This new collection for mixed choir  contains the most important hymns from the “Evangelical Gesangbuch ” and “ Gotteslob ”. It offers new dimensions for Mass and church services. Every hymn appears with the following elements to be used as building  blocks:<br>
- Short organ prelude<br>
- Unison voice part for the congregation with organ  accompaniment<br>
- Four-part harmony, also  singable  a cappella<br>
- Sweeping,  brillant  choral  piece with upper register vocal ad  libitum<br>
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These features allow even the simplest hymns to be transformed into impressive, dramatic as well as inspired experiences, not only for the congregation but also for the choir.<br>
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The Editor<br>
For approximately 20 years, the English conductor Graham Buckland has worked for a  variety of German and Czech opera houses.  Currently he devotes his time to composing and has a teaching post at the University  of  Regensburg . His  collection, “Christmas a cappella” for mixed choir, has with its diversity set  a new standard in this field.<br>