"Ding Dong Merrily on High" first appeared in print as a dance in a book written by Jehan Tabourot. The lyrics are from the English composer George Ratcliffe Woodward which he published in his book "The Cambridge Carol-Book: Being Fifty-two Songs for Christmas, Easter, and Other Seasons." Light hearted and joyful, this carol works extremely well with concert band instruments and presents several showcases for instrumental groups. J.G.
