
    Published By: SoundForth (1999) pp. 24
  • Christmas Classics: Arranged for Piano
    Composer/Editor Carolyne M. Taylor
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 15
  • Carols of Christmas: In Baroque Style - Solo Piano Intermediate
    Composer/Editor Carrie Kraft
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1997) pp. 28
  • Christmas Tapestry: Ten Solo Piano Arrangements for Christmas
    Composer/Editor Bruce Greer
    Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1996) pp. 13
  • The Church Pianist Volume 13 Number 2 November December 1996: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Ron Loree
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1996) pp. 22
  • Come to the Manger: 7 Early Advanced Piano Solos for the Advent/Christmas Season
    Composer/Editor Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (1995) pp. 7
  • Classical Carols II For the Advanced Pianist: Christmas Arrangements by Carolyne M. Taylor
    Composer/Editor Carolyne M. Taylor
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1994) pp. 28
  • Colors of Christmas: Arrangements for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editors Don Phillips; David Carnes
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1994) pp. 22
  • Christmas Hope: Christmas Carols for Piano
    Composer/Editor Phil Perkins
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1992) pp. 11
  • A Christmas Collection: Beautiful New Arrangements of Eight Christmas Favorites for Late Intermediate Pianists
    Composer/Editor Kenon D. Renfrow
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (1991) pp. 12
  • Celebrate the Season: New Age Piano Stylings of Traditional Holiday Music
    Composer/Editor Michael Scott
    Published By: Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (1991) pp. 22
  • Christmas Collection Book 1: Beautiful New Arrangements of Eight Christmas Favorites for Late Intermediate Pianists
    Composer/Editor Kenon D. Renfrow
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (1991) pp. 12
  • A Keyboard Christmas Volume II: Piano Arrangements by Bruce Greer
    Composer/Editor Bruce Greer
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1987) pp. 8
  • The Church Pianist Volume 4 Number 2 November 1987: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1987) pp. 27
  • For the Beauty of the Earth: For the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Betty Jean Chatham
    Published By: Broadman Press (1983) pp. 20
  • Christmas Christmas Christmas: Piano Arrangements of Christmas Favorites
    Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1981) pp. 3
  • PedalPoint Volume 1 Number 1 October November December 1981: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Betty Jean Chatham
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1981) pp. 14
  • Well-Tempered Praise (Volume 1): Mark Hayes Piano
    Composer/Editor Mark Hayes
    Published By: Harold Flammer, Inc. (1981) pp. 22
  • Still More Christmas Cameos: A Set of Distinctive Piano Transcriptions
    Composer/Editor John W. Schaum
    Published By: Schaum Publications, Inc. (1966) pp. 14
  • Piano Transcriptions of Your Favorite Christmas Carols
    Composer/Editor Spencer Parsons
    Published By: Theodore Presser Company (1958) pp. 43

Piano and Organ Duet

  • A Festival of Christmas: Duets For Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editor Bill Galliford
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1988) pp. 3
  • Christmas Duets For Organ and Piano: Volume 3
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1983) pp. 23

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

  • Repeat the Sounding Joy!: 15 Christmas Favorites for Solo Instrument with Tracks or Piano
    Composer/Editors David S. Winkler; Fletch Wiley
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1990) pp. 68

Instruments: Organ and Trumpet

  • The Christmas Trumpet: Traditional Carols Arranged for Organ and Trumpet
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2010) pp. 3

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet Two Pianos

  • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
    Composer/Editor Chip Davis
    Published By: Dots and Lines, Inc. (1985) pp. 24

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • The Christian Christmas Songbook: 46 Songs from Top Contemporary Christian Artists
    Composer/Editor Amy Grant
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2002) pp. 178
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Media

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #922
  • Four-part harmony, full-score (PDF, NWC)
The Cyber Hymnal #646
Text: Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
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The Cyber Hymnal #13969
Text: Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
The Cyber Hymnal #14700
Text: ദീ-പം എന്തുവിൻ
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
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Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #922

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #922

Christian Worship #364

Christian Worship #364
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Evangelical Lutheran Worship #292

Evangelical Lutheran Worship #292
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Glory to God #110

Glory to God #110
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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #103

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #103

RitualSong (2nd ed.) #534

RitualSong (2nd ed.) #534
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Singing the Living Tradition #233

Singing the Living Tradition #233
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Small Church Music #4620

Small Church Music #4620

The Celebration Hymnal #256

The Celebration Hymnal #256

The Christian Life Hymnal #134

The Christian Life Hymnal #134
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The Cyber Hymnal #646

The Cyber Hymnal #646
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The Cyber Hymnal #13969

The Cyber Hymnal #13969
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The Cyber Hymnal #14700

The Cyber Hymnal #14700

Voices Together #258

Voices Together #258
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Worship (4th ed.) #430

Worship (4th ed.) #430

Worship and Song #3059

Worship and Song #3059
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