Gorgeous word painting sets the mood for the first Christmas night: underneath starry skies, shepherds are watching their flocks by night, angels are singing as they are taking flight, and all are invited to greet the new baby in a stable in Bethlehem. Schram has tenderly tucked in the middle the traditional Welsh carol, All Through the Night, giving the listener a taste of the familiar within this stunning original. A fluid, supportive piano accompaniment graces this memorable piece that is equally suitable for school or church settings.
Recognized for her marvelous arrangements of traditional carols, Ruth Elaine Schram has created an arrangement of Silent Night of extraordinary beauty. A lush, gorgeous piano accompaniment and Cello p...
This vibrantly rhythmic and percussive setting of the traditional Spanish tune is all decked out with a new English text and is absolutely infectious. The original Spanish is offered as a performance ...
You can sing of snow or Santa's "Ho, ho, ho". But please don't sing another "Fa la la"! This clever novelty piece addresses the fact that so many holiday songs feature Fa la la choruses and pleads for...
Expressive lines that are both reflective and joyful along with historically accurate lyrics grace this meaningful original. The subtle modal flavor, flowing melodies and significant message are bound...
With a delightfully playful rhythmic interplay between 3/4 and 6/8 meters, this joyous, fresh setting of the traditional English carol seizes one's interest from its introduction to its exuberant conc...
This traditional German canon has received a fresh, new contemporary treatment with an energized piano accompaniment that rhythmically spins and dances. Gray has cleverly utilized vocal bell sounds fo...
Gray's engaging setting of the Ella Wheeler Wilcox text is an excellent choice for concert, festival or music-themed performances. It is an upbeat response to the inevitable periods of sadness and str...