The arranger draws from her personal experience as a young mother in this tender and clever setting of the traditional folk carol. (Second in a set of three.)

Composer: Laurie Betts Hughes

Laurie Betts Hughes has created an artful arrangement with open harmonies that reflect the early roots of this traditional English carol. (First in a set of three.)

Composer: Laurie Betts Hughes

Set to a 13th-century anonymous text, the composer says, "Despite its ancient origin, this text is surprisingly "current," a hopeful and accepting call to community, as reflected in the words, "Come even if you have broken your vow a thousand times, come yet again, come." A rhythmic piece with a 3+3+2 eighth note pattern providing the opening. Some clever shifting of tonalities adds interest to the piece.

Composer: Giselle Wyers

The special charm of Laurie Betts Hughes's set of "Three Folk Carols for Mary" is in great evidence here as this favorite spiritual is given a beautiful arrangement for unaccompanied voices. (Third in a set of three.)

Composer: Laurie Betts Hughes

The sophisticated choir will appreciate this artistic setting of the famous Song of Songs from the Bible. Beautiful sonorities abound in this creative and sensitive piece that allows for nuance to create a wonderful musical experience. 

Composer: Karen P Thomas