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0:00:38 > 0:00:42- Hello and welcome to the - Christmas Carol Competition of 2015.
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- This special competition - is held on Prynhawn Da.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- It asks primary schools - from across Wales...
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- ..to compose a brand-new carol that - is performed by the school choir.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- We've had a fantastic response - this year...
0:00:59 > 0:01:05- ..and each school hopes to win the - Christmas Carol Competition title.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- The contest - is in its twelfth year...
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- ..and over 100 carols have been - composed during that time.
0:01:14 > 0:01:20- Let's take a look back at some - of the fantastic past entries.
0:01:21 > 0:01:27- # It's Christmas time - and every face has a smile
0:01:27 > 0:01:32- # And the young and the old - are ready to celebrate #
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- # This is the day - to celebrate life
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- # Stop the fighting and arguing
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- # Come and celebrate Christmas, - this is the day #
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- # We plan to send a box
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- # Yes, a box full of love
0:01:53 > 0:01:59- # We'll put a smile on the faces - of the world's children #
0:01:59 > 0:02:04- # Yes, Christmas has arrived
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- # A tree, gifts and a hanging wreath
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- # But we remember the baby - who lay snug in the hay
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- # We remember Jesus
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- # Jesus, Mary's son #
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- Many schools entered - this year's competition.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- Two people had the tough task - of judging the entries.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- It's the singer, Margaret Williams - and conductor, Huw Foulkes.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- They struggled to chose - the shortlist of ten carols.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- We'll hear some of them tonight - and the remainder on 23 December...
0:02:47 > 0:02:52- ..and reveal the winner of the - 2015 Christmas Carol Competition.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- Make a note in your diary!
0:02:54 > 0:02:59- Let's start with the carol by - Ysgol Gynradd y Graig in Llangefni.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- We're Ysgol y Graig in Llangefni...
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- ..and had a lot of fun - with the Christmas carol this year.
0:03:09 > 0:03:15- Our carol is Nadolig y Wladfa and - it's composed by Mrs Catrin Jones.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- It's about the first Christmas - for the settlers in Patagonia...
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- ..despite the hardship.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- We hope you enjoy it.
0:03:36 > 0:03:41- # There were months of sailing - to reach a better life
0:03:41 > 0:03:48- # The Mimosa transports us - on a distant voyage
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- # But disappointment awaited us
0:03:51 > 0:03:53- # We lived in caves
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- # Christmas has arrived
0:03:56 > 0:04:03- # And we repent
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- # This Christmas is simple
0:04:09 > 0:04:16- # Christmas in a vast, barren desert
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- # But remembering the birth of Jesus - brings hope to us all
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- # We've found a rare bit of hope
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- # At Christmas
0:04:27 > 0:04:33- # On the other side of the world
0:04:38 > 0:04:43- # No mention of Christmas lunch, - no gift by the fire
0:04:43 > 0:04:49- # The spirit - has shattered into pieces
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- # The burden of each loss
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- # And yearning for home
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- # Makes us beg for salvation
0:05:00 > 0:05:06- # From our Father
0:05:06 > 0:05:12- # This Christmas is simple
0:05:12 > 0:05:19- # Christmas in a vast, barren desert
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- # But remembering the birth of Jesus - brings hope to us all
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- # We've found a rare bit of hope
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- # At Christmas
0:05:30 > 0:05:35- # On the other side of the world
0:05:36 > 0:05:37- # Nathe Cristo
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- # Nathe Cristo- - # We'll sing a small carol for Wales
0:05:41 > 0:05:42- # Nathe Cristo
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- # Nathe Cristo- - # We'll sing a carol for our family
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- # We'll sing a carol of hope
0:05:52 > 0:05:57- # Gloria
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- # This Christmas is simple
0:06:06 > 0:06:12- # Christmas in a vast, barren desert
0:06:13 > 0:06:18- # But remembering the birth of Jesus - brings hope to us all
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- # We've found a rare bit of hope
0:06:21 > 0:06:23- # At Christmas
0:06:24 > 0:06:30- # On the other side of the world
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- # At Christmas
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- # On the other side
0:06:36 > 0:06:43- # Of the world #
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- A variety of stories - inspire Christmas carols.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- The story of baby Jesus - is very popular.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- It's the topic of the carol - by Ysgol Cynwyd Sant, Maesteg.
0:07:04 > 0:07:09- We're Ysgol Cynwyd Sant in Maesteg - and our carol is called Ffoi.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14- The carol was written by our head - teacher, Mrs Ellis and her husband.
0:07:15 > 0:07:21- The carol refers to when the - three Wise Men visited the manger...
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- ..to tell Mary, Joseph and Jesus - that they needed to escape.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- This year, we've seen many - refugees fleeing from Syria...
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- ..so we can compare this family - with the events of the present day.
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- It's important that the children - remember that Jesus was a refugee.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- # The Wise Men came from the east - with their own message
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- # Herod was searching for a baby
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- # A baby with no name, - no home or cradle
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- # The baby who was born
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- # King of the World
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- # Searching for a shelter, - a haven for three
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- # Fleeing from the soldiers
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- # Who came in their masses
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- # The star was absorbed - into the heart of the night
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- # Leaving the family - in worry and pain
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- # Mary in tears and Joseph was weary
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- # A sweet, little family
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- # Fleeing over the border
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- # Searching for a shelter, - a haven for three
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- # Fleeing from the soldiers
0:08:51 > 0:08:56- # Who came in their masses
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- # Escaping from Herod - and fleeing at haste
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- # And leaving the stable - to begin their journey
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- # Hiding from danger, - fearing every turn
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- # A family escaping
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- # From Herod and his men
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- # Searching for a shelter, - a haven for three
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- # Fleeing from the soldiers
0:09:31 > 0:09:36- # Who came in their masses
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- # Jesus the refugee, - a faultless child
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- # Innocently fleeing
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- # In the arms of his mother
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- # Innocently fleeing
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- # In the arms of his mother
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- # Innocently fleeing
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- # In the arms of his mother
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- # Innocently fleeing
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- # In the arms of his mother #
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- What do the judges look for - in a competition of this kind?
0:10:36 > 0:10:38- This year's judges...
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- ..are the singer, Margaret Williams - and conductor, Huw Foulkes.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- They have the difficult task - of choosing a winner.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57- It was far from easy.
0:10:57 > 0:11:03- Margaret and I chatted - for many hours about all ten carols.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- We had different ideas - about some of the entries...
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- ..but were unanimously about others - and we came to a decision.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- I was quite amazed.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- We wanted to find a carol - that stood the test of time...
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- ..and could be performed - for many years.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- I think we've found a few like that.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32- I'm not a huge fan of drums and - guitars in a big accompaniment...
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- ..unless it fully contributes - to the performance.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- I think it's essential to have - a good melody for a carol.
0:11:41 > 0:11:47- A catchy tune is very important - with children...
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- ..and it grabs my attention.
0:11:50 > 0:11:55- I'm looking for memorable lyrics, - a singable melody...
0:11:55 > 0:12:00- ..and a performance that conveys - the message effectively.
0:12:00 > 0:12:04- We have to remember - the real meaning of Christmas.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- All the ten carols - that have reached the shortlist...
0:12:09 > 0:12:15- ..convey the message, have memorable - lyrics and a singable melody.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- They know exactly - what they want to hear...
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- ..and what each choir needs - to raise the roof.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32- We'll have more carols - in a few minutes.
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0:12:47 > 0:12:52- Welcome back to the - Christmas Carol Competition of 2015.
0:12:52 > 0:12:57- This contest offers the opportunity - for primary schools...
0:12:57 > 0:13:02- ..to compose a new carol which will - be performed by the school choir.
0:13:02 > 0:13:07- We've already heard two great - carols, but I want to hear more.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- The carol by Ysgol Gymuned Bryngwran - is called Annwyl Santa.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- This special carol - asks for peace throughout the world.
0:13:19 > 0:13:24- Annwyl Santa is by the great team - of Aunty Gwenda and Mrs P.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- We've had a lot of fun again - this year with our new carol.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- We hope you enjoy it.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- Merry Christmas to you all!
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- # Christmas has come once again
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- # And I write a letter to you
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- # "Be generous, give me a gift"
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- # That is my wish
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- # This year, I would like a gift
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- # But not a shiny, swell one
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- # A gift that differs from the norm
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- # That's my wish, old man
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- # Dear Santa, dear Santa
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- # Here's a short note from me
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- # I will kindly ask you
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- # If I could have a favour
0:14:23 > 0:14:29- # A full sack of numerous treasures - for the children of the globe
0:14:30 > 0:14:34- # This Christmas, - I ask you for kindness
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- # I will ask you, Santa
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- # On behalf - of the children of the world
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- # Bring a sack full of peace
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- # To everyone this Christmas
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- # I would like to see everyone happy
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- # And children living in harmony
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- # Bring love to our hearts
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- # And let us love our fellow man
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- # Dear Santa, dear Santa
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- # Here's a short note from me
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- # I will kindly ask you
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- # If I could have a favour
0:15:16 > 0:15:22- # A full sack of numerous treasures - for the children of the globe
0:15:23 > 0:15:28- # This Christmas, - I ask you for kindness
0:15:30 > 0:15:35- # This year, let us remember
0:15:35 > 0:15:40- # The poor and weak in form
0:15:41 > 0:15:47- # One wish, one yearning
0:15:48 > 0:15:54- # That everyone lives in peace
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- # Lives in peace
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- # Dear Santa, dear Santa
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- # Here's a short note from me
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- # I will kindly ask you
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- # If I could have a favour
0:16:12 > 0:16:19- # A full sack of numerous treasures - for the children of the globe
0:16:19 > 0:16:24- # This Christmas, - I ask you for kindness
0:16:26 > 0:16:31- # This Christmas, - I ask you for kindness
0:16:32 > 0:16:38- # This Christmas #
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- We've already heard - the quality of this year's entries.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- The judges - have quite a decision to make.
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- And there's more to come.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- Next, we head to Barry - and Ysgol Gynradd Sant Curig.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- We're Ysgol Sant Curig.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- This year, - our carol is called Tango Trelew.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- It's composed by Miss Marged Jones.
0:17:09 > 0:17:15- The carol marks 150 years - of the Welsh Colony in Patagonia.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- The tango element came from - the traditions of South America.
0:17:21 > 0:17:27- This competition offers the children - the chance to perform on television.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- The carol has been composed - in a different style.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- # We travelled on board the Mimosa
0:17:36 > 0:17:39- # On a long and tiring journey
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- # Across the Atlantic Ocean - to the Welsh Colony
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- # To protect - our culture and language
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- # July was the date of the landing
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- # And we were miserable and cold
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- # December brought romance - to enchant us
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- # Puerto Madryn looked beautiful - below the moonlight
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- # To the music of carols, - family and friends joined together
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- # To remember - the Saviour of the World
0:18:16 > 0:18:20- # From the foot of America, - came the cry of Christmas
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- # That Christ - was the Saviour of the World
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- # The Welsh emigrated - without a second thought
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- # And the Wise Men travelled far
0:18:37 > 0:18:40- # Everyone hoped for one thing
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- # The promise of a better life
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- # Our new home might have been bare
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- # But the message of our song - was the same
0:18:57 > 0:19:00- # We praise and worship our King
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- # We bow down to the baby
0:19:05 > 0:19:09- # To the music of carols, - family and friends joined together
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- # To remember - the Saviour of the World
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- # From the foot of America, - came the cry of Christmas
0:19:17 > 0:19:20- # That Christ - was the Saviour of the World
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- # The Saviour
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- # The Saviour- - # The Saviour
0:19:24 > 0:19:26- # The Saviour
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- # The Saviour- - # The Saviour
0:19:32 > 0:19:37- # To the music of carols, - family and friends joined together
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- # To remember - the Saviour of the World
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- # From the foot of America, - came the cry of Christmas
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- # That Christ - was the Saviour of the World #
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- You might have already chosen - your favourite carol...
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- ..but will the judges - agree with you?
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- We've only heard half of the carols - this evening.
0:20:03 > 0:20:08- There's more to come next week - on 23 December at 7.30pm...
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- ..and we'll also get to hear - the winning carol.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- We finish with the carol - by Ysgol Rhos Helyg.
0:20:16 > 0:20:17- Goodnight.
0:20:20 > 0:20:25- We're Ysgol Rhos Helyg and our carol - is called Penblwydd Iesu Grist.
0:20:25 > 0:20:31- Our school sits between Bronant - and Llangeitho in the Tregaron area.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- Thanks to Mr Davies - for composing the carol...
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- ..and to Miss Menna - for teaching us to sing.
0:20:38 > 0:20:39- We hope you enjoy the carol.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- We hope you enjoy the carol.- - Merry Christmas!
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- # Christmas has arrived
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- # And the family is happy
0:20:57 > 0:21:04- # The turkey's in the oven - as the children wait for Santa Claus
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- # The family has assembled
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- # Closely around the fire
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- # There's everyone apart from Taid
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- # Who is exhausted
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- # The trimmings and gifts
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- # And food are in their place
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- # But never forget
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- # To give thanks to Him
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- # We must remember
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- # And try not to be sad
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- # Today is a day of celebration
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- # The birthday of Jesus Christ
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- # It's Christmas morning
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- # And Santa Claus has been
0:22:08 > 0:22:15- # Children are excited, the presents - entertain and Santa deserves praise
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- # Mam is in the kitchen
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- # Working on the stuffing, - pudding and sauce
0:22:23 > 0:22:27- # Dad begins to pour the wine
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- # To make things a little easier
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- # The trimmings and gifts
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- # And food are in their place
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- # But never forget
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- # To give thanks to Him
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- # We must remember
0:22:50 > 0:22:53- # And try not to be sad
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- # Today is a day of celebration
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- # The birthday of Jesus Christ
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- # The trimmings and gifts
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- # And food are in their place
0:23:09 > 0:23:13- # But never forget
0:23:13 > 0:23:17- # To give thanks to Him
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- # We must remember
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- # And try not to be sad
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- # Today is a day of celebration
0:23:28 > 0:23:32- # The birthday of Jesus Christ
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- # Today is a day of celebration
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- # The birthday of Jesus Christ #
0:23:46 > 0:23:49- Merry Christmas!
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