CHRISTMAS CARD CAROLS: an anthology containing a varied mix of 24 original pieces, mostly for choirs or solo singers, together with a few instrumental items. All of the pieces have been sent to family and friends as Christmas cards.The choral works mainly set traditional texts, as well as poems by Andrew Mayes and Thomas Pitfield. Using economical means, these beautiful carols display much direct, personal expression, always creating an entirely fresh response to familiar Christmas scenes.