Based on a traditional Greek Sephardic song. For Unison choir with Chordal Instruments and Percussion.

As notated in 1724 by Marcello. For unison choir or solo voice with continuo in Hebrew and Italian.

The first two carols of the set are Bennett’s own creations a study in contrasts. The first is a classic carol in common time with syncopation and a divisi Chorus. The second is the engaging African Crib Carol in 3+3+2/8 timeagain with divisi Chorus. The third is a lilting arrangement of a traditional Somerset carol. Separately or as a suite these three carols make a fine addition to seasonal school programming.F Roy Bennett was a respected musiceducator and author of the 20th century who wrote many books of music theory and history that are highly prized by primary and secondary school music teachers. As a composer he was a gifted writer of words and music for schoolchoirs as in this set of three carols.

A part of Sabbath liturgy which speaks of the covenant between God and the people of Israel to keep the Sabbath. This setting by Finkelstein is a bright and refreshing dialogue between cantor or soloist and congregation. It canalso be sung antiphonally by 2 groups. Text from Exodus 31:16 17