Howard Helvey: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree: Mixed Choir a Cappella

This famous 18th century text compares Jesus to an apple tree - it has become a classic. Respected composer and keyboard artist, Howard Helvey, created a hymn-tune of majestic simplicity that unfolds the poem in verses. There is an early-American quality to the tune which matches the words well. Although usually a Christmas piece, it can be sung in almost any season by churches and many schools. Easy.