This composition was written for the New York Pops Orchestra in 1990 and has subsequently been extensively programmed by professional and non-professional musical ensembles in varied performance venues.  It is a rhythmic yet lyrical setting of the liturgical Latin text which has been used with much success on both Holiday and general-purpose programs.  Scored for SATB chorus and large Orchestra, WWs in 3s, no Organ required.  No soloists.  Brass-Percussion-Organ [ RBM - 201 ] and Wind ensemble [ RBM - 208 ] accompaniments also available for purchase.  TTBB voicing also available: [ RBM - 114 ] .   A "reduced" orchestration is also available for this work on a rental-only basis, with the following instrumentation: 2 fl, ob-ehn, 2 cl, bsn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2tbn, tuba, 2 perc, hp, strings.

This work has been recorded by the Boston Pops Orchestra, Keith Lockhart conducting, on their 1999 CD release Holiday Pops, BMG 9026-63252-2.   A recording of this piece is also included on the Kodanja Records  A FEAST OF CAROLS album, conducted by the composer.