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Christmas Hymn: All My Heart Today Rejoices: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

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Christmas Hymn: All My Heart Today Rejoices: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

Christmas Hymn: All My Heart Today Rejoices: Choral Works (inc. Oratorios)

for Mixed Choir and Organ

By Flor Peeters

Item: 98-EP6347
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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 8
ISBN10: 0-30-071214-6
ISBN13: 979-0-3007-1214-7
SKU: 98-EP6347

More about this title

About the Composer: Flor Peeters

Flor Peeters (1903-1986) was a Belgian organist and composer whose liturgical works shaped twentieth-century church music across Europe. His output spans organ music, choral compositions, and sacred vocal works, many written for the Catholic liturgy and performed in cathedrals throughout Belgium and beyond.

Peeters brought a lyrical sensibility to sacred music, balancing traditional harmonic language with accessible melodic writing. His choral works remain staples in church and concert settings, valued for their sincerity and their ability to engage singers and listeners alike.

Why we love this

This setting captures the joy and warmth of Martin Behm's beloved Christmas text through Peeters' flowing vocal lines and clear harmonic language. The piece sits comfortably for mixed voices and rewards careful attention to phrasing, making it an ideal choice for choirs seeking repertoire that feels both spiritual and celebratory without excessive technical demands.

What to expect

Warm and devotional without sentimentality, this carol unfolds with a gentle dignity. The melodic writing feels both intimate and communal, inviting singers to inhabit the text's expression of joy while maintaining a sense of reverence.

Who it's for

Mixed voice choirs preparing Christmas services, concerts, or festival programming. This octavo works equally well for church choirs, college and university singers, and community ensembles seeking accessible yet substantive holiday repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic lines with a gentle forward motion; resist the impulse to linger on individual words at the expense of the phrase's natural arc.
  • Balance the choir's voices carefully so the soprano line emerges clearly without forcing. The other parts provide harmonic support and should sit underneath.
  • Attend to the text's meaning in German; even if your choir sings it in translation, understanding the original sentiment will inform authentic interpretation.

How to use it

Program this as a companion piece alongside other German carols or as a lyrical centerpiece in a holiday concert. Its moderate length and undemanding vocal ranges make it suitable for the second half of a concert program, where it can provide a moment of lyrical repose.

Skills your students will build

  • Shaping long melodic phrases across multiple measures
  • Balancing four-part mixed choir voicing
  • Interpreting text-based expression in German sacred music
  • Maintaining steady harmonic movement in supported voice parts

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