About The Book
Sounds Of Christmas
Sounds of Christmas is many things at once: an introduction to carols for the young, a resource for the curious about our deep Christian heritage, a guide to the lover of sacred music, and a gift to enrich the experience of those for whom these are classic favorites. It is more than a compendium of the magnificent Christmas choral tradition; it is also a portal into history—into the backgrounds, origins, and uses of the beloved carols.
Along with the lyrics and scriptures that inspired them are colorful histories behind the carols and fabulous stories associated with them. These are included for those who want to dive below the surface to experience the depth and breadth of the fascinating 2000-year evolution of Christian and/or Western culture, as well as the enduring promise and hope of the Christmas story.
Best of all, with a simple QR code, you are taken directly to the carol on YouTube, where you can listen as Dorothy Lewis-Griffith, an accomplished concert pianist, performs it for you. Enjoy these beautiful and historically interesting carols, accompanied by Ed’s photographic images, as you explore the fascinating traditions and stories that bring the joyful memories and the expectant hope of the Christmas promise to life.
About The Artist
Dorothy Lewis-Griffith has had a long and illustrious career in music. Premiering at age 14 with the North Carolina Symphony, she studied at The Juilliard School, where she received B. S. and M.S. degrees in Music. She received a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship, which allowed her to study at the Conservatoire Nationale de Musique in Paris. While a student in Paris, she competed in the Geneva International Competition, where she was the only American out of twenty-four to place. She returned and earned her Doctorate in Performing Arts at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. She served as Artist in Residence at Valdosta State University and is Associate Professor Emerita.
Dorothy has performed on nearly every continent, including New York’s Merkin Hall, Bonn’s Beethoven House, and Rio de Janeiro for the President of Brazil, as well as multiple recitals during two tours of China. She has a number of recordings, many of which are found on YouTube. Spotify, and AppleTunes.
Dorothy is the sister of the author, Ed Lewis.