"Sweet Was the Song" by Eleanor Daley. Text from the lutebook of William Ballet. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir...  more"Sweet Was the Song" by Eleanor Daley. Text from the lutebook of William Ballet. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Robert Todd, Harp: Charlene Conner.  

"Gaudete," anon. 16th century. Arranged by Michael Engelhardt - http://mikeemusic.com Recorded live on December 4, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flor...  more"Gaudete," anon. 16th century. Arranged by Michael Engelhardt - http://mikeemusic.com Recorded live on December 4, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Lindsey Novitske, Percussion: Brad Peterson. Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Rejoice, rejoice! Christ has born (Out) of the Virgin Mary – rejoice! The time of grace has come— what we have wished for, songs of joy Let us give back faithfully. God has become man, (With) nature marvelling, The world has been renewed By Christ (who is) reigning. The closed gate of...    less

The Drew University Chorale is Drew’s advanced choral ensemble. Usually consisting of 20 to 24 members, the Chorale focuses primarily on chamber choir repertoire and tackles a wide variety of styles, languages, and techniques. Chorale membership is reserv...  moreThe Drew University Chorale is Drew’s advanced choral ensemble. Usually consisting of 20 to 24 members, the Chorale focuses primarily on chamber choir repertoire and tackles a wide variety of styles, languages, and techniques. Chorale membership is reserved for students who demonstrate some level of music-reading ability, experience singing in advanced choral ensembles, and/or the potential to thrive in a small, advanced chamber choir environment. During the audition process, careful attention is given to maintaining artistic balance among the sections of the chorus. In addition to performances throughout the academic year, students in Chorale are expected to remain on campus for an additional week after the conclusion of each spring semester to perform in Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies and participate in end-of-year touring activities.  less

"Mary Had a Baby," trad. African-American spiritual, arr. Royal Stanton. Recorded live on December 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South...  more"Mary Had a Baby," trad. African-American spiritual, arr. Royal Stanton. Recorded live on December 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.  

"Ave Maria" by J. S. Bach and Charles Gounod. Recorded live on March 15, 2014, at Plantation United Methodist Church in Plantation, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson,...  more"Ave Maria" by J. S. Bach and Charles Gounod. Recorded live on March 15, 2014, at Plantation United Methodist Church in Plantation, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.  

"Wolcum Yole!" from "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28" by Benjamin Britten. Text anonymous. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Fl...  more"Wolcum Yole!" from "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28" by Benjamin Britten. Text anonymous. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Harpist: Charlene Conner. Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be thou hevene king, Wolcum, born in one morning, Wolcum for whom we sall sing! Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be ye, Stevene and Jon, Wolcom, Innocentes everyone, Wolcum, Thomas marter one, Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be ye, good Newe Yere, Wolcum, Twelfthe day both in fere, Wolcum, Seintes lefe and dere, Wolcum Yole! Wolcum be ye, Candelmesse, Wolcum be ye, Quene of bliss, Wolcum bothe to more and lesse. Wolcume Yole! Wolcum be ye that are here, Wolcum alle and make good cheer. Wolcum alle another yere. Wolcum Yole!  less

"Charming Florida" by Nella Wells Durant, arr. Nina Gilbert. Text by Robert Payne. Commissioned in honor of the 10th anniversary season of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in ...  more"Charming Florida" by Nella Wells Durant, arr. Nina Gilbert. Text by Robert Payne. Commissioned in honor of the 10th anniversary season of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Recorded live on May 15, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the combined choirs of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.  

"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flo...  more"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. The familiar African American song, “Angels watching over me” is given cantus firmus treatment while a lilting African lullaby, "Abiyoyo" gently sways around it. The Bantu song, "Abiyoyo" is traditionally sung at bedtime as a song to entrance night time monsters into a dancing state; mother and father can then chase the monsters away so baby can safely sleep. Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo- yo-yo-yo-yo -yo-yo All night, all day, Angels watching over me, my Lord All night,all day, Angels watching over me  less

"We Need a Little Christmas" from the musical "Mame" by Jerry Herman, arr. Mac Huff. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir ...  more"We Need a Little Christmas" from the musical "Mame" by Jerry Herman, arr. Mac Huff. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd, Choreographer: Lucia Deus.  

"Kang Ding Flower Song" by Victor C. Johnson. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida on May 6, 2012, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, A...  more"Kang Ding Flower Song" by Victor C. Johnson. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida on May 6, 2012, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd, Flute: Emma Mellinger.