The Ivy and the Holly

for mixed voices unaccompanied and with organ The Ivy and the Holly is a superb collection of carols and motets for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany by contemporary composers. The pieces present a wide range of styles and sonorities. A great collection for church and concert choirs alike. Includes composers' notes, liturgical table, and translations.

CONTENTS

• Kerry Andrew: The Contest of the Ivy and the Holly
• Basil Athanasiadis: Antiphon to Mary
• Alan Bullard: And all the stars looked down
• Richard Causton: Cradle Song
• Bob Chilcott: The Shepherd's Carol
• Michael Finnissy: Telling
• Gabriel Jackson: The Magi
• Cecilia McDowall: Now may we singen
• Terry Mann: Gabriel fram Hevene-King
• Joseph Phibbs: St Margaret's Carol
• Francis Pott: Mary's Carol
• John Rutter: Dormi, Jesu
• Howard Skempton: Rejoice, rejoice
• Andrew Smith: Veni, redemptor gentium