Antigua
Sing a New Song No. 3 by Patrick Prescod (Bridgetown, Barbados: Cedar Press, 1981) Go to person page >
Arranger: Noel Dexter
Noel Dexter was born on December 21, 1938 and grew up in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. He studied ethnomusicology and church music at the University of West Indies, in the United Kingdom and in the United States. He founded and led the Kingston Singers as well as other theatrical productions. For 25 years he was director of music at the University of West Indies, Mona, While there he lead the University Singers, until 2012, when he retired. He composed many hymns, anthems, and arrangements.
Dianne Shapiro, from "Music Great, Noel Dexter, Remembered" in "The Gleaner," August 19, 2019 (accessed online 8/6/2020) Go to person page >
Tune Title: CUM DUNGFirst Line: Christ Jesus Lord from heaven aboveComposer: Everton Joseph; Noel Dexter, 1938-Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with RefrainKey: G MajorDate: 2010
Tune Title: CUM DUNGFirst Line: Christ Jesus Lord from heav'n aboveComposer: Everton Joseph; Noel DexterMeter: 85 85 with refrainKey: G MajorDate: 2022
Tune Title: [In Bethlehem one glorious night]First Line: In Bethlehem one glorious nightComposer: Everton Joseph; Noel DexterKey: G Major or modalDate: 1981
Tune Title: [Christ Jesus Lord from heav'n above]First Line: Christ Jesus Lord from heav'n aboveComposer: Everton JosephKey: G Major or modalDate: 1981
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