Full of Grace

Track Listings

1. As I Kneel before You - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir

2. Mother Dear, O Pray for Me - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir

3. Do Whatever He Tells You - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir

4. O Queen of Heaven - Rev. Scott Vandehey, Elizabeth Link, George Helbling and choir

5. Immaculate Mary - Rev. Scott Vandehey, Jim Valles, Michael Paperini, Sarah Edmondson and choir

6. 'Tis the Month of Our Mother - Rev. Scott Vandehey, Jeff Mentel, David Phillips and choir

7. O Sanctissima - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir

8. Hail Mary, Gentle Woman - George Helbling and choir

9. Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest - Dan Berggren, Randy Short, Robert Paschelke, David Phillips, Regina Kungys, Elizabeth Link and Mary O'Connor

10. Hail, Holy Queen - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir

Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
Several years ago, I promised Our Lady, Full of Grace, that I would produce an album of hymns in her honor if good health returned. My prayer became hers, and the favor was granted. In May, 1991, I celebrated twenty-five years of priesthood. I believed it was the right time to keep my promise. My thanks to our talented choirs and instrumentalists at St. Mary's for their generous participation. Because of their devotion, this album of traditional and contemporary Marian hymns is available for your enjoyment.

---Rev. Scott Vandehey

Album Description
"Full of Grace," a collection of hymns in honor of Mary, the Mother of God, was produced in 1991. Rev. Scott Vandehey, Pastor at St. Mary Catholic Church in Eugene, Oregon, at the time, had just hired a new music director, David Phillips. In addition to a vast knowlege and ability in the field of music, Mr. Phillips had extensive experience producing musical albums of his own. When this became know, the two became a team, and their first album, "Full of Grace" was born. It has been followed by several successful albums: "Gift of Finest Wheat" also in 1991, "Hovering Dove" in 1993, "Christmas Peace" in 1994, "You Are Mine" (also available on Amazon.com) in 1997 and "By Request" (also available on Amazon.com) in 1998. Their newest collaboration, "The Bells of St. Mary's" is due to be released in late November, 2000. "Full of Grace" has been very popular among those who seek prayerful and inspirational settings of both traditional and contemporary Marian hymns.

Full of Grace, Music, Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir, David Phillips

Jens Lindemann: Flying Solo
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Excellent Solo Debut

First rate album!

Phenomenal Player!

Jens Lindemann: Flying Solo
Eden Ahbez , Alexander Arutiunian , Samuel Barber , Fryderyk Chopin , Claude Debussy , George Gershwin , Percy Grainger , Jeno Hubay , Jens Lindemann , Franz Liszt , Fernando J. Obradors , Rob Parisi , Bobby Troup , Thomas (Fats) Waller , Clarence Williams , Brad Ellis , and Jennifer Snow
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Bach: Works for Trumpet

Music for Trumpet and Organ

ASIN: B00007JTXJ
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

Girl With the Flaxen Hair
Handful of Keys
Sugar Blues
Vito
Amazing Grace Variations
Danny Boy
Three Preludes
Three Preludes (Continued)
Three Preludes (Continued)
Oh Quand Je Dors
Etude Op. 10, No. 2
Hejre Kati
Sure on This Shining Night
Nature Boy
Irish Washerwoman
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring
Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2
Al Amor
Del Cabello Mas Sutil
Con Amores, La Mi Madre
Elegy
Play That Funky Music

Product Description

As both a soloist and former lead trumpet of the world-renowned Canadian Brass for five years, Jens Lindemann has developed a critically acclaimed career as an international virtuoso. This new solo CD is a perfect showcase for his talent. He is accompanied by pianists Jennifer Snow and Brad Ellis.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Solo Debut.......2006-09-12

Lindemann's musicality, technique, and showmanship is evident
here on a very high level. Of particular interest is
his very effective use of plunger to subtly modify his sound.
The Gershwin preludes are especially entertaining. He uses
the extreme high high register a bit more frequently than
I would wish, but with high range this strong, it's easy to
see why he would want to use it.

This is, overall, extremely musical playing. Minor quibbles
can be made about intonation in some spots, but the listener
will forgive these when the playing is so infectious and
the tone so fine. I found myself laughing on occasion because
I was having so much fun listening to what the artist was doing
with these pieces. It is apparent that Lindemann and his fine
accompanists were having a great time with this music. Buy this
disc and you will too.

First rate album!.......2006-03-06

Jens Lindemann really makes a name for himself with this album. Anyone who enjoys trumpet music will probably enjoy this. Jens is a true master at mixing jazz, pop and classical styles seamlessly. This album has a good mix of classical and jazz hits to suit anyone's taste. After first hearing Jens' beautiful tone when he played with the Canadian Brass, I was eagerly awaiting his first solo album. I had no idea his talent was so immense until I heard some of the songs on this album. His arrangement of Chopin's Etude No. 2 requires circular breathing for the entire piece. I think his variations on Amazing Grace are the best I've ever heard. There is even some insanely high stuff for those of you who like a little squealing now and then! ;)

Phenomenal Player!.......2005-12-01

Jens is one of the few trumpet players out there that can move with me a single note. There are some great tracks on this CD that showcase his technical brilliance, but most of the tracks show off his lyrical ability, especially the first track. My only personal complaint was with the choice of some of the 'pop' tracks - they just aren't really my kind of music, but Jens plays everything with wonderful clarity and fluidity (as expected).

God Bless America: Star Spangled Spectacular

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God Bless America: Star Spangled Spectacular
Various Artists
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
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ASIN: B00005RRLB
Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

God Bless America - Kate Smith
America The Beautiful - Leontyne Price
America - Robert Shaw
Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price
Yankee Doodle - Boston Pops Orchestra
Yankee Doodle Dandy - Boston Pops Orchestra
Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean - Robert Shaw
The Star Spangled Banner - Boston Pops Orchestra
Service Songs Medley: U.S. Marines' Hymn (The Halls Of Montezuma)/U.S. Navy (Anchors Aweigh)/U.S. Air Force (The Wild Blue Yonder)/U.S. Army (The Caissons Go Rolling Along) - Robert Shaw
The Stars And Stripes Forever - Keith Lockhart
National Emblem March - Boston Pops Orchestra
Variations On 'Simple Gifts' - Aaron Copland
Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor - Leontyne Price
This Land Is Your Land - Harry Belafonte
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Perry Como
We Shall Overcome - Ornette Coleman
Amazing Grace - Leontyne Price
God Bless America - Kate Smith

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Precise performances of festive music

Medieval Carols

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ASIN: B0000013XQ
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

Ave Maria - Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Jeremy Summerly
What tidlings bringest thou? - Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave
O viridissima virga - Rebecca Outram
Alma redemptoris matter - Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Jeremy Summerly
Deo gracias Angila - Jeremy Summerly/Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Rebecca Outram
Be merry be merry - Debroah Mackay/Jeremy Summerly/Philip Cave
Riu riu chiu - Jeremy Summerly/Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Rebecca Outram
There is no rose - Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave
Planctus Guillelmus - Jeremy Summerly
Eya mater Stephane - Jeremy Summerly/Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Rebecca Outram
Gaudete Christus est natus - Jeremy Summerly/Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Rebecca Outram
Hail Mary full of grace - Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave/Rebecca Outram
Now may we singen - Philip Cave/Rebecca Outram/Jeremy Summerly
Nowell sing we - Jeremy Summerly/Debroah Mackay/Philip Cave
Planctus David - Philip Cave

Customer Reviews:

Precise performances of festive music.......2006-08-11

This anthology of early Christmas music provides a refreshing alternative to traditional seasonal releases, introducing the newcomer to these works with a representative and well contrasted programme. The performances - by a much reduced Oxford Camerata - are carefully executed and well-balanced, if perhaps not authoritative, and a bargain at this price.

From a musicological viewpoint, there are, however, a few points worthy of mention. Firstly, it must be admitted that there is a certain degree of artistic licence with the title "Medieval Carols" given the inclusion of 2 Renaissance works in the programme - 'Riu, riu, chiu' (from 'Villancicos de diversos autores' [1556] but here craftily attributed to "traditional") and 'Gaudete!' (correctly indicated as of 15th century origin, but in fact here performed as in the extant version from 'Piae Cantiones', 1582). In addition, whilst the 'Agincourt' carol may draw attention to the varying functions served by the Medieval carol, it is textually at odds with the rest of the programme (commemorating Henry V's famous 1415 victory there). Lastly, it seems a shame that here - as on so many other recordings of pre-Baroque Christmas music - texts and pronunciation are modernised, a fact exacerbated by some peculiar word-underlay in some of the editions.

Still, the CD is well worth owning for the music alone (particularly at this price) and goes some way to reminding us that Christmas is more than merely a secular family occasion.

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Renaissance was better than this....
my favorite christmas cd
Great for a snowy night and a quite house

A Renaissance Christmas

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ASIN: B000054BDP
Release Date: 2000-10-01

Tracks:

Hail Mary full of grace (Anonymous, 15th-century)
Nowell: Tidings true (Anonymous, 15th-century)
There is no rose (carols) (Anonymous, 15th-century)
Noel, noel (motet) (Antoine Busnois, d. 1492)
C'etait a l'heure (noel) (Anonymous)
Noe, noe (motet) (Antoine Brumel, fl.ca.1500)
Lullay: Als I lay (Anonymous, 15th-century)
Nowell: Out of your sleep (Anonymous, 15th-century)
Marvel not, Joseph (Anonymous, 15th-century)
Alleluia: A newe work (carols) (Anonymous, 15th-century)
Conditor alme siderum (hymn) (Guillaume Dufay, ca.1400-1474)
Green groweth the holly (carol) (Henry VIII, 1491-1547)
Tander naken (instrumental consort) (carol) (Henry VIII, 1491-1547)
Sweet Jesus (King Henry VIII's Book, ca. 1515)
E la don don (Anonymous, pub. 1556)
Riu, riu, chiu (villancicos) (Anonymous, pub. 1556)
Es ist ein' Ros' (arr. Micheal Praetorius, 1571-1621)
Coventry Carol (Anonymous, pub. 1591)
Joseph lieber (melody) (Anonymous)
Hodie Christus natus est (motet) (G.P. Palestrina, ca.1525-1594)
In dulci jubilo (melody) (Anonymous)
Sweet was the song (lute song) (John Attey,+ca.1640)
Greensleeves (ballad tune) (arr. Thysius Lute-Book,ca.1600)
Psallite unigenite (motet) (Michael Praetorious)
Branle de l'Official (dance tune) (Thoinot Arbeau, 1519-1595)

Album Description

Produced in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "A Renaissance Christmas" celebrates the winter holiday. Selections include: 15th-century English carols, "Green grow'th the holly" and Taundernaken from the Songbook of Henry VIII; noels by Busnois, Dufay and Brumel; late Renaissance motets, lute songs, villancicos and instrumental dances by Palestrina, Attey, Arbeau and Praetorious' "Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen."

Customer Reviews:

Renaissance was better than this.... .......2007-01-11

In purchasing this CD, I was anticipating music that reflects the excitement that was the Renaissance. Instead, I felt I was listening to middle age dirges. I confess, I've not listened to the CD again.

my favorite christmas cd.......2005-10-31

Usually period music is so poorly produced and cliche, but this CD is flawless. The quality of sound is amazing; the beauty of the music transcends time and space. If you buy one Christmas CD, buy this one. It's the perfect elegant moodsetter for the season.

Great for a snowy night and a quite house.......2000-12-06

I first heard cuts off this CD on the syndicated early music program Harmonia and was enchanted by it. I ordered it the next day and wasn't disappointed after it arrived. The CD comprises various English, French, & Italian carols, dance tunes, noels, and melodies from the 16th century.

I'm not a trained musician so please forgive my lack of detailed musical critique. The tracks consist mostly of the heavenly vocals of the six members of the New York's Ensemble For Early Music, with a mixture of period instruments thrown in for good measure. Listening to it all, you can easily picture an advent service in a 16th cent. French cathedral. If you're looking for a beatiful peaceful collection of music to add to your holiday collection, this is it.

Favorite tracks include: Nowell: Tidings true, C'etait a l'heure, Es ist ein' Ros', Conventry Carol, Greensleves, Branle de l'Official.

Shakespeare's Songbook, Vols. 1 & 2
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Shakespeare's Songbook, Vols. 1 & 2

Manufacturer: Azica
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ASIN: B0002IQL08
Release Date: 2004-07-06

Tracks:

Ah Robin (Round)
And Let Me The Cannikin Clink
And Will He Not Come Again
Be Merry, Be Merry
Black Spirits
Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind
Bonny Sweet Robin
But Shall I Go Mourn
Can'st Thou Not Hit It
Come Away
Come Away, Hecate
Come Live With Me
Come O'er The Burn
Come Thou Monarch (Version 2)(Round)
Come Unto These Yellow Sands
A Cup Of Wine
Farewell, Dear Heart
Fathers That Wear Rags
Fear No More
Fie On Sinful Fantasy
Fill The Cup (Round)
Flout 'Em And Cout 'Em (Round)
Fools Had Ne'er Less Grace
For I'll Cut My Green Coat
The Friar And The Nun
Full Fathom Five
The George Alow (Version 1)
Get You Hence
The God Of Love
Hark, Hark The Lark
Have I Caught My Heavenly Jewel
Heart's Ease
Hold Thy Peace (Version 2)(Round)
Honor, Riches
I Am Gone Sir
I Loathe The I Did Love
It Was A Lover And His Lass
Jepha
Jog On
Jolly Shepherd (Round)
King Stephen Was A Worthy Peer
Lawn As White
Love, Love, Nothing But Love (Version 2)
The Master, The Swabber (Version 2)
No More Dams
An Old Hare Hoar (Version 1)
O Mistress Mine (Version 1)
Orpheus With His Lute
O Sweet Oliver
Pardon Goddess Of The Night
Roses Their Sharp Spines
Sigh No More, Ladies
Some Men For Sudden Joy (Version 1)
Take, O Take Those Lips
Tell Me, Where Is Fancy Bred
That Sir Which Serves
There Dwelt A Man In Babylon (Version 1)
There Was Three Fools
Three Merry Men (Round)
Tomorrow Is St. Valentine's Day
Under The Greenwood Tree
Up And Down (Round)
Urns And Odours Bring Away
Walsingham
Was This Fair Face
Wedding Is Great Juno's Crown
What Shall He Have (Round)
When Arthur First In Court
When Daffodils Begin To Peer
When Daisies Pied
When Griping Grief
When Icicles Hang By The Wall
When That I Was And A Little Tyne Boy
Where The Bee Sucks
While You Here Do Snoring Lie
Who Is Silvia
Why Let The Strucken Deer
Willow, Willow (Version 1)
Will You Buy Any Tape
The Woosel Cock
You Spotted Snakes

Tracks:

Awake, Awake
Battle Of Agincourt
Bride's Goodmorrow
Broom
Callino
Carmen's Whitle
Chi Passa
Come Kiss Me, Kate (Round)
Come Thou Monarch (Version 1)
Cup Of Wine (Version 1)
Damon
Daphne
Diana (2 Versions)
Dulcina
Eglamore
Eighty-Eight
Fortune My Foe
George Alow (Version 2)
Glass Doth Run
Goddesses
Go From My Window
Greensleeves (2 Versions)
Guy Of Warwick
Hem Boys (2 Versions)
Hey Ho for A Husband (2 Versions)
Hobbyhorse
Hold Thy Peace (Versions 1 & 3)
Hunt's Up
I Cannot Come Every Day (2 Versions)
In Crete
In Peascod Time
Jack Boy (Round)
King Cophetua
King Lear
King Solomon
Light O Love
Loath To Depart (2 Versions)
Love, Love (Version 1)
Master, Swabber (Version 1)
Mounsier Mingo
Mounsieur's Almaine
My Mind To Me
Nutmegs (Of All The Birds)
Nutmegs (Wooing Of The Baker's Daughter)
O Death (2 Versions)
Old Hare Hoar (Version 2)
O Mistress Mine (Version 2)
O' The Twelfth Day Of December
Oyster Pie
Peg A Ramsey (2 Versions)
Phillida (3 Versions)
Please One
Pyramus
Queen Dido (2 Versions)
Ratcatcher
Rich Jew
Robin Goodfellow
Robin Hood
Rogero
Rowland
Sellenger's Round
Shore's Wife (2 Versions)
Sick, Sick (3 Vesions)
Some Men For Sudden Joy (Round)
There Dwelt A Man (Version 2)
Titus Andronicus
Tom A Bedlam (2 Versions)
Troilus
Troy Town
Wellady
Whenas We Sat In Babylon
Where Is The Life
Whoop
Why Let The Strucken (If Care Do Cause)
Willow, Willow (Version 2)
Will Ye Buy A Fine Dog
With A Fading

The Promise of Ages : A Christmas Collection

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Superb Choral Christmas Music
Unique and special
Beautiful Harmonies and Vocalizations
A "top ten" Christmas album
A "top ten" Christmas album

The Promise of Ages : A Christmas Collection

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ASIN: B00000DFNP
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Nos Galan (Deck the Halls)
Lullay, Thou Tiny Little Child
Ther Is No Rose of Swych Vertu
I Sing of a Maiden
There Is No Rose from "A Ceremony of Carols"
O Magnum Mysterium (Responsory at Matins for Christmas Day)
Song of the Nuns of Chester, Verses 1-3: "Qui Creavit Celum"
Fader of Heven (Ca. 1450 Mystery Play)
Song of the Nuns of Chester, Verses 4-6: Lactat Mater Domini
O Magnum Mysterium (Responsory at Matins for Christmas Day)
Lullay, Lullow: I Saw a Swete Semly Syght
I Wonder as I Wander
Staines Morris (Blessed Be That Maid Marie)
Hayl, Mary, Ful of Grace
Seven Joys of Mary
Illuminare, Jerusalem
Good People All
Sing We the Virgin Mary
In Bethlehem City
Christmas Eve
Hodie Christus Natus Est (Antiphon from Chester Processional)
Jesu, Thou the Virgin-Born
As Dew in Aprille from " a Ceremony of Carols"
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending

Amazon.com

No one has recorded more innovative Christmas anthologies than Andrew Parrott--and this disc is no exception. The Promise of Ages presents a collection of wonderful seasonal music arranged for women's voices (all arrangements were either made or sanctioned by the composers). The selection includes 15th-century English works such as "There is no rose of swych vertu"; traditional tunes both genuine ("Deck the Halls" in an 18th-century Welsh arrangement for harp) and fake (J. J. Niles's "I Wonder as I Wander" and "Lullay, thou little tiny child"); rollicking Irish dance tunes; and 20th-century works by such composers as Britten, Holst, and Judith Weir on traditional Christmas texts. One ingenious and effective suite combines Peter Maxwell Davies's "O magnum mysterium" and "The Fader of Heven" with the 14th-century "Song of the Nuns of Chester." All of the performances are exemplary, but Emily van Evera deserves special praise for her beautifully simple rendition of the Niles tunes. This collection can stand alongside Parrott's The Carol Album as the thinking person's Christmas albums. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Superb Choral Christmas Music.......2007-01-20

Andrew Parrott, and the Taverner Concert and Choir have done it again !

This is a superb collection of traditional music from the past, some of it familiar, some not so well known, all performed so very well.

Unique and special.......2007-01-09

Loved this album the entire thing. An English flavour.
Especially loved the Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending..
heart stirring. A great way to get into the Christmas
spirit and lift your heart.

Beautiful Harmonies and Vocalizations.......2000-12-13

Like another reviewer, I am thrilled at Lo! He Comes, as well as with the unfamiliar setting for Hark the Herald Angels Sing and the beautiful Sing We the Virgin Mary.

If you love beautiful vocalizations, especially rare soprano-alto harmonizations, this is the album for you.

A "top ten" Christmas album.......2000-11-13

If this album contained nothing but it's splendid rendition of Madan's Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending, the album would be worth owning. Fortunately, the entire album is a brillant mix of voices, instrumentals and performance styles; the resulting album can be played several times in successiion without becoming repetative - no small feat for a Christmas album.

The album ranges from the 13th century Nuns of Chester to contemporary composers - Judith Weir - or nearly comtemporary - Britten, Holst ... with excellent sequencing so that no piece seems out of place.

The instrumentation varies from the traditional organ with SATB choir to fiddle, flute, concertina and cello. This provides the variety that makes the album so listenable.

For traditional Christmas music this album is a must.

A "top ten" Christmas album.......2000-11-13

The instrumentation varies from the traditional organ with SATB choir to fiddle, flute, concertina and cello. This provides the variety that makes the album so listenable.

Tracks:

Patapan
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing
The Coventry Carol
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
Good King Wenceslas
Once In Royal David's City
Rocking
The First Nowell
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
Wither's Rocking Hymn
Silent Night
Wassail Song
Dormi Jesu!
Boar's Head Carol
Past Three O'Clock
Lullay My Liking
Adam Lay Ybounden
Herrick's Carol
Angelus Ad Virginem
The Holly And The Ivy
O Little One Sweet
Songs Of The Nuns Of Chester
Winter-Rose
In Dulce Jubilo

Tracks:

Deck The Halls
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Lute-Book Lullaby
Ye Shepherds
Joy To The World
Down In Yon Forest
People, Look East
Blessed Be The Maid Marie
Sir Christmas
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
O Come, All Ye Faithful
The Twelve Days Of Christmas
Here We Come A-Wassailing
All My Heart
Joseph Dearest (Song Of The Crib)
I Saw Three Ships
How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
The Birds
The Old Year Now (Greensleeves)
A Merry Christmas

Tracks:

Gymel Of Guilelmus Monachus
Anon.: Nowell, Nowell: Tidings True
Roy Henry: Sanctus
Anon: Blessed Be Thou, Heavenly Queen
Anon: Qui Natus Est
Anon: Carol With Burden
Anon: Nova, Nova
Anon: Angelus Ad Virginem
Anon: Hail Mary, Full Of Grace
In Die Nativitas
Anon: There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue
Kyrie
Quid Petis O Fili
Anon: I Saw
Anon: Nowell, Nowell: Out Of Your Sleep
Fauxbourden Of Guilelmus Monachus
Quam Pulcra Es

Tracks:

Anon: De Nativitate Domini
Ave Maria
Decet Huius Cunctis Horis
In Nativitate Domini
O Regina, Lux Divina
Hodie Christus Natus Est
Nesciens Mater
Et In Terra Pax
Crist And Saint Marie
Sancta Maria
O Maria Virgo
Gloria
Puer Natus
Foeno Iacere
Maria Zart
Beata Progenies
Alleluya Psallat

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Wonderful

Homeland
Spivey Hall Children's Choir
Manufacturer: Aca Digital
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000793UE
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2003-03-16

This CD is absolutely wonderful. It would be a great addition to anyones personal collection. When I think about a children's choir, this sound is definitly not what comes to mind. The Spivey Hall Children's Choir is by far the best choir I've ever heard, children or not. They can be heard live at Spivey Hall in May and December every year. The Spivey Hall website would give you exact dates.

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A Pig in a Poke
May We Be Truly Thankful

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Manufacturer: The Thanksgiving CD
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection
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ASIN: B0000CAQ4K
Release Date: 2003-08-21

Tracks:

In the Spring with Plow and Harrow - Quincy Choral Society
Come Ye Thankful People, Come - Quincy Choral Society
Heap High the Farmer's Wintry Hoard - Quincy Choral Society
For the Beauty of the Earth - Quincy Choral Society
Over the River and Through the Woods - QCS Kids and Friends
Now Thank We All Our God - Quincy Choral Society
He Gives the Grain - Jeff Cruikshank
We Gather Together - Quincy Choral Society
All Good Gifts - Laurie Macintosh
Baseball Turkeys - QCS Kids and Friends
Give Thanks - Quincy Choral Society
Amazing Grace - aka Pelican Groove
Ode to Joy - Quincy Choral Society

Album Description

The creators of the Thanksgiving CD are a group of regular people in the greater Boston area who feel Thanksgiving is a truly great American holiday that should be celebrated with MUSIC! It is a holiday for all Americans, regardless of religion or background.

This CD celebrates the thankfulness we all share, not just in November, but throughout the year.

Artists include the Quincy Choral Society, QCS Kids and Friends, a.k.a. Pelican Groove, and Jeff Cruikshank.

Fundraising The creators of the Thanksgiving CD feel that sharing with others is a good way to show our thanks for the bounty we enjoy in this country.

Therefore, the Thanksgiving CD is offered as a fundraiser for organizations.

It's a simple strategy:

Buy the CDs at a discount and resell them at a profit! A Fundraising Toolkit makes fundraising as easy as possible.

Customer Reviews:

A Pig in a Poke.......2006-11-24

This was a very disappointing CD. I was excited to get a "recommended" CD coupled along with another I had purchased. Unfortunately this is a collection of poorly produced and poorly performed music by a local church choir. Whlie there is certainly good reason to produce and offer a CD to one's own congregation, this one should never have been marketed nationally. Save your money on this one.

May We Be Truly Thankful.......2005-11-05

"Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" is the experience of a church music service without actually going to church. There are very few CDs out there that are specifically dedicated to Thanksgiving, but this one is a good outing.

The Quincy Choral Society presents a program that might be performed in your local church on Thanksgiving Eve. It is a good mix of traditional hymns, carols and popular songs. The program suggests an autumn setting complete with rustic backdrops and a plentiful harvest.

The CD sums up the program with the following message: "We in America live in an extraordinary time of bounty. Never before in history have so many people had so much: nutritious food, ample clothing, spacious housing, good health. For all this we should be thankful every day. Let us consciously reject destructive influences in our society, and instead embrace a thankful attitude for the good fortune we enjoy in our country -- not just at Thanksgiving in November, but every day throughout the year."

When listening to this CD, my mind wanders back to my early childhood and memories of church concerts at Thanksgiving: memories of friends and family gathered around the supper table; memories of the wonderful smells and aromas from the kitchen as my mother prepared Thanksgiving dinner; thoughts of the coming Christmas season; my feeble attempts, in grade school, at making a paper turkey from a drawing of my hand (!); and of all the things we have to be thankful for.

The description indicates Ludwig Van Beethoven as the author. He did write the music for "Ode to Joy" which is included in this CD, but there are many composers and authors represented in this program, both classical and contemporary.

The performers include: The Quincy Choral Society, Johanna Nichols (flute), Marilyn Whipple (piano and organ), QCS Kids & Friends, Jeff Cruikshank (guitar and vocals), Laurie Macintosh (vocals), and AKA Pelican Groove (a capella vocals). The performances were recorded at various churches and schools in Quincy and Milton, MA.

Thanksgiving is certainly a time to reflect on the bounty and richness of life, and this CD will certainly bring out those memories. If you enjoy choral music, you will count your blessings and be thankful you purchased this CD of Thanksgiving hymns and carols. Highly recommended.

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Great CD for all ages!

Awesome God

Manufacturer: Sovereign Grace Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAD7JY
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

Almighty Creator
Forever God
You Are Always With Me
Who Is Like You?
Sovereign One
Mighty Mighty Savior
Jesus Came To Earth
Your Love
Three in One
For You Are Holy
The gospel Song
Have You Heard?

Customer Reviews:

Great CD for all ages!.......2006-07-26

This CD is outstanding! It is packed with solid theological truth about God. If you are looking for an upbeat, contemporary CD that has the doctrine of hymns, this is a great pick! It was designed for kids, but is great for all ages.

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1. As I Kneel before You - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir
2. Mother Dear, O Pray for Me - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir
3. Do Whatever He Tells You - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir
4. O Queen of Heaven - Rev. Scott Vandehey, Elizabeth Link, George Helbling and choir
5. Immaculate Mary - Rev. Scott Vandehey, Jim Valles, Michael Paperini, Sarah Edmondson and choir
6. 'Tis the Month of Our Mother - Rev. Scott Vandehey, Jeff Mentel, David Phillips and choir
7. O Sanctissima - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir
8. Hail Mary, Gentle Woman - George Helbling and choir
9. Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest - Dan Berggren, Randy Short, Robert Paschelke, David Phillips, Regina Kungys, Elizabeth Link and Mary O'Connor
10. Hail, Holy Queen - Rev. Scott Vandehey and choir