Helen Grime wrote this Christmas carol for the Hallé Youth Choir to sing at the close of 2013. The words are from an anonymous medieval cradle song.Grime said of the piece: ?I haven?t written muchchoral music before so it?s really exciting for me. And I know they?re an absolutely fabulous choir. I wanted to write something quite simple in structure and clear in meaning.?

The text by an anonymous 15th century poet is illuminated by the legato and expressive phrases of this evocative work. From the Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series. Performance Time: Approx. 6:00.

The text for “Blessed Be That Maid Mary” comes from an anonymous 15th century English author and makes liberal use of a common literary device of the time: mixing English and Latin phrases together. Set with a gentle melody like a lullaby the Christmas work evokes warmth and a sense of quiet wonder. Duration: ca. 4:15

Fragtment af Mariahymne fra det 13. århundredeTekst: Anonym på dansk ved ole Sarvig

Based on an old Dutch melody printed by Adrianus Valerius in Nederlandtsche Gedenck-clank Harlem 1626 Prayer Of Thanksgiving has been arranged here by Eduard Kremser for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.The English verison is by Dr. Th. Baker.

Noël 2 is an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed voice choirs, which follows on from the highly acclaimed Noël! Volume 1 (Catalogue No. NOV310800). The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: from Byrd and Sweelinck, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages to Howells and Leighton, and work by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Eric Whitacre, John Tavener Tarik O'Regan and Richard Allain. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. Selected and edited by David Hill, Choral Advisor to Novello, Chief Conductor of the BBC singers, Musical Director of The Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of The Southern Sinfonia and Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Southampton in 2002 in recognition of his Services to Music. 'Noël was a welcome addition to the Christmas list for decent standard choirs - Noël 2 adds even more to the repertoire in a handy volume... The main enticements are some fantastic new arrangements of old favourites, a number of works previously only available in single sheets (Whitacre's Lux Arumque among others) and some fantastic new surprises. Adrian Peacock's Venite, Gaudete is a wonderfully original and vibrant setting, Richard Rodney Bennet's I Wonder as I Wander is both reflective and effective, and there are plenty more. Some of the pieces here will challenge your choir, but there's a vast amount to get the Christmas inspiration flowing. ' - Jonathan Wikeley, Music Teacher November 2009 '?an outstanding resource for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany ' Andrew Stewart, Choir and amp - Organ November/December 2010 Noel! 2 Interview With David Hill by Musicroom / Choeur SATB Et Orgue (Ou Piano)

This is a wonderful version of the beautiful Cherry Tree Carol for Tenor Solo and SATB Choir a cappella arranged by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker.

Music for Royal Occasions is an exciting volume of pieces written for coronations and other royal celebrations over the past five centuries. It includes long-standing favourites, such as Handel's Zadok the priest and Parry's I was glad - and works from earlier years, such an Henry Purcell's I was glad and the delightful Rejoice in the Lord alway . Many well-loved composers were commissioned to write motets for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and several are published here, including George Dyson's stirring Confortare , William Harris's Let my prayer and Herbert Howells's Behold O God our defender . In addition, two pieces performed at the wedding oF the present Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are included: Paul Mealor's beautiful Ubi caritas , and Hubert Parry's epic anthem, Bless pair of sirens . Music for Royal Occasions provides a well-rounded concert programme in itself for choral societies or community choirs. The collection offers many useful and accessible pieces for church choirs, suitable for a wide variety of occasions. 'an inventive selection of festive music' - Jeremy Summerly, Choir and Organ / SATB

3 Spanish Christmas Carols of the 16 Cent.-The popular edition of the Renaissance work that Noah Greenberg prepared for New York Pro Musica. Duration: ca. 4:50.

from Three Spanish Christmas Carols of the 16e Cent-The popular edition of the Renaissance work Noah Greenberg prepared for New York Pro Musica. Duration: ca. 1:20.