This is the fundamental work of Marika Kuzma, a famous American choir conductor and researcher of choral art. Marika is Ukrainian by origin, and she does a lot to make the world learn about the rich culture of Ukraine - from the time of our ancestors to the present.

The book is called "Carols of Birds, Bells, and Sacred Hymns from Ukraine: An Anthology and Cultural Companion" and is currently available for purchase at this link:

https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-0513-7

Thank you very much, dear Marika, for your work, for the honor of being a part of your research, and for everything you do for Ukraine and Ukrainians!

Some initial reviews from American Musicians and Historian:

"Marika Kuzma’s work is invaluable for any conductor, singer or musicologist interested in the rich heritage of Ukrainian choral music. The recent horrendous invasion of Ukraine has given heightened urgency to the study and promulgation of Ukrainian culture. Marika’s comprehensive anthology and passionate scholarship shines a bright light on the vital choral tradition in Ukraine and makes it accessible to choirs, conductors and music lovers around the world.” - Grant Gershon, Grammy Award Winning Artistic Director—Los Angeles Master Chorale

"Marika Kuzma's 'Carols of Birds, Bells, and Sacred Hymns' provides an extraordinary introduction to Ukrainian Christmas carols, offering an all-embracing understanding of their profound cultural significance. Navigating the complex history of this resilient music, Kuzma's thorough scholarship and deep affection for the traditions and people it represents shine through. This volume is a treasure trove for choral conductors and singers, destined to become both a classic reference and a cherished collection for exploration and performance. Under Kuzma's expert guidance, I feel that I have been gifted with a body of work that I had only a passing awareness of. These carols and hymn settings embody an inner soulfulness that deeply moved me." - Craig Hella Johnson, Artistic Director, Conspirare Music Director, Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Artist in Residence, Texas State

"There are more treasures in Ukrainian musical culture than the Carol of the Bells, demonstrates Marika Kuzma in this groundbreaking anthology of Ukrainian choral heritage. A unique book that one can not only read but also sing." 

Serhii Plokhy, author of The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine; director of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute