Mary McDonald breathes new life into a familiar Advent text, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, pairing it with the tune NETTLETON. She then adds her own melody and text in the center of this prayer

A really beautiful introduction establishes the tone for this glorious congregation/choir setting, which was the highlight of the 2019 Christmas at Duke Chapel program. Accompanied by organ and strings,

The poem Mary the Dawn explores rich poetic images of the relationship between Christ and his mother, reflecting key moments in salvation history: birth, passion, and resurrection. Charles

An original chant-like tune is used for the opening section, singing the Latin text "Veni, veni, Rex Gentium." Then the cello takes that melody as the choir sings the VENI EMMANUEL tune with English text.

With a neoclassical touch, Mary McDonald's Advent anthem features the beloved Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus text set to a new tune as a thrilling hope of the Incarnation. The soaring "Sing

For Advent, this energetic gospel anthem includes a hint of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sung by a soloist with options to soulfully ad lib. Accompaniment options include piano, rhythm, or full