Night of Nights

Night of Nights

“Night of Nights” is my Christmas carol for 2022.

Night of Nights

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Original Christmas carol: Words by Edmund H. Sears; Music by Richard S. Willis. Arrangement for four-hand piano accompaniment by Sally DeFord.

Night of Nights

There’s a New Star Shining Tonight

As I thought about the individuals involved with that holy night, I wondered… for whom was that star shining? And for whom does it shine today?

Night of Nights

Child in a Manger

Words by Sally DeFord; Music by Katherine Wright. This lullaby is my Christmas Card Carol for 2021.

A Carol to the King

A Carol to the King

There are many songs with this title or something similar, so I figured I might as well add to the number. 🙂

Night of Nights

Away in a Manger (“Slane” melody)

Familiar lyrics (with an extra verse of my own) are set to an old Irish melody called “Slane,” which we traditionally sing using the words to “Be Thou My Vision” or “Take Time to be Holy.” For solo or SSAATB choir.

Night of Nights

He is Born, the Child Divine

13th century polish carol; Text and arrangement by Sally DeFord. Arranged for SATB choir, children’s chorus, flute and bells.

Night of Nights

Guard Him, Joseph

Guard him, Joseph, as He slumbers; There behind the stable doors.