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(Audio CD)
John Ayer directs the Memphis Boychoir and Memphis Chamber Choir

John Ayer, founding director of the Memphis Boychoir and Memphis Chamber Choir, leads the ensembles in their final CD recording under his direction, prior to ending his career in Memphis.  Kristin Lensch is organ accompanist in this 66-minute program of works displaying a refined musical culture and the Anglican choral tradition.

Released as a Digital Audio Compact Disc.

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Format: Digital Audio CD
Label:  PRO ORGANO
Catalog Number:  CD 7169
Length: 66′ 07″
Tracks: 21
Organ: Schantz and Reuter
Venue: St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Memphis and St. John’s Episcopal Church, Memphis
Recorded: 06/23/2003
Released: 12/01/2003
Producer: Frederick Hohman
Notes Author: texts and bios only
Notes Language: English
Graphics Format: 12pp book, traycard, jewel box
UPC #: 636077716928

This album and its tracks are available digitally from the following streaming and download sources:
SPOTIFY
PANDORA
APPLE MUSIC
NAXOS MUSIC LIBRARY
One must be subscribed and logged-in at Naxos Music Library for the Naxos link to work.

American Record Guide “Here they offer a well-crafted and inspiring program of mostly familiar sacred music … Their crisp and accurate traversal of such tricky pieces as the ‘Gloria’ movement of American master Daniel Pinkham’s popular Christmas Cantata proves their technical facility. The boys sound smooth and sweet, and they get rich and balanced support from the men. They are clearly recorded, and we get full texts. If you’re looking for this style and sound of Christmas music, you can confidently buy American for a change.” – Koob

Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians The Memphis Brass Ensemble and Ceruti String Quartet provide both expert playing and welcome changes of sound. The choir has an especial warmth of tone, and the recording was superbly produced by Frederick Hohman. – Victor Hill

01 • Psallite Unigenito • Michael Praetorius • 1’30”
02 • Once in Royal David’s City (Irby) • H. J. Gauntlett – A. H. Mann • 5’23”
03 • A Carol of Adoration • Edgar Pettman • 3’35”
04 • Shepherd’s Pipe Carol • John Rutter • 3’20”
05 • A Shepherd’s Carol • Benjamin Britten • 5’17”
06 • While Shepherd’s Watched Their • arr. John Ayer • 3’28”
07 • Ding Dong! Merrily on High! • Gerald Near • 2’30”
08 • Cradle Song of the Infant Jesus • R. R. Terry • 1’24”
09 • Lutebook Lullabye • Diane Meredith Belcher • 4’15”
10 • Christmas Cantata (Sinfonia Sacra) • Daniel Pinkham • 2’54”
11 • Sleep, Holy Child • Thomas Pavlechko • 3’21”
12 • I Sing of a Maiden • Charles F. Waters • 1’35”
13 • Nova! nova! • Bob Chilcott • 2’50”
14 • Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child • Kenneth Leighton • 3’29”
15 • Sir Christèmas • William Mathias • 1’28”
16 • Adam lay ybounden • James Peebles • 1’59”
17 • A Child is Born in Bethlehem • Samuel Scheidt / arr Willcocks • 3’3″
18 • There is no Rose of such Virtue • Paul Spicer • 2’57”
19 • O Come, All Ye Faithful • Adeste fideles • 4’9″
20 • In the Bleak Midwinter • Harold Darke • 5’24”
21 • Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day • John Gardner • 2’6″

Memphis Boychoir and Memphis Chamber Choir
Founded in 1988, the MEMPHIS BOYCHOIR is a non-denominational, non-sectarian ­ensemble, whose purpose is to develop a variety of musical and leadership skills among boys in the greater Memphis community, and to provide a performing outlet for talented young singers. Learn more…