We are so excited to be back together with music scholar and multi-instrumentalist Tina Chancey! We’re rehearsing a program of music that spans centuries and continents: early American shape note music, Eastern European harmonies, folk melodies, and classical favorites. We are so grateful to Aldersgate United Methodist Church for welcoming us as part of their…
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Parting Glass
In 2020, we added a setting of the folk song The Parting Glass, based on The Wailin’ Jennys three-part arrangement. The Parting Glass is often sung in Scotland and Ireland at the end of an evening, when the last round has been poured and everyone is ready to head home. It has also been sung…
Coventry Carol
Coventry Carol is an English carol dating back to the 16th century. It’s often set as a soft lullaby, as might be sung by Mary to her son as he falls asleep. The lyrics hint at the danger facing the holy family, but the carol ends with a soft, comforting lully-lullay. Sheet music for Coventry Carol…
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
This carol is a bit of a mash-up, with lyrics from God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen and Here We Come a-Wassailing. Wassailers go door-to-door, singing carols and wishing good health and good fortune on their neighbors. In return, neighbors offer warm drinks and maybe a shiny coin or two. The setting is rousing. Like a…
Star in the East
Star in the East is an American hymn from the Southern Harmony tradition, composed by William Walker in 1835 (though the tune itself may be older). It is strident and energetic, evoking images of fervent worshippers, stomping their feet as they raise their voices in song. Download Star in the East in 3 parts Photo:…
Megruli Alilo
The Megruli Alilo is a joyous invitation to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Vox Pulchra 