Christmas Is Coming: Joyous Music for the Holiday Season - New York Choral Society, Robert DeCormier

 

1    Joy To The World (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        01:43
2    Blessed Be That Maid, Marie (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        03:09
3    The One Horse Open Sleigh (Jingle Bells)        03:33
4    Lullay My Liking (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        03:57
5    Keresimesi Qdun De O Nigerian Christmas song (Arr. for Chorus and Percussion by Wendell Whalum)        01:44
6    Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (Arr. for Brass and Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        02:38
7    The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        03:05
8    Nöel We Sing (Arr. for Organ and Chorus by E. Power Biggs and Robert DeCormier)        05:19
9    Christmas Is Coming (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        01:50
10    Christmas Cantata: I. Quem Vidistis Pastores        03:25
11    Christmas Cantata: II. O Magnum Mysterium        04:43
12    Christmas Cantata: III. Gloria        02:33
13    A Virgin Unspotted (Judea)        02:21
14    The Holly And The Ivy (Arr. by Robert DeCormier)        02:03
15    El Nacimiento (The Nativity)        03:02
16    Pat-a-Pan (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        02:25
17    The Coventry Carol        02:55
18    The Friendly Beasts (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        03:16
19    A Hymn to the Virgin        03:55
20    We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        02:27
21    O Come All Ye Faithful (Arr. for Chorus by Robert DeCormier)        02:22

"Christmas Is Coming" is Robert DeCormier's selection from the tremendous riches of Christmas choral music. The choice emphasizes the most human aspects of Christmas -- the wonder and mystery of the child's birth; the irrepressible joy it brings; the love the mother expresses for the child; the fun of our celebration. It includes old songs, new songs, familiar songs in new settings, songs from many different lands and cultures. All remind us of the humanity we share.