Hilaritas

University of Alabama 1977

“Hilaritas” is a Greek word that translates loosely into “Live joyfully, and be proud of what you are!” Like the sign of the fish, early Christians used “Hilaritas” as a password. The word has taken on a similar meaning at the University of Alabama since 1969 when the University Singers and the Alabama Jazz Ensemble gave their first performance of holiday music, known as Hilaritas.

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Track 1 Arranged by Steve O. Sample

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Have Yourself a Merry Christmas
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear?

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Track 2 Arranged by Steve O. Sample

Little Jack Frost Get Lost
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Let It Snow

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Track 3 Arranged by Fred Prentice

O Come All Ye Faithful

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Track 4 Arranged by Steve O. Sample & Fred Prentice

Sing We Now of Christmas
Away in a Manger
I Wonder As I Wonder
Lullay
Shepherd’s Carol
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
How Far Is’t to Bethlehem
Jingle Bells

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Track 5 Arranged by Fred Prentice

The First Noel

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Track 6 Arranged by Steve O. Sample

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
Deck The Halls
Angels We Have Heard On High
We Wish You A Merry Christmas