"Sweet Was the Song" by Eleanor Daley. Text from the lutebook of William Ballet. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir...  more"Sweet Was the Song" by Eleanor Daley. Text from the lutebook of William Ballet. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Robert Todd, Harp: Charlene Conner.  

"O Canada" (the Canadian national anthem) by Calixa Lavallée, text by Sir Adophe-Basile Routhier, translation by Robert Stanley Weir. Performed by the 2011 Touring Choir of The Girl Choir of South Florida on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Chu...  more"O Canada" (the Canadian national anthem) by Calixa Lavallée, text by Sir Adophe-Basile Routhier, translation by Robert Stanley Weir. Performed by the 2011 Touring Choir of The Girl Choir of South Florida on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd.  

"Gaudete," anon. 16th century. Arranged by Michael Engelhardt - http://mikeemusic.com Recorded live on December 4, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flor...  more"Gaudete," anon. 16th century. Arranged by Michael Engelhardt - http://mikeemusic.com Recorded live on December 4, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Lindsey Novitske, Percussion: Brad Peterson. Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Rejoice, rejoice! Christ has born (Out) Of the Virgin Mary – rejoice! The time of grace has come— what we have wished for, songs of joy Let us give back faithfully. God has become man, (With) nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By Christ (who is) reigning. The closed gate of...    less

"Mary Had a Baby," trad. African-American spiritual, arr. Royal Stanton. Recorded live on December 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South...  more"Mary Had a Baby," trad. African-American spiritual, arr. Royal Stanton. Recorded live on December 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.  

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas," trad. English carol, arr. Emily Crocker. Recorded live on December 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the combined ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Flor...  more"We Wish You a Merry Christmas," trad. English carol, arr. Emily Crocker. Recorded live on December 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the combined ensembles of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd.  

"Pie Carols". Traditional carols, arr. Daniel Gawthrop. Recorded live on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers and Men's Auxiliary of the Girl Choir of Sou...  more"Pie Carols". Traditional carols, arr. Daniel Gawthrop. Recorded live on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers and Men's Auxiliary of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.  

"Beautiful Yet Truthful", a folksong elaboration by Lloyd Pfautsch. Originally from "American Ballads and Folksongs" by John Lennox. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Conc...  more"Beautiful Yet Truthful", a folksong elaboration by Lloyd Pfautsch. Originally from "American Ballads and Folksongs" by John Lennox. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Ain't it fierce to be so beautiful, beautiful, So rarin' tearin' beautiful? Ain't it fierce to be so beautiful, beautiful, So rarin' tearin' beautiful? I ain't got no peace of mind Everybody is so awfully kind Outside of my door, they stand, stand, Waiting for my heart and hand Outside of my door, they stand, stand, Waiting for my heart and hand Almost every single hour Someone is sure to send me flowers Ain't it fierce to be so beautiful, beautiful? Ain't it fierce to be so beautiful? Ain't it fierce to be so brainy, brainy, So rarin' tearin' brainy? Ain't it fierce to be so brainy, brainy, Ain't it fierce to be so bra...    less

"Campana Sobre Campana" and "En Belén Tocan a Fuego" from "Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the...  more"Campana Sobre Campana" and "En Belén Tocan a Fuego" from "Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest" by Conrad Susa. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Harp: Charlene Conner, Guitar: Mindy Lofgren, Synth: Gayle Giese.  

"Benedictus" from "A Little Jazz Mass" by Bob Chilcott. Originally composed for the 2004 Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by t...  more"Benedictus" from "A Little Jazz Mass" by Bob Chilcott. Originally composed for the 2004 Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Percussion: Brad Peterson.  

"Wolcum Yole!" from "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28" by Benjamin Britten. Text anonymous. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Fl...  more"Wolcum Yole!" from "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28" by Benjamin Britten. Text anonymous. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Harpist: Charlene Conner. Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be thou hevene king, Wolcum, born in one morning, Wolcum for whom we sall sing! Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be ye, Stevene and Jon, Wolcom, Innocentes everyone, Wolcum, Thomas marter one, Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be ye, good Newe Yere, Wolcum, Twelfthe day both in fere, Wolcum, Seintes lefe and dere, Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be ye, Candelmesse, Wolcum be ye, Quene of bliss, Wolcum bothe to more and lesse. Wolcume Yole! Wolcum be ye that are here, Wolcum alle and make good cheer. Wolcum alle another yere. Wolcum Yole!  less