An exceptional collection of Appalachia folk music, Tellin' it on the Mountain takes listeners on an inspiring musical journey back to a simpler time in our nation's history. The music is arranged by local composer Samuel Lancaster, who has composed dozens of works for the Colorado Children's Chorale through the years. Lancaster describes the music as "a collection of valuable antiques." At times beautifully simple, the music moves the listener through sweet, whimsical grooves to powerfully complex harmonies and pure excitement. Inspired by Appalachia's traditional Christmas "all-night watch" services where people gathered to sing until the Morning Star appeared, Lancaster calls Tellin' it on the Mountain a "remembrance of people gathering to look for new life and new hope." This CD also features two Chorale favorites never before available on one recording: "Christmas in Colorado" and "This Christmastide."

Songlist: Wonder, Wonder, Go Tell It, Bye And Bye, Cradle Song, Angel Band, Wondrous Love, I Wonder As I Wander, Children Go, This Christmastide, Christmas In Colorado

With beloved American folk music, art songs, international pieces and original works commissioned especially for the Children's Chorale, this CD will be a cherished addition to your collection. Includes the Children's Chorale classic: "The Colorado Song."

Songlist: Look To This Day, There Is Sweet Music, Ha-Ja-Ja, Ho-Ja-Ja-, Hoj, Hura Hoj, Life Has Lovieliness To Sell, Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia, Had I The Heaven's Embroided Cloths, Tom Sawyer, River Song, Gratifaction, The Road To Canterbury, Dreams III, I Follow Melodies, Danville Klude, Home On The Range, America, The Beautiful, Colorado, Clap Yo' Hands