Purcell composed six of his finest odes to honour the birthdays of Queen Mary in successive years from 1689. Celebrate this festival (1693) contains writing on all scales from eloquent chamber music to joyous choruses with strings Trumpet and Oboes. This authoritative performing edition is prepared by the leading Purcell expert Robert King.

This dance-like Henry Purcell tune from the Baroque period is frequently sung in solo performance in association with praise of Flora the goddess of spring and flowers. Earlene has created a delightful choral for young orbeginning choirs and adapted the lyric to fit a theme of musical celebration. A rehearsal prep sheet is included with the choral. A wonderful selection for concert/festival and contest. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:08.