Today is our annual Advent Carol Service, and to me, Advent begins with The Record of John. As soon as Geoff plays the first bar of this in rehearsal, I feel that Christmas is coming, and feel, quite simply, happy.
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Advent Calender Day 1: Matin Responsory (Palestrina)
It’s December, which means it’s time for an Advent Calendar! Since I’m still a church music girl at heart, and since all the very best carols are more about Advent than Christmas itself, we’re going to have an Advent Carol…
Advent Calendar Day 18: Coventry Carol
This carol goes beyond Advent and right to the Feast of the Holy Innocents on December 28th, but I think it’s worth including here. I think I’ve already demonstrated that Advent isn’t all sweetness and light, and this is quite…