Childrens' Choir Christmas recordings
Children love Christmas, and not just because of the presents. Christmas has pageantry, it has good food, and it’s got good, fun music that they love to sing. What could be better for them? If you enjoy the sound of children’s voices singing Christmas music – and who wouldn’t enjoy the pure magic of that sound? – we’ve got a number of treats for you here! Children’s choirs from around the U.S. and Canada, and even some from as far away as Russian, singing traditional carols and modern pieces in English, French, Finnish, German, Latin – even Cherokee!
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Message for Africa God's promise form long ago The Wise Men rap The Gifts Shepherd's carol Philip's song Gift for the King Christmas Celebration Songs: Betelehmu Go tell it on the mountain Have you any room for Jesus? Bed of straw Drummer Boy Silent Night |
Friends in the West International, sponsors of East Africa's African Outreach
Academy, have a new CD by the African Children's Choir, and a new Christmas
musical (which we are encouraged to perform in our communities to raise money
for African children), The First African Christmas, songs from which are the
first 8 tunes: the reggae-flavored "Message for Africa," "God's promise from
long ago," "The Wise Men rap, " "The gifts," "Shepherd's carol," "Philip's song,"
"Gift for the King," and the music from "Gift for you to sing." Following are
6 more Christmas tunes, the a cappella "Betelehemu," "Go tell it on the mountain,"
"Have you any room for Jesus?", "Bed of straw", "Drummer boy" and "Silent Night."
Most songs are accompanied. New energy and spirit for a timeless story from
a talented Choir.
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We Need A Little Christmas Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas The Christmas Waltz Silent Night I'll Be Home For Christmas Sleigh Ride Winter Wonderland Do You Hear What I Hear? White Christmas O Holy Night |
"A Little Christmas Magic" is just yuletide carols being sung by a choir, but not just any choir! For decades now, Costa Mesa, CA-based All-American Boys Chorus has prepared for months in pointed preparation for its busy Christmas concert season of more than 30 performances. The 9 to 15-year-old boys add their youthful vitality and energy to marvelous arrangements and understated orchestral accompaniment to produce a full, beautiful, yes indeed<ETH>magical sound! 10 standards, from "We Need A Little Christmas" medley to "O Holy Night." Orchestrally accompanied
| 6411 CD $15.98 |
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The joy and excitement of the holidays come to life as the boys tell the story of Christmas. Beginning with the season's earliest hearkenings of candy canes, Santa Claus, and toys, the narrative continues with the warmth and glow of home and hearth, and concludes with the spellbinding tale of the magic night itself
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O come, all ye faithful (David Willcocks) In the bleak midwinter (Harold Darke) Ding dong! merrily on high Up! good Christian folk (John Rutter) I Sing of a maiden (Patrick Hadley Watts's Cradle Hymn (Malcolm Bruno While shepherds watched their flocks (David Willcocks / Este's Psalter) Sir Christemas (William Mathias) Shepherd's Pipe Carol (John Rutter ) Ding dong! merrily on high (David Willcocks) Oi Betleem (Malcolm Bruno) Ed Alavo (Malcolm Bruno) The Holly and the Ivy (John Rutter) Joy to the World (William Holford) Candlelight Carol (John Rutter) Joseph, lieber, Joseph mein (Malcolm Bruno) Stille nacht, heilige nacht (Franz Xaver Gruber) Mary had a baby Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn |
A sparkling collection of beloved Christmas carols no longer available on American Boychoir recordings plus previously unreleased holiday favorites. Conducted by Litton-Lodal Music Director, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, and Music Director Emeritus, James Litton.
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Carol Of The Bells Joy To The World The Coventry Carol This Christmastide Christmas Day Deck The Hall Silent Night! Holy Night! O Holy Night Hark! The Herald Angels Sing What Child Is This Away In A Manger O Come, All Ye Faithful We Wish You A Merry Christmas |
During the past 6 decades of its existence, the AB has performed in more than 2,500 North American cities and towns, and in Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and South America. More than 80 boys, ages 10 to 14, all students at the American Boychoir School in Princeton, NJ, are the nucleus from which the two concert Boychoirs are selected. They have performed and recorded with many major orchestras and conductors, and recently joined Chanticleer for a series of concerts. Over the years, the Boychoir has gathered a large repertoire of carols and other holiday music during their many December tours and annual Holiday Festival concerts. This CD represents a popular sampling of music from the past 500 years and from many nations. 13 carols, all standards, from "Carol of the Bells," "The Coventry Carol," "This Christmastide" and "Christmas Day," to "O Holy Night," "What Child Is This," "Away In A Manger" and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," all sweetly sung by the angelic voices of the Boychoir. What a gift!
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Personent Hodie - Piae Cantiones - Lara Hoggard Carols of the Bells - Leontovich - Peter Willhousky A Carroll - Betty Jacobson Silent Night - Franz Gruber - Malcolm Sargent Joy to the World - Lowell Mason - John Rutter I Sing of a Maiden - Patrick Hadley There Is No Rose - Randall Stroope Mater Ora Filium - Harrison Oxley This Christmastide - Donald Fraser What Sweeter Music - John Rutter Hark The Herald Angels Sing - Felix Mendelssohn - David Willcocks Angels' Carol - John Rutter Gloria Ad Modem Tubae - Guillaume Dufay In the Bleak Midwinter - Harold Darke En Priere - Gabriel Faure Jesus Christ the Apple Tree - Elizabeth Poston Riu Riu Chiu - Linda Spevacek O Joyfull Children - Lee Holdridge |
A wonderful collection of Christmas favorites, both well and lesser-known on this fine release from this top notch choir. The choir have been performing for over 50 years and although they have recorded numerous recordings with the Atlanta Symphony and Chorus this is actually the boyschoir's first solo CD. Engineered with great care the voices of the singers shine thru and the listener is sure to get into the Holiday mood.
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A King Is Born What Sweeter Music Sunny Bank The Angels' Carol Echo Carol Go Where I Send Thee Carol Of The Children Pat -A- Pan Ring Bells, Ring Long, Long Ago Were You There When Christ Was Born S'Vivon / Candle Lullaby Ding - Dong - Doh! El Cant Dels Ocels This Little Babe Winds Through The Olive Trees Torches! Song Of The Innkeeper's Children O Come, O Come Emmanuel O Holy Night This Joy Ding Dong! Merrily On High Sleigh Ride |
Toronto's BCC, 200 talented singers ages 6 and up, are divided into 4 choirs and have become a beloved part of Toronto's musical culture. The Christmas CD "Outside" is the BCC's second, their first being the lovely "Go Where You Will." This is a joyous CD, the high, sweet voices of the children are perfect for traditional carols such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "O Holy Night," "Ding Dong! Merrily on High," and "Echo Carol," a pair by John Rutter, "The Angels' Carol" and "Carol of the Children," and many by Canadian composers we haven't heard, Eleanor Daley's "What Sweeter Music," Mark Sirett's "Sunny Bank," Edith Harrhy's "Ring, Bells, Ring," W.H. Anderson's "Long, Long Ago," Alexander Tilley's "When Christ Was Born," Heather Barnes' "Torches!" and others. 24 songs, all lightly accompanied. A lovely gift from one of Canada's finest children's choirs.
| 8003 CD $15.98 |
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Let It Snow O Holy Night See Dat Babe Hark The Herald Angels Sing Silent Night Who's The Little Baby Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas The Christmas Song We Need A Little Christmas 'Twas The Night Before Christmas Joy To The World |
This top-notch boyschoir have been delighting and inspiring audiences for many years and they are at their best on this Holiday release. Recorded in part at the Sony Music Studios this is probably the best-produced of their many recordings and the quality is superb. These classic Christmas songs are given new life and is likely to become a recording you will play year after year.
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Three angels sang a sweet hymn Machet die Tore weit Mary went through thorny wood O Saviour, tear open the skies Now come the heathens' Saviour There comes a ship, laden The morning star has risen Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming Komm, du Heiland aller Welt O Schlafe, Schlafe, Göttliche Knabe Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht Kolenden, Polnische Weihnachtslieder Christus est geboren Triumphe Gestern abend, Brüder Shepherds travelled with Solitude is all around Lulaley, sweet Jesus Let us all go In the manger Shepherds, rest a while In Bethleh Jesus, boy child On the day The New Year is a-coming |
Founded in 1992 and not associated with any religion or institution, Holzgerlingen, Germany-based Capella Vocalis performs religious and secular music in churches as well as in other venues. "Christ ist Geboren" (Christ is born) is a nice collection of 25 Christmas songs (sung all in German, and by mostly German composers, with some light accompaniment) that feature the angelic voices of this talented boys' choir. J. Heinrich Lutzel's "Machet die Tore weit," Michael Praetorius' "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen," W. Herrmann's "O schlafe, schlafe, gottlinger Knabe" and Franz Gruber's "Stille Nacht, heilage Nacht" give us a sweet taste of what the spirited young voices of Capella Vocalis can do.
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The Joy of Love: This is the truth The Joy of Bells: Din don! merrily on high Joy Of Mary Joseph dearest, Joseph mine The Joy of Children: Patapan The Joy of the New Year: New Year Song The Joy of Dance: Fum, fum, fum The Joy of Song: God bless the master of this house Ave Maria The little road to Bethlehem Once in Royal David's City The Little Jesus Came to Town Zither Carol Candles, Candles Al Shlosha D'Varim The Carol of the Rose In the Bleak Mid-Winter Carols of French Canada Apple-Tree Wassail Fa, la, La, La, La Silent Night A Celtic Blessing |
Artistic Director Elaine Quilichini founded the Calgary Girls Choir in 1995, an award-winning community choir known for its outstanding performance of a wide variety of musical styles and challenging repertoire. The Choir offers five programs for girls and young women, of which two, "Allegra," a preparatory choir for girls ages 6 to 11 years, and "Brava," winner of many provincial and national music awards. 15 Christmas songs, all accompanied by light piano, beginning with the title cut, a medley of the "7 Joys," including "This Is The Truth," "Din, Don! Merrily on High," "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine," "Patapan," "Fum, fum, fum!" and others; Schubert's "Ave Maria," "Once In Royal David's City," the Czech folksong "Zither Carol," "Al Shlosha D'Varim," the lovely "Candles, Candles," "The Carol of the Rose," "Apple-Tree Wassail," and standard carols "Fa La, La, La, La" and "Silent Night," "A Celtic Blessing" and others. A lovely Christmas winner from one of Canada's most talented and beloved children's choirs.
Listen to "Joy Of Mary" in Real Audio.
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Make We merry Mirabile Mysterium Be we Merry in this Feast Lullaby Susanni Christe, Redemptor Omnium Welcome, Yule Ave maria Mary's Cradle Song Canco a la Verge El Cant des Ocells Lullaby Venez, divin Messie Il est ne le divin Enfant Dans cette etable On ne craint plus dans lunivers In Dulci Jubili The Holly and The Ivy Away in a Manger A Carol of Peace Bashana Habah'ah Blessing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas |
Elaine Quilichini directs the elite "Brava," finest of 5 performing choirs within the CGC, in this dramatically beautiful Christmas collection, accompanied by pianos, percussion, violin and cello. This CD was recorded in 2003, after which the Choir performed in the Choral Peace Concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC. 23 songs, beginning with 7 by Salvator Mundi "Make We Merry," "Mirabile Mysterium," "Be we Merry in this Feast," "Lullay," "Susani," "Christie, Redemptor Omnium," and the lively, joyous "Welcome Yule." Other favorites are "Mary's Cradle Song," El Cant des Ocells," the French songs "Venez, divin Messie," "Il est ne, le divin enfant," "Dans cette etable" and "On ne creaint plus dans l'univers," "The Holly and The Ivy," "A Carol of Peace," "Bashana Habah'ah" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." A sweet, memorable collection that will fill you and yours with joy and Christmas spirit! Complete lyrics on the nice liner notes.
Listen to "In Dulci Jubili" in Real Audio.
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Silent Night Joy to the World Angels We Have Heard On High Jesus is Born Today O Holy Night Away in a Manger It Came Upon a Midnight Clear What Child is This Birth of a Savior Grandfather's Christmas Story |
In the spirit of the true meaning of the Cherokee Christmas holiday, the Cherokee National Youth Choir delivers a CD of traditional and original songs of worship and celebration, entitled Jesus is Born Today (which is a translation from Cherokee, of the word Christmas). The album features powerful performances in the beauty of the Cherokee language. The CD opens with wonderful interpretations of "Silent Night" and "Angels We Have Heard on High," before moving into the title track "Jesus is Born Today," which was written by Parker and Janice Ballou. They are also joined by well respected Cherokee elder, Reverend Leroy Backwater in a narrative of "Grandfather's Christmas Story." The project soars with full choir productions and in selections by smaller groupings of choir members, accompanied by musical producer, Jeffrey Gray Parker.
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Processional, Gesu Bambino (Pietro A. Yon) Sing Joyfully (William Bird) This Christmastide (Donald Fraser) Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (John Gardner) Christmas Song (Mel Torme & Robert Wells) Riu Riu Chiu (Spanish Carol) Vehavta (Bob Applebaum) Hacia Belen ca un borrio (arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw) Appletree Wassail (arr. Stephen Hatfield) I Want the Star (John Kuzma) Christmas Lights (David J. Elliott) A Take Six Christmas (Transcribed by Steve Zegree) Snow (Irving Berlin) White Christmas (Irving Berlin) Go Tell it on the Mountain (arr. Gillespie Jacobson) |
"The Chicago Children's Choir is a multiracial, multicultural choral music education organization, shaping the future by making a difference in the lives of children and youth through musical excellence." This is how the directors and teachers of the CCC describe themselves and what they are trying to do, and it warms our hearts on many levels. In the very brief liner notes is a picture of the large, red-jacketed choir of beautiful, intently singing children. Inside the 15 live Christmas songs are listed: "Gesu Bambino," Sing Joyfully," "This Christmastide," "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," "Christmas Song," "Riu, Riu Ciu," "Vehavta," "Hacia Belen va un borrico," "Appletree Wassail," "I Want the Star," "Christmas Lights," "A Take Six Christmas," "Snow," "White Christmas" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain." Josephine Lee, Artistic Director, is there in very small type. That's itãwe learn from their website that the group began in 1956, the dream of the late Rev. Christopher Moore, that grew from a handful of kids in the First Unitarian Church to 3,000 kids in 61 in-school choruses, 5 after-school neighborhood choirs and this 125-voice Concert Choir. The music, the message and, of course, the children are the emphasis and the gift. Some light accompaniment.
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Make We Merry Ceremony Of Carols Lullabye Jesus Child O Holy Night Light The Legend What Sweeter Music The Virgin Had A Baby Boy Hatikva Jubilate Deo Away In A Manger Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant Personent Hodie Sussex Carol El Cielo Canta Alegria This Is The Truth Al Shlosha D'Varim O Come All Ye Faithful |
Founder and Conductor Joan Gregoryk's singers bring us another impressive, lightly accompanied Christmas collection. Especially fine are Benjamin Britten's 4-part "Ceremony of Carols, John Rutter's "Jesus Child," the Rutter-arranged "Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant" and "Personent Hodie;" standards "O Holy Night," "Away in a Manger," "Sussex Carol" and "O Come All ye Faithful;" audience sing-along "Al Shlosha d'Varim," "This is the Truth" (sung by the combined Concert and Treble Choruses) and many others. Simply beautiful!
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Under the direction of founder, Joan Gregoryk, these children shine once again. With beautiful pieces by John Rutter, Benjamin Britten, Bob Chilcott and G.F. Handel, to name a few, you are sure to fall into the Christmas spirit after listening to this beautiful music. This CD represents selections from the past five years of the Children's Chorus of Washington's December Holiday Concerts, and is surely not to be missed!
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UWhat Child is This? Angelus ad Virginem Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head O Leave Your Sheep The Blessed Son of God I Saw Three Ships O Magnum Mysterium Agnus Dei The First Nowell Bogoroditse Devo Tis Winter Now Good King Wenceslas A Nativity The Holy Boy O Little Town of Bethlehem Lullaby My Jesus Beannact Leat Infinite Lighty Go Tell It On The Mountain Watts' Cradle Hymn |
Paul Halley's renowned choirs Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus pair up for another spectacular offering. The choirs sing with precision and clarity while incorporating a warmth and immediacy to the performance of each song. What Child Is This? comprises a selection of the new, adventurous, and less familiar sacred Christmas repertoire, much of it performed in recent years in the choirs’ annual Christmas Angelicus concert series (now in its sixteenth season and broadcast annually by National Public Radio.) More than half the arrangements on the CD are Halley's work, which adds a refreshing, new sound to this mix of Christmas music. Halley’s arrangements and compositions, written for these choirs and previously unrecorded, deliver the adventurous harmonies and captivating lyricism for which he is celebrated.
Listen to "Agnus Dei" in Real Audio.
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Founded in 1965, the Cincinnati Boychoir is divided into three groups; the Training Choir, Resident Choir, and the elite Touring Choir. Their Christmas CD, "Gift," is exactly that! Beginning with Josef Rheinburger's "Messe in A, Op. 125 and Benjamin Britten's 12-part "Ceremony of Carols," we proceed to 5 Christmas Carols, including "Joy to the World," the Sicilian hymn "O Sanctissima," and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." Then we have 4 "Holiday Songs with the Resident Choir," "Riu, Riu, Chiu," "Children's Song of the Nativity," "Nino Querido" and "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; followed by 6 "Holiday Favorites," which include the German tune "Kling, Clockchen," "The Little Drummer Boy," "Toyland" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." All songs are accompanied by piano, harp and other instruments. As Christmas is about one special child, we particularly love beautiful Christmas music sung by a fine, well-directed children's choir like the Cincinnati Boychoir—it's a Gift!
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Wonder, Wonder Go Tell It Bye And Bye Cradle Song Angel Band Wondrous Love I Wonder As I Wander Children Go This Christmastide Christmas In Colorado |
An exceptional collection of Appalachia folk music, Tellin’ it on the Mountain takes listeners on an inspiring musical journey back to a simpler time in our nation’s history. The music is arranged by local composer Samuel Lancaster, who has composed dozens of works for the Colorado Children’s Chorale through the years. Lancaster describes the music as “a collection of valuable antiques.” At times beautifully simple, the music moves the listener through sweet, whimsical grooves to powerfully complex harmonies and pure excitement. Inspired by Appalachia’s traditional Christmas “all-night watch” services where people gathered to sing until the Morning Star appeared, Lancaster calls Tellin’ it on the Mountain a “remembrance of people gathering to look for new life and new hope.” This CD also features two Chorale favorites never before available on one recording: “Christmas in Colorado” and “This Christmastide.”
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O Heiland Reif Die Himmel Auf Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland Es Kommt Ein Schiff Geladen Tauben Weif Ave MAria Ubers Gebrig Maria Geht Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging Tochter Zion Freu Dich Warum toben Die Heiden Maria Auf Dem Berge Joseph Lieber Joseph Schlaf Mein Kindelein Laft Uns Lauschen Ihr Kinderlein Kommet Angelus Ad Pastores Ait In Dulci Jubilo Es Ist Ein Ros Entprungen Leise Riesel Der Schnee Lieb Nachtigall Wach Auf Frohlich Soll Mein Herze Springen Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht |
The top-notch children's choir sings traditional Christmas carols including works by Brahms, Max Reger, Anton Bruckner, Handel and Mendelssohn. With a tradition going back to the 13th century this highly regarded boyschoir, with its full compliment of 120 voices is ideally suited to large scale compositions. The accoustics of the Kreuzirche contribute to a romantic sound even when the emphasis is on transparency, subtly shading of expression and clarity of articulation.
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Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (Trad. English, arr. Rutter) Ding Dong Merrily on High (16th C. French, arr Shields) One Fine Hour (Cutter) A Ceremony of Carols: (Britten) -Procession -Wolcum Yole! -There is no Rose -That yonge child -Balulalaw -As dew in Aprille -This little Babe -Interlude -Spring Carol -Deo Gracias -Recession Personent Hodie (from Piae Cantiones, 1582, arr. Rutter) The Most Wonderful Time of Year (Pola & Wyle, arr. Shelton) Shiru (Sing!) (Naplan) Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Martin & Blane) Mary's LIttle Boy Child (Hairston, arr. Shields) Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (Coots & Gillespie, arr. Shelton) Auld Lang Syne (Trad. Scottish, arr. Kesselman) |
Colorful Christmas selections of all styles by the multiple award-winning, Chicago area-based mixed-voice GECC, directed since 1996 by Emily Ellsworth, with Guest Artist Stephen Hartman on harp. 21 songs, featuring Britten's "Ceremony of Carols," traditional favorites, popular selections such as "Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and a poignant new arrangement of "Auld Lang Syne." We love the sound of a fine children's chorus at Christmas, especially one as beautifully trained and directed as this one. John Rutter's "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" and "Personent Hodie," "Ding Dong Merrily on High," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and a lilting cover of Jester Hairston's "Mary's Little Boy Child." Some accompaniment, from light harp to orchestral, on all songs. An excellent CD, sure to fill you with Christmas spirit!
Listen to "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" in Real Audio.
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Letania Villancico Mexicano Tarara Tarara Qui Yo Soy Anton Por el Valle de Rosas Navidad Guadalupana El Tilingo Lingo Navideno El Cha Cha Cha de la Navidad A la Media Noche Pastores a Belen Los Tres Reyes Magos Vamos Todos de Pachanga Velo que Bonito No Se Nino Hermoso Ay Si, Ay No Noche Buena Paraguaya Villancico Negro Festejo de navidad Boas Festas Bonus Track: Festejo de navidad - a Capella |
This album is a special collection of rare Christmas songs and arrangements from all over Latin America, including traditional and recent renditions of tunes and melodies from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. These songs are performed by Harmonies, a girls choral group based in Los Angeles, comprised of girls ages 8 through 18 under the musical direction of Orchestral and Choral Conductor Maestro Antonio Espinal, founder of the choir.
Listen to Por el Valle de Rosas in Real Audio.
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Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring O Holy Night A. Adam What Child is This / Greensleeves In the Bleak Midwinter Hark, Now O Shepherds In Dulci Jubilo Heilige Nacht O Little Town of Bethlehem Silent Night Angels from the Relms of Glory Leise rieselt der Schnee O Slutaris Hostia Panis Angelicus De Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy I am so Glad Each Christmas Eve White Christmas Hallelujah Chorus |
"Minnesota's Singing Boys" had humble beginnings in 1976 when 18 Elk River, MN boys gathered for their first choir practice under director Craig Carmody Anderson. Today the Choir has grown to an organization of 120 boys making up 6 different choirs of varying levels, ranging in age from 5 to 18 years, that draws boys from all over the Twin Cities. The Choirboys have a rich history of travel and concert appearances, especially the Viking Choir, which is featured on this recording. The group has an international reputation for its pure and hauntingly-beautiful sound. "Home for Christmas" is a lovely Christmas collection of 18 songs, of which "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "In Dulci Jubilo," "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "Leise rieselt der Schnee," "O Salutaris Hostia," and the Caribbean spiritual "De Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy," all a cappella cuts that emphasize the beautiful voices of these talented boys! This is a wonderful album for yourself and your family, or as a gift that will sure to be treasured.
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Solstice - Nancy Grundahl Come, Join the Angels' Song - Janeal Krehbiel A Cuckoo Flew Out of the Woods - B. Wayne Bisbee Prayer - Engelblbert Humperdinck Gaudete! Gaudete! - Lana Walter Dashing Through the Snow - John Leavitt In the Bleak Mid-wainter - Gustav Holst l Russian Candle Carol - Nancy Grundahl Gesu Bambino - Pietro A. Yon Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day - Hal H. Hopson Patapan - Reginald Unterseher Weinachtsglocken - Marilyn Epp Huron Carol - Paul Halley He Came Down - Nancy Grundahl Three Catalonian Carols - Joan C. Varner Sing We Now Noel! - Robert Pherigo Night of Silence - Daniel Kantor |
Considered to be one of the finest children's choirs in the country we expect a high standard and director Janeal Crabb Krehbiel delivers with a fine collection of carols and songs in celebration of the season.
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Joy To The World Manger Carol Ave Maria Wexford Carol Oh, Leave Your Sheep Silent Night Ding Dong! Merrily On High Alleluia Sussex Carol Angels We Have Heard On High Still, Still, Still O Come, All Ye Faithful |
The MSU Children's Choir program began in 1993 with the founding of the MSU Community Music School. The program now has 145 singers representing 23 different school districts and communities. The Choir has been honored to perform at the 2002 6th World Symposium on Choral Music as the representative of the US, and at numerous conventions of the ACDA. Mary Alice Stollak directs the talented Choir in 12 exquisite (mostly organ accompanied) Christmas carols and a pair of sacred pieces, Bach's sublime "Ave Maria" and "Alleluia." There's some rarely heard French carols, "Manger Carol" and "Oh, Leave Your Sheep," English and Irish traditional carols, "Wexford Carol" and "Sussex Carol," and traditional German, "Still, Still, Still;" in additional to "Joy to the World," "Silent Night" and others. The Choir has a sweet, bright sound that makes "A Classic Christmas" a very special album.
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I Saw Three Ships Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella A Cradle Song La Bonne Nouvelle Wassail Song Hodie Cantate Domino Pat-A-Pan Ding Dong! Merrily On High What Sweeter Music Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day White Christmas The Christmas Song On Christmas Morn |
"Music" is an excellent collection of Christmas Songs by Conductor and Founder Stollak's sweet-singing MSUCC, all lightly piano (and sometimes flute) accompanied. Classics like "I Saw Three Ships," "Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella," "Wassail Song," "Pat-a-Pan," "Ding Dong, Merrily on High" and "White Christmas" segue nicely into lesser-known tunes like Paul Carey's "A Cradle Song," Nancy Cobb's "Hodie," and Eleanor Daley's title tune. John Rutter's "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" and Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" are icing on a very tasty Christmas cake!
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iCantorei Choir: Good Cheer (Audrey Snyder) Cantate (john Leavitt) Carol of the Bells (arr. Peter Wilhousky) Concert Choir and Prelude Choir: Orion (Donald Ford / Jean Phillips) The Birch Tree (arr. Mary Goetz) Antiphonal Gloria (John Leavitt) In dulci jubilo (Emily Crocker) We Wish You a Merry Christmas (arr. Emily Crocker) Cantorei Choir: In dulci jubilo (Michael Praetorious) Ask the Moon (Ron Nelson) Path to the Moon (Eric Thieman) The Sleigh (a la Russe) (arr. Wallingford Riegger) Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (John Rutter) A Ceremony of Carols (Benjamin Britten): Hodie Wolcum Yole There Is No Rose That Tonge Child Balulalow As Dew in Aprille This Little Babe Interlude Spring Carol Adam Lay Ybounden Hodie |
Good cheer comes from the Milwaukee Children's Choir on this recording of Christmas music. This album features Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols as sung by the Cantorei Choir, led by Emily Crocker and accompanied by harpist Stephen Hartman. This is one of the great Christmas pieces for treble voices. The CD also contains performances by the Concert Choir and Prelude Choir and includes pieces by Emily Crocker: "In dulci jubilo" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Wonderful performances by all.
Listen to "Hodie" in Real Audio.
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This is wonderful program of holiday music from the Milwaukee Children's Choir. The recording features performances by the Cantorei Choir with additional selections by the Concert Choir, Youth Chorale and Prelude Choir. Conducted by Emily Crocker, the Cantorei Choir sings selections from Henry Purcell's Come Ye Sons of Art and John Rutter's suite, Dancing Day, with Stephen Hartman on harp. These spirited performances will bring joy to your holiday season. Listen to "The Boar's Head Carol" in Real Audio.
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This festive suite by acclaimed composer Mark Brymer is scored in a Holiday Pops style for orchestra, choir and soloist. This 30-minute work is divided into nine sections, each titled for a letter in the word C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S. This performance by the Milwaukee Children's Choir features mezzo-soprano Christine Thomas and is accompanied by the Indianapolis Recording Orchestra. This is a charming piece which weaves together holiday favorites with newly composed songs. It is a fresh new work which will delight this season.
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Winter Wonderland It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year I Saw Three Ships True Light Mid-Winter Riu, Riu, Chiu Candlelight Carol African Noel Climb To The Top Of The Highest Mountain Once In Royal David's City |
Building their excellent reputation since 1962, the Minnesota Boychoir applies their rich, youthful sound to 11 piano-accompanied Christmas standards. Favorites such as "Winter Wonderland," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," a rich a cappella arrangement of "I Saw Three Ships," "Riu, Riu, Chiu" and "Once in Royal David's City" are here, as well as more unexpected gifts: Keith Hampton's spiritual medley "True Light," Bob Chilcott's lovely "Mid-winter," John Rutter's "Candlelight Carol," Carolyn Jennings' "Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain" and the rhythmic gem, "African Carol." "Wonderland" is exactly that, a sweet gift to all from Minnesota's talented Boychoir.
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Mark S. Johnson leads his internationally renowned, 117-strong Boychoir in this beautifully performed, piano and organ-accompanied Christmas CD. 12 songs, from familiar tunes like Carole Stephens' "Gloria," John Rutter's "Angels' Carol," the exciting "The Sleigh," "Jingle Bells," Kurt Bestor's "Prayer of the Children" and "Good King Wenceslas;" and less familiar (but no less enjoyable) tunes like Joseph Martin's "Winter Song," Richard Soto's "Cuncti simus," "Hope for Resolution (A Song for Mandela and DeKlerk)," the lively "Dance and Turn from Six Folksongs" and John Phillips' "Listen to the Sounds in Heaven." The rich harmonies and spirited, joyous singing from these talented boys and young men are sure to add to your holiday enjoyment!
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Friday Afternoons, Op. 7 Sweet was the Song King Herod and the Cock The Oxen Fancie The Birds Three Two-part Songs A Wealden Trio: Christmas Song of the Women A Ceremony of Carols |
This album brings together some of Britten's most celebrated music for treble voices, accompanied and unaccompanied, ranging in period from 1929 (when the composer was still in his mid teens and a pupil of Frank Bridge) to 1967. " A triumph of the realist Britten" (Redlich) drawing largely on texts from Walter de la Mare's collection Tom Tiddler's Ground, Friday Afternoons (1933-35), the first of Britten's many works for children, was written for his schoolmaster brother, Robert and the boys of Clive House preparatory school, Prestatyn: choir practice used to take place on Friday afternoons. The twelve settings, with their witty piano accompaniments, belong to an England between two world wars, to an age of innocence, to a childhood time of Meccano sets and Hornby trains, of model boats and Arthur Ransome. These " enchanting fresh songs," Pears says, " a performance of which, given by well-trained boys and girls with their intelligent teacher at the piano, once heard is never forgotten". Their imagination and economy remains extraordinary. All are beautiful. Most are short. The last -Old Abram Brown - aspires to Wunderhorn Mahler (the slow movement of the First symphony). Together with Hymn to Saint Cecilia and Rejoice in the Lamb, A Ceremony of Carols, written "at sea, MS Axel Johnson March 1942" en route from New York to Liverpool via Boston and Halifax, Nova Scotia, helped establish Britten "as a master of English song"
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The Christmas Song (R. Wells) God Is With us (M. Stepanov) The Little Drummer Boy (H. Simeone) O Tannenbaum (Traditional) Carol Of The Bagpipers (Traditional) Masters In This Hall (Traditional) Ave Maria (J. Bach) Le Bonne Nouvelle (Traditional) Fum! Fum! Fum! (Traditional) Maoz Tsur (Traditional) Christmas In Killamey (F. Weldon) Silent Night (J. Moore) Feliz Navidad (J. Fellciano) Jingle Bells (J. Pierpont) We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Traditional) |
This internationally renowned boys choir performs Christmas music from around the world. Led by Ninel Kamburg, listeners are transported to far away places as the choir showcases classics. Featured on this disc are such favorites as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells" and their beautiful rendition of "Silent Night" plus moving classical standards as Bach/Gounod's "Ave Maria." This group will warm your hearts this holiday season.
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Carol Of The Drum Do You Hear What I Hear Sussex Carol Sweet Little Jesus Boy The Birds Carol Of The Bells Past Three O'clock Adam Lay Ybounden We Three Kings Silent Night There Is No Rose Christmas Lullaby Joys Seven O Holy Night It Came Upon A Midnight Clear |
This splendid recording of 15 traditional Christmas songs and carols displays the impressive vocal talents of the members of the Northwest Boychoir and the young men and women of Vocalpoint! Seattle. Released in 1994, this is the third holiday album recorded and produced under the direction of Joseph Crnko with Nathaniel Papadakis. With this album, the choirs have worked to recreate the splendor and magic of their annual Festival of Lessons & Carols presentations. To capture the distinct quality of the boychoir sound, the choirs recorded on location at West Seattle's beautiful Holy Rosary Church. Every effort was taken to retain the breathtaking resonance of Holy Rosary. To add to the beauty of this recording, the choirs are accompanied by musicians from Seattle's leading orchestras and chamber groups. The result is a rich, vibrant recording that fully reveals the talents of these ensembles.
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Caroling, Caroling Come Leave Your Sheep Tomorrow Shall Be Your Dancing Day Deck The Halls Personent Hodie How Far Is It To Bethlehem When Christ Was Born Jingle Bell Rock Winter Wonderland The Christmas Song Sleigh Ride Christmas Time Is Here Let It Snow Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Jingle Bells |
Released in November 1999, Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle's fourth Christmas album: 'Tis the Season! The repertoire for this album includes a mix of traditional sacred music and favorite popular tunes. The traditional, sacred pieces were recorded at Bastyr University's chapel (formerly St. Thomas Center) with musicians from Seattle's professional orchestra and chamber groups. The popular pieces were recorded at Triad Studios in Redmond.
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Procession Wolcum Yule There Is No Rose That Yonge Child Balulalow As Dew In Aprile This Little Babe Interlude In Freezing Winter Night Spring Carol Deo Gracias Recession A Hymn To The Virgin A Boy Was Born Lullay Jesu Herod Jesu As Thou Art Our Saviour The Three Kings In The Bleak Mid-Winter Noel |
The most accomplished choristers of Oakland, California's highly-regarded Pacific Boychoir Academy are the Troubadors, who join with The Pacific Collegium, a professional chamber ensemble that combines exceptional vocalists and instrumentalists, to perform three of Benjamin Britten's favorite Christmas pieces. The dramatic, powerful 12-part "A Ceremony of Carols" was written in the middle of WWII, the simple and fetching "Hymn to the Virgin" has been a Christmas favorite since he wrote it while ill in bed at age 16; and the 7-part "A Boy Was Born," was a student exercise by Britten published in 1934 that deals with the nature of innocence and childhood in the Nativity story. Led by director Kevin Fox, the Troubadors handle this eclectic, often difficult material beautifully, and the Collegium, directed by Christopher Kula, adds strong instrumentals and vocals to the mix. This is a lovely, very different kind of Christmas collection of pieces by a master composer.
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Shepherd's Pipe Carol Cantique de Jean Racine Dixit Dominus Children Blessed of the Lord This Little Babe Chose Something Like a Star Ding Dong Merrily on High el Desembre Congelat Il Est Ne Angels We Have Heard on High Hope for Resolution Donkey Carol Hine Ma Tov Sleigh Ride Jingle Bell Swing I'll Be Home For Christmas Heavenly Aeroplane Winter Wonderland The Christmas Song Silver Bells O Holy Night |
Roberta Q. Jackson directs the over 100 strong PSG, accompanied by the Portland Youth Philharmonic. This is a Christmas CD, and there are 21 songs in celebration of Christmas, from sacred (Galuppi's "Dixit Dominus (Psalm 110) Movements, I, II, II") to pop (Elliot's "Jingle Bell Swing"). There are actually 2 choirs here, the Premier Choir of over 100 voices, and the Debut Choir of about 90, and when they sing together on something like "Silver Bells," it's pretty impressive. An excellent Christmas CD, for yourself to enjoy every Christmas, or to give to a loved one.
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"A Holiday Collection" combines traditional favorites like "God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen," "Silent Night" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" and sacred music like Mozart's "Laudate Dominum," Brahms' "Ave Maria," Dietrich Buxtehude's "Cantate Domino," and Vivaldi's "Laudamus Te," with contemporary originals like Martin Shaw's "Fanfare for Christmas Day," David Urrows' "Verbum Patris Hodie," Henryk Gorecki's "Totus Tuus Opus 60" and Daniel Pinkham's "Evergreen." Piano or organ accompaniment on most cuts. This is a soaring, lovely Christmas CD by the pride of San Mateo, CA, the Peninsula Boy's Chorus!
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The highly dedicated Raleigh Boychoir sings a collection of songs for Christmas. This recording is an assortment traditional carols and movements from major works. They are joined by Amber Hitchcock, violin on "Domine Deus." Other selections include "Behold that Star," "Here We Come A Caroling" and "Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella." This internationally recognized choir is led by Thomas Sibley with accompanists Vicki Oehling, piano and Kevin Kerstetter, organ. A lovely recording of seasonal music.
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What Sweeter Music (Eleanor Daley) Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Tableaux de Noel, arr. Stephen Mager) Hodie (Joan Szymko) Magnificat (Johann Michael Haydn) Duo Seraphim clamabant (Tomas Luis Victoria) The First Nowell (English carol, arr. David Willcocks) Veni, veni Emmanuel / O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (French processional, arr. David Willcocks) How Far Is It To Bethlehem? (English carol, arr. David Willcocks) Fum, Fum, Fum (Spanish carol, arr. Kirke Meehem) Tota pulchra es (Maurice Durufle) Laudate pueri Dominum (Johann MIchael Haydn) O frondens virga (Hildegard von Bingen) Noel des enfants ui n'ont plus de maisons (Claude Debussy) Nada te turbe (Joan Szymko) Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (English carol, arr. John Rutter) Go Where I Send Thee (Spiritual, arr. Stephen Hatfield) Winter Wonderland (Smith and Bernard, arr. Scott Farthing) |
The outstanding San Francisco Girls Chorus sings some of the most treasured carols and contemporary Christmas music. An exciting program, this recording includes Michael Haydn's "Magnificat" for chorus and orchestra, "Fum, Fum, Fum!" arranged for chorus and harp by Kirke Mechem as well as a beautiful interpretation of "O frondens virga," by Hildegard von Bingen. This CD features performances by Chorissima and the smaller chamber ensemble Virtuose. Led by Susan McMane, this recording is a gift of song for the holidays.
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The 11 to 16 years old, 41-strong San Francisco Girls Chorus, conducted by Sharon J. Paul, was founded in 1978 and has established an international reputation through appearances at concerts,festivals and competitions, and radio programs such as NPR. Dwight Okamura accompanies on piano and Sarah Voynow on harp. "A San Francisco Christmas" features Britten’s "A Ceremony Of Carols, Op. 28," "Personent Hodie," arranged by John Rutter, "Joy To The World," "Away In A Manger," "Good King Wenceslas," "Dime el Camino," "Ave Maria," "More I Cannot Wish You," and "Silent Night." The angelic voices of these young women soar as if in a cathedral, singing difficult classical music effortlessly and perfectly. A triumph!
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Arioso: Magnificat Petit Enfant Noel Nouvelet O Little Town of Bethlehem Intermezzo:He Shall Feed His Flock How Far is it to Bethelem? Ho Ro Ho Ro Arise Now, You Shepherds Christmas Time is Here Combined Choruses: The Lamb Arioso: Come, Dear Children Ziemas svetki sabraukusi Gloria from Mass No. 6 Camerata: Gloria O magnum mysterium Betelehemu Christmas Pudding Gloria Combined Choruses Hodie Christus Natus Est The Lord Bless You and Keep You |
200 young voices raised in harmony, committed to musical excellence in rehearsals, performances, at festivals and on tour all over the globe—this is what the SCC is all about. "Voices" is a best-of Christmas collection of 20 songs, recorded from 2001 to 2004, by the elite smaller groups within the Chorus, Arioso, Intermezza, Camerata, and the combined Choruses. Favorites, hard to pick, are the sweet "Petit Enfant" and the lilting "Noel Nouvelet" by Arioso, "Ho Ro Ho Ro," "Arise Now, You Shepherds" and "Christmas Time is Here" by Intermezzo, Camerata's "O Magnum Mysterium," "Betelehemu" and the nice medley "Christmas Pudding," and "The Lamb" and "Hodie Christus Natus Est" by the combined Choirs. There is something wonderfully right and appropriate about a talented children's choir singing classic Christmas music! All tracks are lightly accompanied.
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The Angels and the Shepherds Sir Christmas Personent Hodie Ceremony of Carols, Opus 28 Light the Legend A Feast of Lights Carol of the Bells, Ukrainian Carol Il est ne le divin enfant Shchedryk, Ukrainian Carol Wassail Song Regina Coeli, Opues 37, No. 3 Mary Speaks God Be In My Head A Merry Christmas |
Seattle's traditional "Christmas Ship" on the cover, the award-winning Seattle GirlsÕ Choir, 25 songs, director Jerome Wright, and the beginning of the ChoirÕs collaboration with Jackson Berkey; what more could we ask for Christmas? The CD is mostly accompanied, on piano by Elaine Koga, but BerkeyÕs "God Be In My Head" is a cappella. The liner notes are lovely and extensive, the songs are marvelously done. Great work, girls!
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The Concert Chorus of the Southern California Children's Chorus gives a very joyous performance. Simple Gifts contains mostly sacred pieces for treble voices. The chorus sings early pieces by Praetorius and Banchieri as well as 20th century pieces by Zoltan Kodaly. The title piece by Aaron Copland is arranged by director Lori Loftus. Many pieces are a cappella and the others are accompanied by David Lomakin. The pieces chosen have many solos featuring some of the group's talented singers.
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The SCCC, founded by artistic director Lori Loftus, involves 200 choristers in a sequential choral program consisting of 6 choirs. The 65 mixed-voice Concert Chorus, under Lori's leadership, is rapidly becoming the leading children's chorus in Southern California. 21 songs, the first 11, all arranged by Lori, are religious and sacred music, with the exception of the traditional title tune, arranged by Aaron Copeland. Banchieri's "Jubilate Deo," Praetorius' "Sing dem Herrn," Handel's "Art Thou Troubled," Zoltan Kodaly's "Psalm 150," James McCray's "Kyrie," and Rene Clausen's joyous "Psalm 100" are favorites in this group. The traditional Hebrew song "S'Vivon," the upbeat folk tune "Niska Banja," Leonard Bernstein's "One Hand, One Heart," Walter Hawkins' "I'm Goin' Up a Yonder," the spiritual "Go Where I Send Thee!," and the traditional "May the Road Rise Up to Meet You" are other favorites. Piano accompaniment on some songs. Excellent song selection and the spirited harmonies of talented youthful choristers—"Simple" is truly a gift!
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Shepherd's Pipe Carol (John Rutter) Stars Are for Those Who Lift Their Eyes (Pauline Delmonte) Water Under Snow is Weary (Harri Wessman) Donkey Carol (John Rutter) The Birds (Benjamin Britten) Mid-winter (Bob Chilcott) Angels' Carol (John Rutter) Noel des Enfants qui n'ont plus de maison (Claude Debussy) Go Where I Send Thee! (arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory) A Ceremony of Carols (Benjamin Britten): - Procession - Wolcum Yole! - There Is No Rose - That Yonge Child - Balulalow - As Dew in Aprille - This Little Babe - Interlude - In Freezing Winter Night - Spring Carol - Deo Gracias - Recession |
Some great arrangements of holiday classics by this top notch children's choir. Britten's "Ceremony Of Carols" is a stand out as is Rutter's "Angels' Carol" with the beautiful Bob Chilcott's "Mid-Winter".
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The Angel Choir and the Trumpeter The Task, Book VI, Winter Walk at Noon Gesu Bambino Winter Heaven's Opened Christmas Angel Christ is Here A Merry Note All Winter Long Mid-winter Christmas Star Prepare Thyself, Zion Sleep, Little Jesus Luke 2: verses 1-14 When Christ Was Born of Mary Free Love Came Down at Christmas December's Rose The Three Kings This Joy From The Bells Kling Glockchen Nino Lindo Carol of the Bells O Holy Night A Visit from St. Nicholas Ring Those Christmas Bells |
Regarded as one of Canada's finest children's choirs since its formation in 1981, the choir focuses on musicianship, personal growth and a lifelong love of music. "Angel Choir" is a joyous Christmas collection of 25 songs. Included here are songs we haven't heard, like "The Angel Choir and the Trumpeter," the Catalonian carol "Winter Heaven's Opened," "Christmas Angel," the lilting "Christ is Here," "All Winter Long," Bob Chilcott's "Mid-winter" and "This Joy," Mansel Thomas' "Christmas Star," W.H. Anderson's "Sleep, Little Jesus," Alexander Tilley's "When Christ Was Born of Mary Free," Michael Coghlan''s "December's Rose," Peter Cornelius' "The Three Kings" and others. Combine those with favorites such as "Gesu Bambino," "Carol of the Bells," "O Holy Night" and "Ring Those Christmas Bells," and you have a memorable, joyful Christmas album you will want to play year after year! Some narration, and light accompaniment, particularly piano, on most cuts.
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Maria, Herran piikanen Joulukranssi kuudella kielella God Rest You Merry Gentlemen O Holy Night / Oi, jouluyo The Joy of Giving Kulkuset fantasia / Fantasy on Jingle Bells Tonttujen joulukuusi Nigra sum Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maisons Kuului laulu enkelten Go, Tell It On The Mountain Foudu, satakiel Katso, ihme taivainen En etsi valtaa, Ioistoa Maa on niin kaunis Jouluna Jumala syntyi |
Over three decades have passed since the founding of the Tapiola Choir, then known as the Tapiola Children's Choir. Shortly after their founding, in 1973 they released "Tapiolan Joulu" ("Christmas With Tapiola"). If you have ever heard that classic album you can't help but be moved by the bell-like chime and purity of the children's voices. On this new Christmas recording the Tapiola Choir, long since recognized as an international treasure, creates a richer, more mature sound with the addition of a couple of dozen young adult voices belonging to the 'seniors.' The choir's founder, Prof. Erkki Pohjola wished to share the experience of creating this recording with former members because this is to be his last as conductor and director of the choir. Additionally, the breadth of the arrangements was enhanced by use of orchestration which never occludes the beauty of the choir and special guest Jorma Hynninen, the celebrated Finnish operatic baritone. The recording begins with an a cappella version of the Australian folk song, "Mary, Handmaiden of the Lord" which was the first three part song ever sung by the original "Choir of the Lower Forms of Tapiola Secondary School." Progressively the song list increases in festivity, youthful fun predominates, and then imperceptibly the feeling returns to the original spirit of Christmas until, finally the choir closes the recording with the a cappella "At Christmas, God Came on Earth." This beautiful recording is not only a testimonial to the young singers of Tapiola but a superb passing of the musical baton to the new conductor, Kari Ala-Pollanen.
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Michael Praetorios "Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen" Trad. arr. Healey Willan "The Huron Carol" Trad. arr. Howard Cable "D'ou viens-tu bergere" John Rutter "Dancing Day": - Prelude - Angelus ad virginem - A virgin most pure with - Personent hodie - Interlude - There is no rose - Coventry carol - Tomorrow shall be my dancing day Gustav Holst "I Saw Three Ships" Promptement levez-vous Trad. arr. John Rutter "Stille Nacht" Trad. arr. Howard Cable "Noel nouvelet" Benjamin Britten "A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28": - Procession - Wolcum Yole! - There is no Rose - That yonge child - Balulalow - As dewe in Aprille - This little Babe - In Freezing Winter Night - Spring Carol - Adam lay ibounden - Recession Johann Sebastian Bach "Cantata No. 142" |
This CD is a compilation of the most popular Christmas selections from the Toronto Children's Chorus previous Marquis recordings, Dancing Day and Mostly Britten, along with several never before released performances of favourite carols. Both John Rutter's "Dancing Day" and Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" - the two major works on this CD - are popular favourites.
Listen to "Promptement levez-vous" in Real Audio.
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Star Carol The Kings Sussex Carol See Amid The Winter's Snow Jesus Child Song Of The Crib Wexford Carol The Garden Of Jesus Good King Wenecelas Hey Now Mid-Winter Farewell!!! Advent Shepard's Pipe Carol Jesus Christ The Apple Tree The Last Straw - A Christmas Fable |
The sound of the children's voices raised in song is a touchstone of the holidays. Add to the mix the internationally renowned tenor Ben Heppner and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and you have a recipe for a truly special Christmas disc! The Chorus invokes a magical quality to Christmas music past and present, ranging from traditional favourites to a contemporary holiday fable sure to charm even Scrooge!
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Share in a world of distinctive rhythms and incomparable harmonies which Canadians call their own at Christmas! Uniting the festive season traditions of the world's peoples in a program first presented for Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn, Adeste Fideles makes a musical pilgrimage through Europe with guests baritones Louis and Gino Quilico and members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
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Rejoice and Sing, by the Trebel Chorus of New England, offers a varied selection for the Christmas season. The chorus led by founding directior Marie Stultz is expanded on this CD to include tenors and basses for some pieces. Many of the pieces featured were originally intended for childrens voices, such as "Wolcum Yole" and "This Little Babe" from Britten's Ceremony of Carols. The disc includes many traditional favorites (O, Come All Ye Faithful; O Holy Night) as well as a piece written by Stultz (Suite on the Nativity). These children are sure to brighten up your holiday mood.
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This recording features the sounds of the holiday season as expressed through the beautiful voices of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus. It includes some of America's most loved holiday songs. This highly acclaimed choir sings "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Eddie Pola and George Wyle, John Rutter's "Candlelight Carol," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and many more. You will enjoy listening to these holiday treasures.
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On this recording, Tucson Girls Chorus shares music of the holiday with you. From the haunting message in "Stopping By Woods," by Vera Kistler to the rousing "A la Russe," arranged by Riegger the chorus sings a variety of new pieces and old favorites. This talented choir is sure to put you in the holiday mood.
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Mass in C Major K. 317 "Coronation" (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart): - Kyrie - Gloria - Credo - Sanctus - Benedictus - Agnus Dei Cantata "Ich hatte Viel Bekummernis" (Johann Sebastian Bach): Prima Parte: - Sinfonia - Corro - Aria - Recitativo - Aria - Coro Seconda Parte: - Recitativo - Duetto - Coro - Aria - Coro |
The incomparable Vienna Boys' Choir sings two masterpieces with the Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra. Led by Peter Marschik, the ensemble performs the "Coronation" Mass in C Major by W.A. Mozart and "Ich hatte viel Bekummernis," by J.S. Bach. The Coronation Mass is traditionally believed to have been written for the crowning of an image of the Virgin Mary in a church near Salzburg. Bach's cantata was written to be sung the third Sunday after Trinity. Both pieces have lovely solo moments, particularly the mournful "Seufzer, Thranen, Kummer, Not," for soprano with oboe obbligato.
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Adeste Fideles (Trad) Pueri Concinite (Johann Ritter v. Herbeck) Joy To The World (Georg Grederic Handel) The First Noel (Trad) Deck the Halls (Trad/England) The Little Drummer Boy (Trad/American) Hark! The Herald Angels (Felix Mendelssohn) Tochter Zion (Daughter Zion) (Georg Frederic Handel) Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging (Maria Went Through the Thornwoods) (Trad/Germany) Als Ich Bei Meinen Schafen Wacht' (As I Watch Over My Sheep) (Trad/Germany) O Heiland Reiss Die Himmel Auf (O Savior, Open Your Heavens) (Trad/Germany) Von Himmel Hoch Komm' Ich Her (From the Heavens Above, I Come) (Trad/Germany) Es Kommt Ein Schiff Geladen (There Comes A Ship of Abundance) (Trad/Austria) In Natale Domini (Michael Praetorious) (Trad/Austria) Still, Still, Still (Trad/Austria) Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night) (Trad/Austria) |
The Vienna Boy's Choir will make a festive addition to your holiday season. On this recording they sing many traditional favorites such as "Adeste Fideles," "Joy to the World," "Deck the Halls," and "The Little Drummer Boy." They also sing many traditional songs from Germany and Austria such as, "Von Himmel Hoch Komm' Ich Her," and "Still, Still." The choir sings with a brass choir, orchestra and a cappella. This world renowned choir is as charming as always.
Listen to "The Little Drummer Boy" in Real Audio.
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Most Holy Night Good King Wenceslas It Will Soon Be Dark It Will Soon Be Dark Heaven's Dews Fall on the Righteous O You Joyous One in Royal David's City Come You Children A Rose Has Budded Silent Night O Tannenbaum Aba Heidschi Bumbeidschi Ave Maria Greetings To Thee, Little Jesus Merry Christmas The Wind Blows on the Hill Ave Maria |
This is a keepsake CD of timeless Christmas music that you and your family can enjoy for generations. 18 songs in all, from very well-known songs like "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Ave Maria" and "O Tannenbaum," to not-so-well-known ones like "Heaven¹s Dew Falls On The Righteous," "Once In Royal David's City," "A Rose Has Budded," "Aba Heidschi Bumbeidschi" and "The Wind Blows On The Hill," all are wonderfully sung and classically beautiful. We would like to see more information on the choir, their director and history in the liner notes, but will certainly settle for the marvelous music!
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Carol of the Bells Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella Gloria / Silent Night O Come O Come Emmanuel Alabanza O Come Emmanuel Alleluia / Amazing Grace Siyahamba Tchotcholosa The Cherry Tree Carol Cuando El Rey Nimrod Et Dodim Gabbi Gabbi O Come LIttle Children Angels We Have Heard on High Ave Maria / Holy Child of God Jubilate Deo In My Eyes |
Annabelle Cruz, founder and Director, brings us a sweet Christmas CD by her very special international choir of boys and girls, ages 7 to 15. Annabelle encouraged them to celebrate their unique sound, and they took off from there, expanding into singing 2 to 4-part harmonies, song arranging and even composing. There are 18 songs, recorded before a live audience at St. Dominic's Church in Benicia, CA. Some are familiar, such as "Carol of the Bells," "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella," "Gloria/Silent Night," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel, "Alleluia/Amazing Grace," "Angels We Have Heard On High" and "Ave Maria/Holy Child of God." Less familiar but equally wonderful are "Alabanza," the South African carols "Siyahamba," Tchotcholosa" and "Gabbi Gabbi," the Ladino song "Cuando El Rey Nimrod," and the traditional Appalachian and German carols "The Cherry Tree Carol" and "O Come Little Children." Some light percussion and xylophone on some songs. The collection finishes with Praetorius' "Jubilate Deo" and "In My Eyes" by 13-year-old choir member Madeleine Quandt. Another beautiful, recommended CD by Voena!
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