Acts 12

Parry presents a fresh take on this popular 15th-century macaronic carol through appealing imitation, strong rhythmic interest, mixed meter, and imaginative harmonic language, culminating in a satisfying

Alice is inspired by the Lewis Carroll story Alice in Wonderland. It is a frolicking journey through the well-known story as seen through the eyes of the talented Sarah Quartel. Scored for

This beautiful setting of an anonymous medieval text follows a brokenhearted lover into the woods. Beautifully sculpted melodic lines and engaging harmonies fluctuate between major and minor keys. Supported

This lively, inventive setting by Benjamin Harlan of the 19th century French carol Angels We Have Heard on High features interesting choral textures, a great keyboard accompaniment, and 7/8 meter.

As She Goes sets reflective and inspirational text against the backdrop of a simple and melodic folk song, quoting the Irish love songs My Love's an Arbutus and Wild Mountain

In this fast and energetic piece, Quartel sets her own text celebrating the joy of singing. The melody weaves in and out of the texture, supported by dynamic vocal accompaniment and rhythmically driven by

This is a celebratory anthem for full mixed voices that serves church well. It presents an uplifting design to challenge and inspire through musical energy, scoring, and choice of text. It celebrates the

This is a warm and contemplative a cappella setting of the medieval Latin hymn built around harmonic sequences and an appealing opening phrase. With no divisi of the four parts, it is a good piece for

Inspired by the text of poet E. Pauline Johnson, Sarah Quartel has created an energetic and fun piece for a cappella voices. Melodic elements and counter melodies are shared between the voices in a

This is a tranquil setting of The Journey Prayer from the Celtic compendium Carmina Gadelica. The sense of prescient optimism is captured in the flowing piano part, while the simplicity of the

This is an evocative setting of a powerful text by Sean Street describing the call for assistance made by the occupied Channel Islands in 1944 and the response of the Red Cross ship, the Vega,

A short, upbeat setting of the Latin from Psalms 9, 95, and 97, this selection opens with a triple-meter dance-like section that features optional clapping. This is juxtaposed with a darker, more chromatic

This setting of the well-known hymn text "Christ the Lord is risen again!" features bright vocal lines and an energetic accompaniment. The scoring is flexible, allowing performance with either one or two

This setting of 'The Call' by George Herbert is simple but effective, reflecting the directness of the original poem. The three-bar phrases create a feeling of expectancy throughout the verses and are

In this welcome original setting of the much-loved 15th-century Coventry Carol text, Malcolm Archer fully exploits its dramatic potential. In the process, he has created a very pleasing and useful addition

Based on Frances Anne Kemble's poem An Entreaty, this enchanting piece describes the experience of leaving a beloved time and place. Lush harmonic language and lyrical melodies vividly paint these

This Easter carol is based on a translation from the Latin Piae Cantiones and set in strophic form, with a texture that builds from verse to verse and with varying harmonizations, culminating in a

Hail, Heavenly Beam is a powerful and joyful setting of a 9th-century Advent prayer. Colored by rich harmonies and tonal shifts, the piece opens briskly before propelling itself towards a rousing

This is a high-energy, foot-tapping original setting of a well-known Christmas text. The bluesy melodies, jazzy harmonies, and swing rhythms give the piece a gospel feel that is festive and fun. Powerful

This is a lively reimagining of the 19th-century American folk hymn that opens with a solo verse then proceeds with a soaring top melody supported by the rhythmic vocal accompaniment of the lower voices,