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Press Release

Two new CDs released just in time for holiday giving: "Behold This Heavenly Night" and "Gratitude, Gravy & Garrison"

 Behold This Heavenly Night

A collection of 22
Christmas carols ranging from the familiar strains of “Jingle Bells” or “Ding
Dong! Merrily on High” to the world premiere recordings of a number of winning
carols selected through the annual “Welcome Christmas Carol Contest” (sponsored each year by VocalEssence and American Composers Forum). Available at all upcoming VocalEssence “Welcome Christmas”concerts and online (link below).

Track Listing

 Order online from Gothic Records

Gratitude, Gravy & Garrison

 Recorded live in concert at Orchestra Hall on November 23,
2010, Gratitude, Gravy & Garrison is a harmonious celebration of all
things Thanksgiving. Storyteller Garrison Keillor elaborates on the merits of
making pie from scratch and we enjoy the melodious voices of the VocalEssence Chorus &
Ensemble Singers and their special guests, singer Jearlyn Steele and pianist Richard
Dworsky. Available at all upcoming VocalEssence “Welcome Christmas”concerts and online (link below).

Track Listing

Order online from Gothic Records

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