Connecticut Master Chorale

Benjamin Harlan
b. 1954

Stan Pethel
b. 1950

Arise! Behold His Glory! – arr. Benjamin Harlan; brass by Stan Pethel

Opening with a stunning "Arise! Thy Light has come!", this splendid Advent anthem proclaims the changes that will follow the coming of the Anointed One.

R. Kevin Boesiger
b. 1965

Adolphe Adam
1803 - 1856

Placide Cappeau
1808 - 1877

John S. Dwight
1813 - 1893

For Unto Us – R. Kevin Boesinger;
Incorporating "O Holy Night" – Adolphe Adam; Words by Placide Cappeau; tr. John S. Dwight

A joyful, classic Christmas anthem that adds sparkle to any Christmas celebration. A stylistic nod to Handel and the brief soaring refrain of O Holy Night are brilliantly woven into the piece.

Rowland H. Prichard
1811 - 1887

Charles Wesley
1701 - 1788

Dan Forrest
b. 1978

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus – Rowland H. Prichard; words by Charles Wesley; arr. Dan Forrest.

Dan Forrest's inspiring festival setting of this favorite begins with a brilliant brass fanfare and continues with his trademark magnificent vocal harmonies to the dramatic final verse.

Elaine Hagenberg
b. 1979

Martin Luther
1483 - 1546

All Praise to Thee – Elaine Hagenberg; words by Martin Luther

A tender telling of the Christmas story using ancient texts and a stunning melody punctuated by reverent and soaring Alleluias.

Mark Burrows
b. 1971

Hydom, Tiddlydom – arr. Mark Burrows

The word "hydom" mimics the drone of bagpipes and the word "tiddlydom" represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol recreates the sounds of these festive instruments with a cappella charm.

Bob Beers
1920 - 1972

Greg Gilpin
b. 1969

The Peace Carol – Bob Beers; arr. Greg Gilpin

A lovely choral arrangement of a song about the meaning of Christmas that was featured on the 1979 TV special: John Denver and the Muppets: "A Christmas Together".

Roger Emerson
b. 1950

Ross Fishman
b. 1987

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah! – arr. Roger Emerson and Ross Fishman

This exuberant depiction of the joys of the festival of lights combines new words with a traditional Hannukah melody.

Douglas E. Wagner
b. 1950

A Festival of Carols – arr. Douglas E. Wagner

A versatile, charming medley that combines six traditional carols: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; While By My Sheep I Watched By Night; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Pat A Pan; Still, Still, Still and Angels We Have Heard On High.

K. Lee Scott
b. 1950

'Round the Glory Manger – K. Lee Scott

A vibrant a cappella arrangement of a traditional spiritual.

CHRISTMAS IN SOUTH AMERICA

Rio de Janeiro

• La Jornada (Venezuela) – arr. Jim Leininger, b. 1942

  The Journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem as told in traditional Spanish.
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  Sherri Hansen
   

  

  Federico Fliedner
  1845 - 1901

  

  Adam M. L. Tice
  b. 1979

  

  Joseph Mohr
  1792 - 1849

  

  Félix Luna
  1925 - 2009

  

  Franz Gruber
  1787 - 1863

  

  Ariel Ramírez
  1921 - 2010

  Night Long-Awaited (Argentina) – Ariel Ramírez; Franz Gruber; Félix Luna; Joseph Mohr; tr. Adam M. L. Tice; tr. Federico Fliedner; arr. Sherri Hansen

  A gentle and flowing anthem with including a stanza of Silent Night (Noche de Paz.)
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  Victor Johnson
  b. 1978

  Adorar al Niño (Venezuela) – arr. Victor Johnson

  This traditional Venezuelan carol (villancico) is treated with a bright, warm, and colorful setting,
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  Mark Hayes
  b. 1953

  Brazilian Noel – arr. Mark Hayes

  Christmas meets the smooth sounds of Brazil in this bossa nova original. Close jazz harmonies, lyrical melodic lines and syncopated rhythms make this a uniquely festive musical treat for the holidays.