Table of contents 1 Hear the Bells A-Ringing 2 God is Coming Down to Save Mankind 3 Welcome, Advent, World Reborn 4 Celebrate, All Heaven and Earth 5 God, What a Wonderful Sight! 6 Hear the Bells A-Ringing (reprise of no. 1) 7 Christmas, Easter, Both Are One Dedicated to Bent Påske Celebrate, All Heaven and Earth begins with bells calling to prepare for the birth of Jesus – a tradition that goes back to medieval times (Hear the Bells A-Ringing). The purpose of the birth (God is Coming Down to Save Mankind) is followed by the annunciation to Mary and a response to the good news (Welcome, Advent, World Reborn). At the birth the whole universe rejoices (Celebrate, All Heaven and Earth) before the suite changes character to accommodate the shepherds’ perspective of the event (God, What a Wonderful Sight). A reprise of the joyful bells follows before the work closes with the epiphany of the magi and the prospect to Easter (Christmas, Easter, Both Are One). The suite is scored for Mixed Choir and Piano with the possibility of added Bass and Percussion. It is estimated to last 17 minutes. John Høybye and Edward Broadbridge