Hymn to America is a 12-minute multimedia production, written by Peggy de Azevedo, with musical arrangements and original compositions by composer Lex de Azevedo performed by Millennium Choir.

Visuals of America and her history, from sources including The National Archives, are set to music and performed by The Millennium Choir and Orchestra.

This celebration of America can be presented using the DVD alone, or it can be done as a large-scale production, using the DVD as background, while involving local community choirs, orchestras, and various organizations such as police, firemen, military, etc., live at the event, and ending with live fireworks. Each show can be tailored by local production staff to meet the needs of the event.

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The Millennium Choir's latest recording is a CD with contemporary hymn arrangements by Lex de Azevedo. This marks Millennium Choir's first album as the primary artist. The hymns chosen for this album showcase the gathering of Israel in the latter days.

1. Israel, IsraelBehold A Royal Army
2. Be Still My Soul
3. Come, Come Ye Saints
4. God of Our Fathers
5. Israel, Israel, God is Calling
6. Jesus, Lover of My Soul
7. Jesus Once of Humble Birth
8. Onward Christian Soldiers
9. Teach Me to Walk in the Light
10. The Spirit of God

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"Gloria: The Life Of Christ, Part I"

"Gloria" is the first volume in a musical series called "The Life of Christ." It is written in oratorio form, with symphony orchestra, choir and solo voices. "Gloria" recounts musically the events surrounding the birth of Christ as those events are chronicled in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Isaiah in the King James version of the Bible. It is a literal retelling, and the words of the scriptures have not been changed, nor have any other words been added. The only difference you will find is that the libretto is organized and edited to combine the four Gospels into a single narrative.

"Gloria" Video (VHS)
Hosted by James Earl Jones with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lex de Azevedo. Featuring the Millennium Choir and two Israeli choirs, the Cantos Choir and the Noam Choir. Filmed at the Citadel in Jerusalem. Included in this video is "Prelude to Gloria," a documentary with Carol Mikita of KSL on the making of the Gloria concert.

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"Gloria" Choral Score
SATB/Soloists/Piano (250 pgs)
The oratorio, which begins with a brief spoken narration from Luke 1: 1-2, is scored for the following:

SATB Choir (divisi) Soloists: Narrator - Alto Mary - Soprano Gabriel - Tenor Elisabeth - Alto Isaiah - Bass Zacharias - Baritone

Orchestra: 8 Woodwinds 4 Horns 2 Trumpets 2 Trombones Tympani 2 Percussion Harp Piano Strings

$25.00

"Variations On A Sacred Theme, Vol. 1"

"Variations on a Sacred Theme" is an example of a more serious, thoughtful style of music. In contrast to some of Lex's earlier hymn albums, which consisted of "arrangements" of hymns, these are new compositions, based on original hymn tunes. The original "hymn" is used as a starting point for the new compositions that you will hear on this album. They may be called "Serenade," "Fantasy," or "Reverie" to indicate that there is more new material written than just the theme with which you might be familiar.

In the case of "Variations on a Theme by L.D. Edwards," Lex has used a compositional device common among 18th and 19th century composers, wherein the original melody is stated close to its original form and then transformed through successive variations into a new theme. You will recognize the original theme in the composition and then hear it developed into a more expanded work.

Using solo instruments extensively throughout the album, Lex has created an intimate, expressive setting for the listener. In contrast, with full symphony orchestra and choir, Lex concludes the album with the finale piece, "Concerto on a German Theme for Piano and Orchestra."

"Variations On A Sacred Theme, Vol. 2"

"Variations on a Sacred Theme Vol. II" is another example of a more serious, thoughtful style of music. You are probably aware of the new emphasis being placed on the value of certain pieces of classical music, particularly those of Mozart, Bach and Haydn, in facilitating learning and creativity for the human mind, spirit and body. Research indicates a powerful connection between learning and music. Some have called this phenomenon "The Mozart Effect." While composing "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra on a Theme by F. Lewis," Lex had Mozart compositions playing in the background. He discovered a delightful sense of organization and clarity during the creative process for this piece.

Lex was always struck by the beauty of "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief," but at the same time puzzled by what seemed to be a cross in purposes; that being a melancholy lyric set to a melody in a major key. Somehow the feeling and the message didn't seem to match. He felt that a minor melody would better capture the spirit of the song, and thus, "Rhapsody on a Theme by George Coles."

Using solo instruments extensively throughout the album, Lex has created an intimate, expressive setting for the listener. In contrast, with full symphony orchestra, bagpipes and choir, Lex concludes the album with the finale piece, "Fantasy on a Scottish Folk Tune."

"Variations On A Sacred Theme, Vol. 2" CD

1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra on a Theme by F. Lewis
(Redeemer of Israel)
2. Nearer, My God to Thee
3. Reverie on a Theme by Meyerbeer (Jesus, Once of Humble Birth)
4. Variations for Oboe, Cello, and Piano on a Theme by Wm. H. Monk
(Abide with Me)
5. Variations on an English Melodie (If You Could Hie to Kolob)
6. Meditation on a Theme by John B. Dykes
(Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee)
7. Rhapsody on a Theme by George Coles
(A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief)
8. Fantasy on a Scottish Tune (Praise to the Man)

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"Caroling, Caroling:

The Alfred Burt Christmas Collection"

The celebration of an American Christmas would not be complete without the Alfred Burt carols. Most of the fifteen carols were written as a yearly Christmas card to the family and friends of Alfred Burt.

Alfred Burt was a jazz trumpet player, the son of a minister, and a family man, who also wrote Christmas carols. What could be more American? Although he died at a very young age, he left an American Christmas legacy that continues to touch the lives of many people.

Millennium sings the Alfred Burt carols the way Al composed them. Their harmonies and SATB parts have not been altered. Some orchestral arrangements have been added to expand the beauty of the carols, but the integrity and inspiration of the composer have been carefully maintained.

"Caroling, Caroling" CD

1. Caroling, Caroling
2. All on a Christmas Morning
3. Some Children See Him
4. O Harken Ye
5. What Are the Signs?
6. Nigh Bethlehem
7. Jesu Parvulé
8. We'll Dress the House
9. Ah, Bleak and Chill
10. Bright, Bright, the Holly Berries
11. Carol of the Mother
12. Christmas Cometh Caroling
13. Christ in a Stranger's Guise
14. Star Carol
15. Come, Dear Children

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