Love songs sung by men's voices have a unique poignancy and charm. Robert Shaw's understanding of this style, and the kind of tone which these settings evoke, have made them much loved by singers and listeners. These selections may be performed separately or as a program suite.

Songlist: Loch Lomond, Green Grow The Rushes, O, Stodole Pumpa, Down By The Sally Gardens, Vive L'Amour

Kenneth Jennings' settings of two Dylan Thomas poems 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night,' and And Death Shall Have No Dominion' are both beautiful arrangements. 'Loch Lomond' is a Scottish folk song that dates back to the Jacobite Rebellion. Care has been taken to preserve the authenticity of the language in this arrangement, with the help of a ipa chart in the performance notes of this chart. With an energetic, strong opening and a more lyric, gentle section in the middle, 'Alleluia' provides an overall sense of the joy we experience while praising god. 'Let the Bullgine Tun,' a vigorous, humorous, traditional sea chantey is guaranteed to delight both singers and audiences.

Songlist: Do Not Go Gentle Into The Night, Let the Bullgine Run, Loch Lomond, Alleluia, Amen, And Death Shall Have No Dominion

Stan Rogers, Canada's folk music hero speaks to all of us through his words and music. 'Fogarty's Cove' is faithful to Stan's musical Style and it's great to sing! 'Ave, Maris Stella' is a favorite Nova Scotia Latin canticle with a simple harmonic arrangement. Included is a solo for tenor or unison tenor section. 'Loch Lomond' begins with a tenor or baritone solo, and develops into a rousing rhythmic chorus which drives to the end of the piece. in between are richly textured choral verses.

Songlist: Ave, Maris Stella, Loch Lomond

Let the Men Sing MORE! is the follow up to the best-selling collection Let the Men Sing! Folksongs, holiday music, Latin settings, spirituals, patriotic and multicultural works fill this 10 choral REPRODUCIBLE collection for TB voices. A budget-stretcher, the book includes piano/vocal arrangements and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD with accompaniment and performance audio tracks, along with reproducible and projectible PDF files of the men's vocal parts, instrumental pages and choreography. Male singers and audiences alike will enjoy this excellent choral literature for many years to come.

Songlist: Kyrie, The Star-Spangled Banner, Loch Lomond, Little Wheel A-Turnin', Sing A Mighty Song!, Oh What A Wonderful Child, A Merry Christmas Medley, Ha Shalom, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?, Sweet Betsy From Pike

John Leavitt : A Celtic Collection

Emily Crocker and John Leavitt have a long and successful track record of writing for developing young men's choirs. Here is another in this line and it includes arrangements of traditional Celtic songs including: I'll Tell Me Ma - Kelvingrove - Loch Lomond - Star of the County Down - Wild Mountain Thyme - and Ye Banks and Braes.

Songlist: I'll Tell Me Ma, Kelvingrove, Loch Lomond, Star of the County Down, Wild Mountain Thyme, Ye Banks and Braes

In this 50th Anniversary year of The King's Singers there is much celebrating to be done. A 3 disc CD has been recorded by the current members of the group and from that new recording, the most popular songs have been selected for this collection. Known for their consummate artistry in all genres and styles, their interpretations of pop and folk music are legendary. Songs include: And I Love Her - And So It Goes - Danny Boy - Down by the Riverside - Down with Love - I'll Follow the Sun - Loch Lomond - Love Is Here to Stay - MLK - Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi - That Lonesome Road

Songlist: MLK, Danny Boy, And I Love Her, And So It Goes, Down By The Riverside, Loch Lomond, Down With Love, That Lonesome Road, Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi, I'll Follow The Sun, Love Is Here To Stay

The six Englishmen known as the King'singers enjoy the distinction of consistently being one of the world's most sought-after and highly-acclaimed musical ensembles, due to their imaginative programming, remarkable musicianship, and flawless technique. To mark their Silver Jubilee, the King'singers have brought together a collection of some of the best-loved arrangements written for them over the last 25 years. Of the songs most often requested, here are twelve which adapt most easily for mixed choirs.

Songlist: I'm A Train, You Are The New Day, Can't Buy Me Love, Short People, Le Baylere, Musik Der Nacht, Greensleeves, Loch Lomond, Eriskay Love Lilt, That Lonesome Road, And So It Goes, Shenandoah

This gently flowing setting of the traditional Scottish folksong "Loch Lomond" is a perpetual favorite in King's Singers' concerts. This arrangement by David Overton is simple and straightforward offering contrasts between the flowing interludes and the homophonic choruses. The haunting melody of the Canadian folk song " She's Like the Swallow" is accented by a lyric vocal accompaniment. Perfect for large group or ensemble use. This lilting English folksong " I Love My Love" is one of a group of great arrangements in the King'singers' repertoire. "Furusato (Homeland) is a tender tribute to home, this Japanese folk song's sentiment is touching to all. Includes Japanese and English lyrics. " Grandfather's Clock" - This childhood favorite still delights listeners of all ages. Cleverly arranged, it makes a great closer or encore.

Songlist: She's Like the Swallow, Grandfather's Clock, Loch Lomond, I Love My Love, Furusato (Homeland)

"Loch Lomond" is one of the most famous of all Scottish song - a song of friendship, of love, and of parting. While "Auld Lang Syne" has become one of the most familiar in our culture, oft used for ushering in the new year, it remains a heartfelt air, extolling enduring friendship and waxing nostalgic over the passage of time. "The Birks Of Aberfeldy" is a dance piece! Let the rhythm and accents hold sway as the piano rolics and the singers tease, tempt, cajole and invite the Bonnie Lassie! Also Included in this package is the hauntingly beautiful "Skye Boat Song," and "Afton Water."

Songlist: Skye Boat Song, Afton Water, The Birks of Aberfeldy, Auld Lang Syne, Loch Lomond

This is among the most widely used teaching repertoire for singers in the U.S. Over 30 songs in each book with 2 accompaning CDs (which are enhanced, you can change the tempo or key if you use it on your computer!), including American and British art songs, folk song arrangements, sacred songs and a sampling of beginning songs in German, Italian, Spanish and French. There is a completely different song selection for each voice type. For Tenor voices!

Songlist: All Day On The Prairie, All Through The Night, At The Ball, The Black Dress, Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair, Brother Will, Brother John, By Mendip Side, Come Again, Sweet Love, The Daisies, Ein Jungling Liebt ein Madchen, Go Lovely Rose, He That Keepeth Israel, I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly, I Love And I Must, Jesu, The Very Thought Of Thee, Loch Lomond, The Lord Is My Light, Lydia, May Song, Mistress Mine, Der Mond, My Lady Walks In Lovliness, My Lord, What a Mornin', Der Neugierige, Noche Serena, Ol'Jim, Orpheus With His Flute, Religion Is A Fortune, Rio Grande, LA Sena, and more

This is among the most widely used teaching repertoire for singers in the U.S. Over 30 songs in each book, including American and British art songs, folk song arrangements, sacred songs and a sampling of beginning songs in German, Italian, Spanish and French. There is a completely different song selection for each voice type.

Songlist: Orpheus With His Lute (Coates), My Lady Walks in Loveliness (Charles), The Lord Is My Light, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Serenade, All Day on the Prairie (Guion), Lydia (Fauré), All Through The Night, My Lord, What a Mornin', At the Ball (Tchaikovsky), The Black Dress (Niles), Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair, Brother Will, Brother John (Sacco), Loch Lomond, By Mendip Side (Coates), Come Again, Sweet Love, Der Mond (Mendelssohn), The Inquisitive One (Schubert), Youth Oft Love a Maiden, A (Schumann), Go, Lovely Rose (Quilter), He That Keepeth Israel (Schlosser), I Attempt from Love's Sickness (Purcell), I Love and I Must (Purcell), Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee (Wesley), La Seña (Hague), May Song (Beethoven), O Mistress Mine (Walthew), Noche Serena (Hague), Ol'Jim (Edwards), Religion Is a Fortune (Johnson), and more

The newest addition to our Alfred Vocal catalog, Singer's Library of Song features 37 of the world's best-loved songs from the Medieval era though the 20th Century, presented with historical information and performance suggestions that are designed to enhance and educate developing vocalists. Art Songs, Arias, Folk Songs, Spirituals, and Lieder -- they're all here, and they're all beautifully laid out in this comprehensive 200-page anthology for vocal study. English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Hebrew texts are included, and accurate translations and IPA pronunciation guides pave the way for serious singers. Available in low, medium, and high editions with optional accompaniment CDs (set of 2), Singer's Library of Song is a must-have for every voice teacher and student.

Songlist: All Through The Night, Amazing Grace, At The River, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Bist Du Bei Mir, Bois Epais, Cielito Lindo, Come Again Sweet Love Doth Now Invite, Deep River, Die Lotosblume, Down By The Salley Gardens, Early One Morning, Gioite Al Canto Mio, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Greensleeves, Hatikvah, Heidenroslein, I Attempt From Loves Sickness, I Will Sing New Songs, Jesu Joy Of Mans Desiring, Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming, Loch Lomond, Love Has Eyes, My Lovely Celia, O Come O Come Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Rest In The Lord, Panis Angelicus, Se Tu Mami, and more

The newest addition to our Alfred Vocal catalog, Singer's Library of Song features 37 of the world's best-loved songs from the Medieval era though the 20th Century, presented with historical information and performance suggestions that are designed to enhance and educate developing vocalists. Art Songs, Arias, Folk Songs, Spirituals, and Lieder -- they're all here, and they're all beautifully laid out in this comprehensive 200-page anthology for vocal study. English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Hebrew texts are included, and accurate translations and IPA pronunciation guides pave the way for serious singers. Available in low, medium, and high editions with optional accompaniment CDs (set of 2), Singer's Library of Song is a must-have for every voice teacher and student.

Songlist: All Through The Night, Amazing Grace, At The River, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Bist Du Bei Mir, Bois Epais, Come Again Sweet Love Doth Now Invite, Deep River, Die Lotosblume, Down By The Salley Gardens, Early One Morning, Gioite Al Canto Mio, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Greensleeves, Hatikvah, Heidenroslein, I Attempt From Loves Sickness, I Will Sing New Songs, Jesu Joy Of Mans Desiring, Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming, Loch Lomond, Love Has Eyes, My Lovely Celia, O Come O Come Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Rest In The Lord, Panis Angelicus, Se Tu Mami, Shenandoah, and more

The newest addition to our Vocal catalog, Singer's Library of Song features 37 of the world's best-loved songs from the Medieval era though the 20th Century, presented with historical information and performance suggestions that are designed to enhance and educate developing vocalists. Art Songs, Arias, Folk Songs, Spirituals, and Lieder -- they're all here, and they're all beautifully laid out in this comprehensive 200-page anthology for vocal study. English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Hebrew texts are included, and accurate translations and IPA pronunciation guides pave the way for serious singers. Available in low, medium, and high editions with accompaniment CDs (set of 2), Singer's Library of Song is a must-have for every voice teacher and student.

Songlist: All Through The Night, Amazing Grace, At The River, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Bist Du Bei Mir, Bois Epais, Cielito Lindo, Come Again Sweet Love Doth Now Invite, Deep River, Die Lotosblume, Down By The Salley Gardens, Early One Morning, Gioite Al Canto Mio, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Greensleeves, Hatikvah, Heidenroslein, I Attempt From Loves Sickness, Jesu Joy Of Mans Desiring, Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming, Loch Lomond, Love Has Eyes, My Lovely Celia, O Come O Come Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Rest In The Lord, Panis Angelicus, Se Tu Mami, Shenandoah, and more

A mammoth collection featuring 148 of your all-time folk favorites! Includes: Alouette - Camptown Races - Danny Boy - Greensleeves - Guantanamera - Hava Nagila - Home on the Range - The Red River Valley - Shenandoah - Skip to My Lou - This Little Light of Mine - Yankee Doodle - and many more.

Songlist: In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree, Casey Jones, Guantanamera, Dry Bones, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Frog Went A-Courtin', Lavender's Blue, This Old Man, Wayfaring Stranger, The Wabash Cannon Ball, Goober Peas, The Banana Boat Song, This Little Light Of Mine, Worried Man Blues, All My Trials, Kumbaya, Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy), All Through The Night, Carnival Of Venice, Danny Boy, Auld Lang Syne, Frankie And Johnny, Deep River, Aloha Oe, Alouette, Amazing Grace, Careless Love, Down In The Valley, Freight Train, Skip To My Lou, and more

Founded way back in 1963 in St. Charles, MO, The 160-strong Ambassadors of Harmony are one of the best, most entertaining men's Barbershop choruses in the world, and they have the Gold necklaces to prove it: SPEBSQSA (Barbershop Harmony Society) Gold in 2004 and 2009! We can tell by their costumes, expressions and wonderful music that (1) these gentlemen are having big fun up there on stage in international competition, and (2) they can sing their collective tails off! We think we can call "Oh What a Day" a best-of collection, mainly because it includes "Seventy-Six Trombones," the Merideth Willson tune which led off their Gold-winning set in July, 2009, but also because every one of these cuts is a stone winner. "America," the sassy Stephen Sondheim/Leonard Bernstein hit from "West Side Story," "Friend Like Me," Howard Ashman/Alan Menken's song from "Aladdin," a cover of the traditional Scottish Air "Loch Lomond" that could break your heart, the wonderfully dramatic theme song from "Man of La Mancha," Ira and George Gershwin's sweet "Love Walked In," the Spanky and Our Gang hit "Lazy Day," Brian Wilson's "God Only Knows," Merle Kilgore/June Carter's Johnny Cash hit "Ring of Fire," and the Edith Piaf hit "If You Love Me, Really Love Me (Hymne a L'Amour)"-these are some of our favorite songs of all time, and the A of H nail every one of them. That's entertainment!

Songlist: America, Friend Like Me, They Didn't Believe Me, Fit as a Fiddle, Loch Lomond, Man of La Mancha, Love Walked In, Lazy Days, God Only Knows, Ring of Fire, If You Love Me, Seventy Six Trombones

British mixed sextet (2 women, 4 men) Cabinet Shuffle has been singing top-drawer a cappella in many of the classiest venues in England, for a Who's Who of corporate and professional clients. With clean, tight harmonies and sweet leads reminiscent of the Swingles and Manhattan Transfer, and a varied repertoire from Bach to the Beatles and Josquin to Jazz, the Shuffle are crowd-pleasers extraordinaire! Their recordings (their first, the excellent "It Don't Mean A Thing," "Cambridge" is #2) are equally crisp, elegant and entertaining. Beginning with two winners, "New York" and the heart-tugger "Loch Lomond," we are then treated to a vocal feast: the traditional Italian tune "Bella Calou," Billy Joel's "And So It Goes" and "The Longest Time," Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me," Harold Arlen's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Bring Him Home," John Denver's "Perhaps Love," and Lerner and Loewe's "I Could Have Danced All Night" are all delightful. It's all good, and we think that this talented group is ready for a much wider audience and some larger venues, especially over here "across the pond!"

Songlist: New York, Loch Lomond, The Three Ravens, Malaguena, Bella Caiou, Le Baylere, And So It Goes, Pavane, A Nightinsgale Sang In Berkeley Square, Someone To Watch Over Me, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I Won't Send Roses, I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, I Could Have Danced All Night, The Longest Time, Chansom d'Amour, Perhaps Love, If You Leave Me Now, Come FLy With Me

This young male ensemble from the great choral-producing regions of Minnesota, under the artistic direction of Erik Lichte, bring a fresh elegance and vitality to their repetoire. Cantus incorporates a wide variety of influences from across the globe. A contemporary setting of the Latin "Veni Creator Spiritus," is followed by three similar works, dating from Rennaissance or pre-Rennaissance. Ralph Vaughan Williams' "The Vagabond" is musically itinerant, restlessly drifting between tonalities. The melancholy "This Ol' Hammer," an African-American work song, has a solo lead on the verses, while the chorus echoes key phrases in assent; the arrangement manipulates the placement and number of voices throughout, adding and subtracting for variety and dynamic range. "One by One" is Zulu - sung in Zulu - with whoops and caterwauling, all very tuneful, of course. It's a jubilant finale.

Songlist: Veni Creator Spiritus, Cantate Domino, The Pauperum Refugium, O Filii Et Finliae, Alleluia, Amen, The Vagabond, Two Settings Of Rupert Brooke, - Oh! Love, - The Hill, Break, Break, Break, Loch Lomond, Doraredansen, Mouth Music, Bullgine Run, This Ol' Hammer, In His Care-O, One By One

Cantus is a professional, 12-male vocal chamber ensemble dedicated to exalting the human spirit through the performance of innovative and engaging musical programs. Their focus is not only on singing the finest literature of the past but also to present new music created by group members or commissioned for the group. People may experience them through concerts, recordings, clinics and new musical scores. The 19 songs on "Let Your Voice" are an exciting mix: the title tune (African Jazz, with non-vocal percussion, which is present on other tracks),"Dravidian Dithyramb" (Indian Dance Music), "El Yivneh Hagalil" (Hebrew Folk Song), and "What Shall We Do the Drunken Sailor" (English Sea Shanty), share CD space with "Mata Del Anima Sola," a Venezuelan Joropo, "Shen Khar Venakhi (Georgian Wedding Song), "K'ang-ting Love Song" (Chinese Folk Song) and "Were You There" (African-American Spiritual). All songs feature innovative arrangements and often breathtaking spirit and energy. A rousing, powerful CD from an amazing, talented ensemble.

Songlist: Let Your Voice Be Heard, Dravidian Dithyramb, El Yivneh Hagalil, Nukapianguaq, Dulaman, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor, Songs from Matengo Folktales, Mata del Anima Sola, Shen Khar Venakhi, K'ang-ting Love Song, She Moved Through the Fair, Domaredansen, Loch Lomond, Danny Boy, Shenandoah, Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, Were You There?, One By One, Let Your Voice Be Heard

"Goin' Home is Chor Leoni's sixth CD - each one we rave about, and each one is better than the last! Internationally acclaimed conductor Diane Loomer's flawless direction and song selection keep the Vancouver, BC-based all-male choir going in the right direction. As Canada is composed of citizens from every corner of the world, the object of "Goin'" was to collect and present folk songs from many of these countries, in the hope that CL's audience would experience "the bittersweet tightness in the throat and tear in the eye that only comes when you are goin' home." 18 richly textured a cappella songs, beginning with 3 dramatic Ainu folk tunes, "Bear Festival," "Piraka" and "Whale Festival," and continuing with "Fenyang Ge" and "Minoi, Minoi," Anhui and Samoan folk songs, respectively. Following are the Lapp folk song, "Dalvi duoddar luohti," and one of the best covers of the Zulu tune "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" we've heard. German, English, Irish, Estonian, and Welsh folk songs delight the crowd (this is a live performance, although the audience is almost edited out). A couple of nice American songs, the Appalachian folk song "Bright Morning Star" and "Shenandoah," precede the title tune by Antonin Dvorak, the Scottish tune "Loch Lomond" and "Christmas Angel." Sweet harmonies and what we can only call "personality" pour forth from CL like water from a Canadian stream. Recommended!

Songlist: Three Folk Songs, Bear Festival, Pirika, Pirika, Whale Festival, Fengyang Ge, Minoi, Minoi, Dalvi duoddar luohti, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Jing-ga-lye-ah, Gaudeamus igitur, Drink to my only with thine eyes, Dulaman, Kolm mul oli kaunist sona, Suo-Gan, Bright Morning Star, Shenandoah, Goin' Home, Loch Lomond, Christmas Angel

Vaughan Williams's small-scale choral works are a comparatively lesser-known aspect of his art. The majority of these compositions arose from his folksong-collecting activities at the turn of the century; this recording brings some of his finest folksong arrangements together with other a cappella works. They cover the whole of the composer's long career. The Holst Singers are the foremost amateur choir in London. Under their musical director Stephen Layton they regularly perform on Radio 3 and Classic FM and in the major concert venues. The choir is joined for several songs by the renowned soloists Ian Bostridge and Michael George.

Songlist: Loch Lomond, Full Fathom Five, The Cloud-Capp'd Towers, Over Hill, Over Dale, Alister McAlphine's Lament, An Acre Of Land, The Seeds Of Love, Ca' The Yowes, The Dark-Eyed Sailor, The Spring Time Of The Year, Just The Tide Was Flowing, The Lover's Ghost, Wassail Song, The Winter Is Gone, Mannin Veen, Bushes And Briars, Down Among The Dead Men, Sweet Day, O Mistress Mine, The Willow Song

We have just listened to a great 3-part series by Dr. Rodde's talented mixed-voice ensemble, the Iowa State Singers, and now we are treated to the Iowa Statesmen, Iowa State's popular men's over 100-voice choir. The two groups share a love of a cappella classical Christian music, such as Jakob Handl's "O Magnum Mysterium" and "Confirma hoc, Deus;" and spirituals such as Stephen Hatfield's joyous "Heaven Somewhere," and the Moses Hogan-arranged "Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit." The Statesmen also love folk music, such as "Loch Lomond," Gwenyth Walker's piano-accompanied "Crossing the Bar," the silly, live "Johnny Schmoker," "Cindy," the powerful, rhythmic African song "Noel," and the Russell Robinson-arranged "Ol' Man River." Finally, to remind us that the Statesmen are a collegiate group, there is a rousing collection of ISU School Songs. Dr. Rodde's groups share a rich, spirited sound, soaring leads, and top-drawer song selection, arrangements and direction. It adds up to a beautiful, entertaining collection!

Songlist: O Magnum Mysterium, Confirma hoc, Deus, Zion Hears the Watchmen Singing, The Lord is My Shepherd, Heaven Somewhere, The Pasture, Vinum Bonum, The Quest Unending, Ra-ta-plan, Loch Lomond, El Yivneh Hagalil, Dies Irae, Crossing the Bar, Noel, Ol' Man River, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Johnny Schmoker (live), Cindy, ISU School Songs

Richard Larsen and his choir Kantorei have been garnering great acclaim in recent years and their latest release shows why. The lovely name of the recording "Small Blue Marble" refers to the world as it showcases choral music from around the globe including songs from Thailand, South Africa, Nigeria, Spain, Scotland, Cuba, Israel and many others. Larsen has selected some intriguing compositions that celebrates the unity and diversity of cultures thru choral music and the choir singing is top-notch even when challenged to imitate a variety of Latin American percussions instruments while navigating dense choral structures.

Songlist: Betelehemu, Cuncti Simus, Sugismaastikud, On Hilissuvi, Ule Taeva Jooksevad Pilvad, Kanarbik, Keine Feuer Keine Kohle Kann Brennen So Heiss, The Fields Of Corn Are Gone, Past Life Melodies, Ngam Sang Duan, Diu Diu Deng, La Villanella, Himne - Temmingh, Horizons, Vamuvamba, Loch Lomond, Barbara Allen, El Guayboso, Sim Shalom (Prayer For Peace)erg, Zum Gali, This Little Light Of Mine

Sparingly accompanied by Renaissance flute, piccolo and a guitar, these traditionals, and the descriptions that accompany them, are a charming introduction to the musical history of Britain. The famous "Danny Boy," (a cappella) somehow manages to summarize the grace and suffering of the Irish experience in its earnest melody; likewise, "Loch Lomond," (Scottish, also a cappella) brings the rough yet delicate beauty of Scotland to life. Several nineteenth century parlor songs are also included, such as "Home Sweet Home" and "Golden Slumbers." Also, the familiar "Scarborough Fair," "Greensleeves" and "What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?"

Songlist: Scarborough Fair, Skye Boat Song, What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor?, Annie Laurie, Greensleeves, Danny Boy, The Lincolnshire Poacher, Loch Lomond, The Lass of Richmond Hill, Down By The Sally Gardens, The Ash Grove, Aiken Drum, Golden Slumbers, Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night), Going to Town, Home Sweet Home, Eriskay Love Lilt, Mairi's Wedding

Composed of four ensembles and including members of diverse faiths, races, social and economic backgrounds, the Minnesota Boychoir boasts over 100 members, representing the Twin Cities and over 25 suburbs. "Forty & Fine" refers to the year of the group's founding, 1962, to the date of this recording, 2002. Included are 19 of the MB's favorite and most-requested songs. Plenty of (piano-accompanied) religious and spiritual songs are here, "Festival Sanctus," "The Storm is Passing Over," the lovely "Quando Corpus Morietur & Amen," "Rise Up, O Men of God," "Steal Away," "Zion's Walls," "Freedom Come," "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" and many others. Secular tunes like "Loch Lomond," Michael McGlynn's "Dulaman," John David's wonderful a cappella "You are the New Day" and Ysaye M. Barnwell's haunting "Wanting Memories" are other favorites. In fact, every one of these songs touches and moves us-a truly beautiful collection!

Songlist: Festival Sanctus, Pie Jesu, The Strom Is Passing Over, The Gift To Be Simple, Rise Up, O Men Of God, Steal Away, Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia, Quando Corpus Morietur & Amen, Wind, You Are The New Day, Wanting Memories, Zion's Walls, Freedom Come, Lux Aeterna, The Lord Bless You And Keep You, Loch Lomond, Dulaman, Worthy To Be Praised, If Music Be The Food Of Love

This is a fascinating recording of several sessions from the post-war years of the group featuring some tracks that later became standards in their repertoire. Many of the vocal arrangements of these songs are different than the ones you might be familiar with from their later recordings and makes for a very interesting listen.

Songlist: String Of Pearls, Listen To The Mocking Bird, Rain, Goofus, Billy Boy, Little Brown Jug, Loch Lomond, School Days, Stompin' At TheSavoy, The Man On The Flying Trapeze, Sweet Sue, A Bicycle Built For Two (Daisy Bell), Oh, Dem Golden Slippers, JA Da, Grandfather's Clock, In The Mood, Old McDonald Had A FArm, In A Little Spanish Town, De Campton Races, Coquette, Red Wing, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Bye Bye Blue Eyes

Indeed there are plenty more great hits on this second volume of this collection.

Songlist: Anvil Chorus, Heavenly Father!, When Jhonny comes Marching Home Again, Holy Art Thou, Loch Lomond, None but the Lonely Heart, The Lost Chord, Nearer my God to Thee, I'll see you in my Dreams, Smilin' Through, Medley:, Pretty Baby, You are my Sunshine, Avalon, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, The Anniversary, It's a Grand Night for Singing, My Favorite Things, The White Cliffs of Dover, It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary, March and Final Chorus "Ode To Joy"

Once called America's Choir by Ronald Reagan this choir must certainly be considered amongst the very best in the country and this compilation by Sony Records features 40 of their classic recordings. With performances featuring Eugene Ormandy, Jerold Ottley, Richard Condie, and others, songs include: "Loch Lomand," "Ave Maria," "Londonderry Air," "Born Free" and more on this fabulous 2 CD collection.

Songlist: Disc 1: The Sound Of Music, Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin', Born Free, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Going Home, All Through The Night, Londonderry Air, Seventy-Six Trombones, Art Thou With Me, Simple Gifts, Battle Hymn Of The Republic, The Lord's Prayer, Bless This House, Ave Maria, Medley From Pinocchio, The Impossible Dream, The Quest, Over The Rainbow, Medley from Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Somewhere, Oklahoma!, You'll Never Walk Alone, Disc 2: Anvil Chorus, Heavenly Father!, When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Holy Art Thou, Loch Lomond, None But The Lonely Heart, The Lost Chord, and more

The 40-strong, all-male NDGC brings us a rich, varied collection of 26 songs, ranging from the expected Notre Dame fight songs ("Irish Backs"/"On Down the Line," "You Gotta Be A Football Hero"/Touchdown Star," "Notre Dame, We Hail Thee," "Notre Dame, Our Mother" and "The Notre Dame Victory March"), Folk and Traditional tunes ("Vive l'amour," "What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor," "McNamara's Band"/Clancy Lowered the Boom"), "Loch Lomond" and "Danny Boy"), Show tunes {'Tonight," "Seventy-six Trombones") and spirituals ("The Water Is Wide," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Wade In the Water," "My Lord, What a Morning" and "Ain'-A That Good News"). Nicely sung, spirited a cappella selections by one of the oldest and most beloved collegiate choruses.

Songlist: Vive I'amour (American Folk Song), Irish Blacks / On Down the Line, You Gotta Be a Football Hero / Touchdown Star, Tonight, On the Banks of the Don, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor, Suo-Gan, McNamara's Band, Loch Lomond, The Water Is Wide, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Wade In the Water, My Lord, What a Mornin', Ain'-A That Good News, If Ye Love Me, Trinklied, Nine otpushchayeshi, Spaseniye sodelal, Trouble, Sadder But Wiser, Seventy-Six Trombones, Danny Boy, Notre Dame, We Hail Thee, Notre Dame, Our Mother, The Notre Dame Victory March, Ain'-A That Good News

Folk songs exist in all countries and come from all centuries, whether in the form of lullabies, love songs or narrative ballads. These songs reflect our societies and diverse cultures. The Quink Vocal Ensemble has captured some of these songs from Europe, the United States and Israel. A number of them were arranged by classical composers such as Ralph Vaughn Williams who actively collected and studied folk songs and Arnold Schoenberg, best known for his less tonal works, set texts from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries to create works that rival the best Renaissance madrigals. This CD brings together a quite varied but interesting group of songs.

Songlist: Hora!, Hitrag'ut, Sheleg al yiri, Loch Lomond, The Dark-Eyed Sailor, She's Like The Swallow, At The Foot Of Yonder Mountain, The Riddle Song, Nyeznyakomka, The Unfaithful Lover, Handsome Mirko / Eighteen Shining Buttons, Heaven Above, Hussars / Fairy Tale, Am Donaustrom, Ej, steht ein Madchen, Auf der Erde hat nichts Weile, Glaubst du, dass ich, Ich hab' die Nacht getraumet, Wie kommt's dass du so traurig bist, Schein uns, du liebe Sonne, Herzlieblich Lieb, durch Scheiden, Virginie, les larm' aux yeux, Oh! Madelon, je dois partir, !Viva La Mancha!, !Con el vito!

Realtime : Four Brothers   

Alberta, BC (Canada)-based RealTime is an a cappella vocal group that sings and performs in a wide variety of vocal music, from Contemporary to Barbershop and everything in between. They became the World Champions of barbershop singing in 2005 when they won the Barbershop Harmony Society contest, held in Salt Lake City. Their debut CD is "Four Brothers," containing the best material from their first year. 13 tunes: Barbershop tunes "When the Saints Go Marchin' In," "Come Fly With Me," "I've Got A Gal in Kalamazoo," "The Birth of the Blues," "All of Me," "Yesterday I Heard the Rain," "Keep Your Sunny Side Up," and "Everything's Coming Up Roses." The jazzy title tune, the jazz standard "It Was A Very Good Year," and the ballads "Loch Lomond" and "Anthem" round out the finely-crafted program. "Four Brothers" has the beautiful arrangements, tight harmonies and sheer great entertainment that are making RealTime one of the fastest-rising groups in the Barbershop world.

Songlist: When The Saints Go Marchin' In, Come Fly With Me, Loch Lomond, I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo, Four Brothers, The Birth Of The Blues, All Of Me, Yesterday I Heard The Rain, Keep Your Sunny Side Up, For Once in My Life, Everything's Coming Up Roses, It Was A Very Good Year, Anthem

A 22 song "best of" collection from this top-notch children's choir spanning the years since their formation in 1989 by artistic director Kris Mason. Approximately 200 choristers ages 7 - 20 benefit from the program's vocal and choral training offered in four progressive choirs. The wide repertoire of the chorus is well represented with selections of classical, historic, sacred, folk and world pieces.

Songlist: Ecco Mormorar L'onda, Dome Epais, Path To The Moon, Can You Hear Me, Marienwurmchen, Ubi Caritas Et Amor, Caelos Ascendit Hodie, Niska Banja, Shake The Papaya Down, Metsa Telegramm, Achat Shoalti, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Soldier Soldier Won't You Marry Me, Shady Grove, Loch Lomond, No Time

Artistic Director Barbara Berner leads the various permutations of the 500 strong St. Louis Children's Choirs in this accompanied, 2-disc collection of 38 songs, which features eight new works commissioned to celebrate the Choirs' 30th anniversary. These include the Concert Choir, Children's Choir, Music Makers, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Young Men's Ensemble and Alumni of these smaller choirs. These commissioned works are among our favorites: Imant Raminsh's "The Path That Leads to Nowhere," Lee Kesselman's "Rad Halaila," "Dream Angus," arranged by Mandy Miller, Rollo Dilworth's "A Symphony of the Heart," David Brunner's "Psalm of Praise," David Gawthrop's "Repose," Bob Chilcott's "Red Boots On," and Andrea Ramsey's "Cover Me With The Night." Each of these choirs has its own personality and sound, and the well-chosen songlist is a joy from beginning to end. Meet us in St. Louis for this beautifully recorded, feel-good collection!

Songlist: An American Anthem, Psalm 100, The Path That Leads to Nowhere, African Celebration, I Will Praise Forever, Rad Halaila, Cameron, Dream Angus, Edelweiss, Do Re Mi from Sound of Music, A Symphony of the Heart, Ubi Caritas, Psalm of Praise, Youkali, Ehre Sei Gott in der Hohe, Repose, Red Boots On, I Give You A Song, One Short Day, Cover Me With the Night, Come To The Music, I Am But a Small Voice, Here's to Song, Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle, Omnia Sol, Ye Banks and Braes, Linden Lea, Afton Water, I Want Two Wings, Loch Lomond, and more

St. Mary's Children's Choir has been providing performing experiences for youth in southwestern Ontario, Canada since 1981. The 139 choristers of SMCC range in age from 6 to 20 years, and are divided into 4 choirs. These 33 beautiful, upbeat songs, some piano accompanied, are also divided into four groups, "Praise," "Nursery Rhymes," "Around the World" and "The Music In Us." Favorites are Eleanor Daly's "Rise Up, My Love" and "Canticle to the Spirit," the Jutland folk hymn "When the Stars Fall," the spiritual "Ride The Chariot," "Grand Old Duke of York," Ralph Hunter's "Humpty Dumpty," "Little Bo Peep"and "Old King Cole," the traditional Scottish "Loch Lomond," Japanese children's song "Hotaru Koi," the French Canadian folk song "Vive la Canadienne," "Homeward Bound," James Taylor's "That Lonesome Road," the spiritual "Let It Shine," and Berthold Carriere's "Butterfly Dreams," "Important to Me" and "The Music in Me." A feel-good, fun, joyous collection from one of Canada's most talented, entertaining children's choirs!

Songlist: Little Wheel Spiritual, The Children's Friend, Children Blessed of the Lord, Rise Up, my Love, Canticle to the Spirit, When the Stars Fall, The Word was God, A Celtic prayer, Cantate Domino, Ride the Chariot, Sing A Song Of Sixpence, Grand Old Duke of York, Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo-Peep, Little Jack Horner, Old King Cole, White Paternoster, Bless You, Ein hennlein Weiss (A Little White Hen), Loch Lomond, Braul amestecat (Mixed Brau Dance), Watane, Hotaru Koi, Vive la Candienne (Long Live the Canadian Girl), The Lake Isle of Innisfree, Homeward Bound, That Lonesome Road, Say, Love, Eletelephony, Let It Shine, and more

The St. Olaf College Viking Chorus is a group of 60 first-year college men who have been organized to sing high quality music written for men's voices. They perform a program that includes motets, cantata movements, as well as contemporary choral pieces, spirituals, folk songs and the like. Included are 24 songs, from the title tune, Richard Farrant's "Hide Not Thou Thy Face," and Vivaldi's "Crucifixus," to Michael Cox' beautiful "O Holy Child," the folk songs "Down By The Sally Gardens" and " The Miller of Dee," closing with the lovely spirituals "Steal Away" and "Somebody's Calling My Name." Smooth, strong harmonies--this is powerful, inspirational spiritual music, sung with youthful energy by this wonderfully directed Christian male chorus. Great stuff!

Songlist: Rise Up, O Men of God, Hide Not Thou Thy Face, Crucifixus, If Ye Love Me, Haec est dies, O Blessed Are the Dead, Come, Let Us Worship, A Song of Joy, When Christmas Morn is Dawning, O Holy Child, Litany to the Holy Spirit, How Can I Keep from Singing?, Missa Salve Regina:, -Sanctus, -Benedictus, - Agnus Dei, Loch Lomond, Two Folk Songs for Male Voices:, -Down By the Sally Gardens, -The Miller of Dee, A Lovesong Trilogy, -Set Me as a Seal, -My Heart Is Like a Singing Bird, - A Red, Red, Rose, Were You There?, Steal Away, Somebody's Calling Me Name

Dr. Christopher Aspaas, assistant professor of choral/vocal music at Northfield, MN's St. Olaf College directs the Viking Chorus, a group of more than 80 first-year student men who have been organized to sing the highest quality literature. Their repertoire includes motets, cantata movements and anthems, contemporary choral pieces, spirituals, folksongs, and music traditionally associated with men's singing groups. There are 17 songs here, some favorites are the Moses Hogan spiritual "Plenty Good Room," the African song "One by One," from "Rhythm of the Pridelands," "The Water is Wide/Blow Ye Winds" medley, the profound "This is My Song" by Jean Sibelius, the rhythmic gem (with non-vocal percussion) "Betelehemu," the powerful spiritual "Rainbow Round My Shoulder," Ludovico Viadana's "Exsultate Justi," Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria," Eric Sayre's "Agnus Dei," and the traditional songs "Danny Boy," "Byker Hill," "Loch Lomond" and "Shine on Me." There is some light accompaniment (such as organ, piano and percussion). "Repertoire" is a strong collection, sung with a masculine, soulful spirit that touches and moves us!

Songlist: One By One, Exsultate Justi, Barechu, The Word Was God, Ave Maria, Agnus Dei, Lost In The Night, Betelehemu, O God, Our Help In Ages Past, This Is My Song, Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, The Water Is Wide/Blow Ye Winds, Danny Boy, Byker Hill, Loch Lomond, Plenty Good Room, Shine On Me

Tone Rangers : Total Musical Services   

The Tone Rangers sound as though a group of barbershop singers felt that restrictions and formality of the style was too confining and collectively expanded their horizons first to seven singers and then to a wider variety of popular styles. Their tight, close harmony lends credence to this supposition. Additional clues are the beautiful version of "Loch Lomond" (beautiful tenor lead) and "Shenandoah." Then they go wacky with Al Yankovic's "One More Minute," "My Tzatzkele" and the live gag tune, "Rubber Duckie." Gospel and doo-wop arrangements round out the play list of familiar popular songs.

Songlist: She, One More Minute, Surrender, Loch Lomond, My Tzatzkele, Shenandoah, Heart, Precious Lord, Take My Hand, I Need You, Keep the Customer Satisfied, In My Life, Wild Thing, Rubber Duckie

Under the direction of Frank Albinder (formerly of Chanticleer) the Washington Men's Camerata has become one of the nation's foremost men's choirs. In this recording, they focus on classic glee club literature, a testament to the power of men's voices raised in song.

Songlist: On Great Lone Hills, Gentle Annie, Amo, Amas, I Love A Lass, And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, Homesick Blues, Cantate Domino, Cantique De Jean Racine, Five Ways to Kill A Man, Someboy's Calling My Name, Danny Boy, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Hard Times Come no More, Last Letter Home, Dona Nobis Pacem, The God Who Gave Us Life, Men Of Harchlech!, Loch Lomond, Stout Hearted Men