GLORY TO GOD

This collection brings together three distinct pieces that carry a choir from the joyful praise of the Mass into the heart of the festive season. The first movement is a bright, rhythmic setting of the "Glory to God," arranged with call-and-response sections that let the cantors and the full choir trade phrases. It is a lively Gloria that lifts the congregation's voices in thanksgiving, ending with a spirited chorus of "Amen, Alleluia."

The second piece, "Lord Jesus Come," shifts the mood to the eager anticipation of Advent. With its urgent, repeating pleas for the Messiah, the Prince of Peace, and the Ancient of Days, it captures the longing of a people waiting for deliverance. The melody builds as it recounts the promises of the season—that the blind will see, the captive will be free, and the dead will rise again.

Finally, the score closes with the traditional English carol "A Merry Christmas" (We Wish You a Merry Christmas). Arranged with its familiar, driving energy, it is a staple for end-of-year concerts, carol services, and festive gatherings. Singing about good tidings and the playful demand for "figgy pudding," it brings a warm, communal cheer to the choir loft, perfectly rounding out this seasonal set.