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Welcome Christmas

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The world premiere recording of Conrad Susa’s beloved Carols & Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, plus a delightful collection of carols from around the world, tied together by their diversity and charm. Featuring the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers with woodwinds, cello, bass, harp, guitar and percussion under the direction of conductor Philip Brunelle.

1-11 Carols & Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest (Conrad Susa)
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21:49
12 What Sweeter Music (Michael Fink) 2:41
13 Sussex Carol (Traditional, arr. Dale Wood) 2:29
14 Sing Hallelu! (Stephen Paulus) 2:48
15 Pat-a-Pan (Traditional, arr. Robert J. Batastini) 1:37
16 Go Tell It on the Mountain (Traditional, arr. Steve Barnett)
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4:46
17 Christ Was Born on Christmas Day (Traditional, arr. Randall Davidson) 2:19
18 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Phillips Brooks-Lewis Redner, arr. Stephen Paulus) 3:53
19 The Friendly Beasts (Traditional, arr. Robert Farlee) 3:07
20 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Traditional, arr. Daniel Kallman) 1:54
21 Ding, Dong, Merrily on High (Traditional, arr. Chester Alwes) 1:43
22 ’Tis Winter Now (Traditional, arr. Monte Mason) 2:41
23 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Richard Willis, arr. Philip Brunelle) 3:21
24 Away in a Manger (W. J. Kirkpatrick, arr. Bradley Ellingboe) 2:23
25 The Holly and the Ivy (Traditional, arr. Virgil Thomson) 3:43
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