Sing Noel with Gloriæ Dei Cantores is a Christmas treat from beginning to end. The recording opens with Sing Noel – a colorful set of carols moving seamlessly from one to another. From Caroling, Caroling to My Dancing Day and The Holly and the Ivy – this recording brings you a traditional Christmas experience that will brighten your Christmas cheer and warm your heart.

“I adore well-executed choral music for the holidays, and Gloriæ Dei Cantores certainly fills the bill. Sing Noel is an outstanding…moving release of intensely lovely seasonal music.” – christmasreviews.com (Sing Noel)

“What a refreshing musical gift this is! Those familiar with Gloriæ Dei Cantores singers know what a sterling ensemble they are; they deliver all the goods here. The colorful program is a mix of familiar and new settings of Advent and Christmas texts… Seagull Seven’s jazzy arrangement of ‘Deck the Hall’ really rocks! In these and all else the singers exude joy and cheer through artful, infectious performances that are immaculate and engaging. The rich warmth of tone is balanced by vibrancy and energy…This is musical merriment that will bring great cheer at Christmastime!” – The American Organist (Be Merry)

“Here’s a joyful and beautifully sung album of seasonal specialties from a choir I’ve long considered the nation’s finest amateur ensemble….We get a host of fine carol arrangements, including several of John Rutter’s and one from Stephen Cleobury. You’ll recognize most of them, and many are bound to be among your favorites.” – American Record Guide (Be Merry)

Contents:

CD 1: Be Merry
1. What Cheer!
2. Adam Lay Ybounden
3. Noel Nouvelet
4. Down in Yon Forest
5. Today the Virgin
6. Gaudete
7. Go, Tell It on the Mountain (arr. Dobrinski)
8. Patapan
9. All this Time
10. Immortal Babe, Who in Thine Own Way
11. Shepherd’s Pipe Carol
12. In a Humble Cattle Shed
13. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
14. What Child is This?
15. A Boy was Born
16. My Dancing Day
17. Joys Seven
18. Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow
19. Go, Tell It on the Mountain (arr. Rutter)
20. The Snow Lay on the Ground
21. Ah, Bleak and Chill the Wintry Wind
22. We’ll Dress the House
23. Caroling, Caroling
24. Deck the Hall

CD 2: Sing Noel
1. Sing Noel
2. My Dancing Day
3. A Flight of Angels
4. The Shepherd’s Carol
5. The Star Carol
6. Carol of the Friendly Beasts
7. Away in a Manger
8. In the Bleak Midwinter
9. Cantique de Noel
10. Sussex Carol
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Caroling, Caroling
13. The Holly and the Ivy
14. Ding Dong! Merrily on High
15. Masters in This Hall
16. A Merry Christmas
17. A Christmas Garland