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Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present. -
It takes, as its premise, the story of Mary’s encounter with the angel who announced that she had been chosen to mother the God-Child. -
A bright festival opener featuring the strong chorale tune, ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’. -
A mini-fantasy combining two well-known carols. The lovely British carol tune ‘Forest Green’ contrasts beautifully with the angular ‘God rest ye’ in this arrangement. -
A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together. -
An artsy and delightful arrangement of the familiar carol, full of character and great brass sonorities. -
Mariposa Sketches is loosely based on ‘Sunshine sketches of a little town’ by one of Canada’s favourite authors, Stephen Leacock. Leacock had a summer home in Orillia, Ontario (a.k.a. Mariposa) and his descriptions of town life around the turn of the century are full of affectionate whimsy and humour. -
Carols of the French tradition from around the world are among the most beguiling of all Christmas music. -
Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble! The music brings together both modern and classical elements in a unique dialogue to tell the story in a fresh and satisfying way. -
Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.
