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BTC1076 ARR: THE HOLLY AND THE IVY

For chorus (SATB) unaccompanied
Composition date: Pre Jul 1957
Genre: Arrangement
Text: Traditional
Duration: 3'
Commissioned:

By June Gordon (Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair) on behalf of the Haddo House Choral Society for their annual Carol Concerts.

Dedication: 'For June Gordon and the Haddo House Choral Society, 1957'

June Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, (1913-2009), known as Lady Aberdeen, a professional musician and founder and Musical Director of Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society.

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