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Taken from a text from James Joyce's collection of poems Chamber Music, this beautiful setting for mixed divisi choir is filled with musical imagery and colorful harmonies. Featuring a soprano soloist

For nearly a century, the passage from the old to the new year at midnight has been celebrated by singing Robert Burns' poem. In this graceful arrangement, we hear the standard English version of the text

Composed for the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, this piece evokes the sheer joy of Christmas. The texture bubbles up and spills over with something reminiscent

Alexander Carmichael's "Carmina Gadelica" is a six-volume set of various prayers, songs, poems, invocations, and other lore he collected over a close to 50-year period (1860-1909) in the Gaelic speaking

Featuring an alto solo, this selection is found masquerading under a variety of names throughout the Irish tradition, such as Farewell Ballymoney and Going to Mass Last Sunday. A song of

A stunning treble opening verse begins with a solo, unison, and finally harmony before giving way to a tenor soloist and full mixed divisi choral harmonies. Equally traditional and modern, this perhaps best

A traditional working song from the north of Ireland, made famous in the 1970s by the legendary Irish group Clannad. The word "dulaman" means seaweed, and the song references two different types - one for

This lovely lullaby for mixed divisi choir is a traditional Irish folk song accompanied by harp or piano. Gently rocking, the lyrical lines rise and fall with the beauty and grace of the delicate harmonic

"Love Came Down At Christmas" (Words by Christina Rosetti, Music by Mark Armstrong). A gentle and tender setting of this well-known seasonal text for soprano solo and SATB choir.

Like many great Irish love songs, The Maid of Culmore tells the story of man longing for his absent lover, who has sailed away from Ireland and their hometown of Culmore. Skillfully arranged for

Opening with a tenor solo, the texture freely unfolds to support the stylistic solo before the rhythmic setting of the lilting traditional Irish folk song begins in earnest. The a cappella setting is

This beautiful Scottish folk song is perhaps one of the best-known songs from this region. Its use in many movies and television shows has solidified its status and introduced this genre to many young

Suantraí ar Slánaitheora for soprano solo and SATB choir arranged by Fintan O'Carroll. In this beautiful lullaby the Virgin Mary extols the beauty of her new-born Son. Ideal for your

This native Irish piece dates back to the 12th century. Its short verses focus on the scenes surrounding the birth of the Messiah heralded by the prophets as a gift from God "to end all strife." The

This colorful and dramatic symphonic band arrangement of well-known Wexford airs is one of Ireland's most celebrated concert band works. Composed for one of the Irish Military Bands in the 1950's it has

This Scottish folk song was popularized by singer Francis McPeake, who recorded it in 1957 for BBC Radio, and it has often been attributed to him. Irish vocalist and composer Eoin Conway has skillfully