Composer, Liturgist & Cultural Promoter
Greek hymn, Phos Hilaron, an evening prayer of the Early Church.
Alegre Luz de la santa gloria del eterno Padre, bendito Cristo Jesús./ En el horizonte vemos ya ponerse el sol y admiramos el fulgor del ocaso./ Alabamos al Padre, al Hijo y al Paracleto…
O Gladsome Light of the holy glory, of the immortal Father, Heavenly Blessed Jesus Christ…
The congregational version is in GIA’s bilingual hymnal. You can find the choral version here.
Advent at Baylor.
People of Zion, composed by Carlos Colón.
Lyrics: Burt Burleson; Music: Carlos Colón. Directed by Mrs. Bezerra.
This is a new Advent hymn inspired on Psalm 80, in the bilingual hymnal by GIA Music. Lyrics by Burt Burleson; adapt. by Martin Tel; music by Carlos Colón.
Advent at Baylor: A Bilingual Hymn Festival.
Here’s a translation of a beloved Latin American Christmas hymn, Noche Anunciada, by Ariel Ramírez, with a beautiful translation by Adam Tice; arr. by Carlos Colón. Cecilia DeLaRosa, soloist.
Advent at Baylor: A Bilingual Hymn Festival. Order GIA’s bilingual hymnal here.
Carlos Colón 