Description
Track List
1. Harps of Welcome Anonymous, Shaker Music (1875) 2:31
2. Give Good Gifts Anonymous, Original Shaker Music (1893) 1:43
3. Jordan’s Shore White, The Southern Harmony (1854) 4:13
4. Pretty Home Sister Patsy Williamson (1849) 1:58
5. Cold Frosty Morning Traditional 4:07
6. Still Water Hastings, A Selection of Spiritual Songs (1878) 2:51
7. Sherburne Daniel Read (1757-1836) 1:47
8. Wayfaring Stranger Anonymous, The Original Sacred Harp (1936) 4:36
9. Improvisation Mark Dietrich (b. 1967) 2:20
10. Bozrah Anonymous, The Southern Harmony (1854) 4:09
11. The Babe of Bethlehem William Walker (1809-1875) 3:49
12. The Babe of Bethlehem (instr.) William Walker, arr. Rose Ensemble :43
13. Herald Angels Dr. Arnold, The Village Harmony (ca. 1812) 2:27
14. Judea William Billings (1746-1800) 2:05
15. Peace and Joy Anonymous, Original Shaker Music (1893) 2:21
16. Drive the Cold Winter Away John Playford (1623-1686) 3:01
17. Shiloh William Billings (1746-1800) 1:59
18. John Come Kiss Me Now Anonymous, The Division Violin (1684) 3:13
19. The Old Angels Hymn / St. Luke’s Tune / Kimbolton Tune William Tans’ur (1700-1783) 2:28
20. Scotch Cap / Juice of Barley John Playford (1623-1686) 3:43
21. Morning Dawn Anonymous, Shaker Music (1875) 2:53
22. Star in the East Anonymous, The Southern Harmony (1854) 4:16
23. Jesus the Light of the World Trad. American melody, arr. Geo. D. Elderkin 3:18
24. Christ the Apple-tree John Bitterman (b. 1960) 3:27
Total Program Length 74:45
Reviews
“…the arrangements…are tastefully done and add a nice touch of spice…sensitively performed…The Rose Ensemble demonstrates this music quite well with their joyous performances….”
— Roger Hall, American Music Preservation, December 2009
