Tossup
One of these works by William Hayman Cummings adapts a melody from Felix Mendelssohn’s “Gutenberg Cantata.” A popular setting of one of these works in the UK begins in 3/4 time with the notes [read slowly] upbeat C, F, F, short G, short A, F. Harold Darke and Gustav Holst set a poem by Christina Rossetti as one of these works. Benjamin Britten’s opus 28 is titled A Ceremony of [these works]. Franz Gruber set words from Joseph Mohr to be one of these works, whose English translation features the line “Sleep in heavenly peace.” The Welsh melody “Nos Galan” was used as one of these works, which repeats “Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!” For 10 points, name these works that include “Away in a Manger.” ■END■
ANSWER: Christmas carols [accept Christmas songs; accept A Ceremony of Carols; prompt on songs]
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= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 5 | 100% | 40% | 82.00 |
| UK (South) | UK | 7 | 100% | 43% | 106.00 |