Founded in 1988, the 58-strong MVE has a decade-long run as Wisconsin's only Barbershop Harmony Society top-ten men's a cappella chorus, capturing a trio of medals. Directed by Grant Wilson and featuring guest artists Jana Peterson, the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble, barbershop quartet Voices Only and mixed quartet Heart to Heart (who wowed us at the 2005 Harmony Sweeps Finals). Favorites among these 12 songs are "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Deck the Halls," "Jamaican Noel," "Santa Baby" (featuring Jana Petersen, Voices Only's live cut "Mary Did You Know," Heart to Heart's "Carol of the Bells," and the live grand finale, "O Come All Ye Faithful," featuring MVE with guest artists. This is a sumptuous feast of Christmas goodies, sent to you Express from the Midwest! |