The Nativity

Six a cappella carols with modern texts by Andrew Hawes are in this collection. The Infant; The Shepherds and The Magi follow the structure of verse and chorus and are upbeat and full of the wonder and excitement that accompanies new life. They are interspersed with the reflective poetry of The Manger; The Oxen and The Star and provide a sense of overall momentum and contrast. As a whole, they make an effective collection for concert performance or used individually within a Christmas service.