Using a 15th century English text Robert Farrell has given us a new Christmas carol. There is a buoyant British air about the tune and it is written with a simplicity that will win the hearts of every church choir.

The choir book Musica Sacra Hungarica provides a survey of the broad spectrum of sacred vocal music produced in Hungary during the 20th century. Following on from the romantic heritage an individual Hungarian vocal style was developed, which became known internationally through the sacred and secular vocal works of Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály and Lajos Bárdos./ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte

Kirchenkantate, Bwv 192, 1730Ca. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The cantata 'Nun danket alle Gott” (Now thank we all our God) BWV 192 is based on the text of the well-known hymn. It is therefore one of a small number of chorale cantatas which contain no free poetic texts. Correspondingly, there are no recitatives either. It has only recently been assumed that this three-movement work was not intended for Leipzig, but was actually written in 1730 for Bach's prestigious position as Kapellmeister of Saxe-Weissenfels. The court of Duke Christian enjoyed the its sojourn in the newly-renovated castle of its secondary residence in Sangerhausen and, at Trinity, in the court church, celebrated the anniversary of its consecration with festive music. Bach evidently occasionally contributed to this. The work does not survive complete. Even in the 18th century a full score evidently no longer existed, just a set of parts, the tenor part of which is entirely missing. For the new edition the missing part has been reconstructed by Detlev Schulten (Leipzig)./ Répertoire / Chœur Mixte et Piano

Featured in the Twentieth Century Fox Television Series Glee-From Glee's 3rd season and the graduation album this song opens with a reflection on feelings of doubt that every young person experiences when facing an unknown future but soon transitions into a powerful and uplifting refrain that expresses hope and confidence.

Using a text from St. Teresa of Avila Spain from the 16th century Dale Peterson creates an anthem that calls us as disciples to extol Christ's virtues. The music has a quality that feels equally at home in an evangelical worship center with piano to a Liturgical church with organ. The personalized text enables this piece to fill moments of reflection for many themes from mission to service.

Kevin Memley's artistry paints pictures with music in this setting of 19th century poet Thomas Hood's words. High school and college choirs will be enraptured by the beauty of this selection. One can hear the rain begin to fall atthe opening and the longing for summer's song by the end.

I am His and He is mine are the words heard in loving gratitude - this is a divine love song. Adoration and awe emanate from the passionate music that so elegantly supports the 19th century text of George W. Robinson.

Robert H. Young perhaps the father of the 20th century American madrigal brings us a romantic setting of Cherry Ripe. An ancient text unfolds into Young's caring touch with sonorous sounds that caress each word.

Although the words come from the 19th century there is no question the music is of today. The opening tonal clusters from the choir accompanied by a rolling line and steady harmony in the piano create a mood of mystery. Praise rings forth exuberantly in salute of God's command of life and death however the music stays well-grounded in reality and the newness is engaging. An excellent church anthem general song of praise All Saints day or concert. Medium difficulty.

Libretto-'Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail' (Abduction from the Seraglio) was Mozart's first important success. The libretto by Johann Gottlieb Stephanie features another popular topic in later eighteenth-century drama - the rescue of anabducted heroine. In this instance she is a lady of noble Spanish birth who has been captured by Barbary pirates and sold into the captivity of the Pasha Selim who has fallen in love with her. In the end she is rescued by herbeloved Belmonte with the assistance of his servant Pedrillo. This edition of the libretto is in the orginal German with an English translation.

The words and melodies American song writer Stephen Foster exemplify our nation in the 19th century. Dr. Gerald Custer has maintained that character in this madrigal-like setting. The heart from a time gone by sings through in warmth and sincerity. Good high school choirs college and community ensembles will jump at the chance to program this gem.

A spectacular tour-de-force of Irving Berlin's all-time hit tunes! Showcases 18 classic songs in four dynamite sections: I. There's No Business Like Show Business II. Blue Skies III. Steppin' Out with My Baby IV. God Bless America. Timeless music for all ages! Available: SATB SAB Instrumental Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 20:00.