Jingle bells

This is an American song and was originally written for Thanksgiving and called One Horse Open Sleigh. It was so popular that it was sung again at Christmas. There have been a number of variations to the words over the years.

Words and music by Alexander L’Estrange

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Key stage KS1, KS2, EYFS

Year group Reception, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Subject English

SEN/Accessibility Slower backing tracks, Braille scores

Copyright/Public domain (PD) Public domain songs (PD)

Style Seasonal/holiday song

Vocal range Medium (around an octave), Big (more than an octave)

Musical format Unison, Additional instrumental parts
- Jingle bells (notes and activities)

SONG WRITTER BIOGRAPHY
AUDIO & COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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Song Writer Biography

Alexander L’Estrange

Alexander L’Estrange (b.1974) is a fresh and exciting voice in choral music. With roots in the British choral tradition and a successful international career as a jazz musician and arranger, Alexander has been described by composer and broadcaster Howard Goodall as ‘the ideal 21st-century musician’, an accolade acknowledging not just his outstanding musicianship but also his huge versatility. His original compositions include Lute-Book Lullaby, On Eagles’ Wings, Prayers for Peace, Love’s Philosophy and Zimbe!, a 40-minute, African-inspired cantata for SATB chorus, children’s choir and jazz quintet, commissioned by Dorking Choral Society and premiered in November 2008 and which brought together performers young and old from across the local community.
Audio and copyright information

Audio information
The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by The National Youth Choir of Great Britain – Southern Juniors and the Academy of Contemporary Music, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg studios. The backing track was created specially for the Sing Up programme by Erwin Keiles.

Copyright information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.