New York City Children's Chorus, Andrew Henderson, Mary Wannamaker Huff - Simple Gifts: American and British Art Songs of the 20th Century (2015)

"This MSR Classics release… is like a breath of fresh air… The CD’s title is, of course, taken from Copland’s 'Simple Gifts'—the fourth of ten traditional
American songs performed here with sensitivity and inspiration under the direction of Mary Wannamaker Huff, with simplicity and stylistic effectiveness… There are
26 songs in total, averaging just over two minutes each; each is straightforward in expression, performed with care and sensitivity to the lyrics and their underlying
emotions, without attempting to reach great heights of passion or the grand echoes of epic works from the distant past. The children’s voices are well-suited to the
material… listeners might want to pay close attention to Andrew Henderson’s fine piano and organ accompaniment…"
MARK J. ESTREN, INFODAD [MAY 2016]
"The fifty-five singers on this recording truly produce a magnificent sound!... Confident and healthy vocal technique... Their diction is elegant and clear,
yet free of the unnatural emphasis insisted upon by some children’s choirs... The group’s sound at the start of each phrase is noteworthy: whether
glottal or not, every onset sounds comfortable and well-supported... exemplary vocal performance quality... two NYCCC staff members appear as
soloists, demonstrating the same fine technique and intonation that they teach... This group is one to watch for many reasons, and I encourage
AAM colleagues to check out the recording."