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The first movement of Six Eastern European Carols which can be performed as a group or separately. Shepherds Rejoicing is a Hungarian text is childlike and joyous, mirroring the rejoicing shepherds. The musical setting is designed to be reflect joy and dance. Can be performed with piano alone or with piano and strings.

The second movement of Six Eastern European Carols which can be performed as a group or separately. Divine Child is a Hungarian text set here in a rich a cappella setting that has many layers of harmonic complexity and beauty. To be performed a cappella.

The third movement of Six Eastern European Carols which can be performed as a group or separately. "Three Shepherds" is a Romanian text that is simple and childlike, with a repetitive phrase "Sunbeam, sunflower" that is woven into the musical texture as part of the accompaniment. The musical setting is designed to be reminiscent of a folk-song: simple and direct. Can be performed with piano alone or with piano and strings.

The fourth movement of Six Eastern European Carols which can be performed as a group or separately. "My Rose Bud, My Green Branch" This Hungarian text is the heartfelt joy of the Mother Mary looking into the eyes of her newborn child, calling him "my rose bud, my green branch." The musical setting is contemplative until Mary's final iteration of "sleep, sleep my babe" which soars with joy. Can be performed alone with organ or organ with strings.

The fifth movement of Six Eastern European Carols which can be performed as a group or separately. "Oh, What Wonderful News." This Romanian text is deep and rich, with a heartfelt devoutness. The setting is powerful and moving. Can be performed with organ alone or with organ and strings.

The final movement of Six Eastern European Carols which can be performed as a group or separately. "Christian, Open Up Your Door" This Romanian text is charming and playful, set here with a buoyant rhythmic energy that will have your audience dancing in their seats. Can be performed with piano alone or with piano and strings.

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