My First Spirituals offers 12 delightful songs featuring 14 traditional spirituals with actions and activities for young children, ages 3-8. Here are some of the most beloved spirituals of all time, arranged for unison voices with keyboard and/or guitar accompaniment. Great for children's choir, Sunday school, Christian school, vacation Bible school or summer camp! Your children will love singing them both as informal "fun songs" and in worship or chapel throughout the year! Reproducible lyric/coloring sheets included.

Songlist: Teaching Suggestions & Scripture Focus, Chatter with the Angels, Kum Ba Yah / Let Us Break Brea, Who Built the Ark?, All Night, All Day, Woke Up This Morning, I Got Shoes, Guide My Feet, Over My Head, Mary Had a Baby, I've Just Come from the Fountain, We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder, Do, Lord / Rise and Shine

Christmas Spirituals is a fresh and inspiring collection of new spiritual arrangements and orginal pieces in a gospel style for SATB groups of every size and ability. All the best-loved spirituals are here including "Mary Had A Baby", "Go Tell It To The Mountain" and "Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow", whilst the new songs are sure to become tomorrow's "classics". Together, the 12 pieces represent a wonderful diverse telling of the Christmas story to delight and inspire choirs and their audiences throughout this season of the year.

Songlist: And His Name Shall be Called, Away in a Manger, Behold that Star, Children, go where I Send Thee, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Mary had a Baby, Mighty Wonder, Remember, O Thou Man, Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, Star of the Night, The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy, Wasn't that a Mighty Day!

CDs include full recordings of all selections in Essential Repertoire for the Young Choir (Level 1 Tenor Bass) with tenor and bass each in a part predominant mix. Students may study their own part with the other parts in the background. Ideal for section practice and individual study.

Songlist: Aura Lee, Blow, Ye Winds (Dougherty), The Blue And The Gray, Boatmen Stomp (1979), Children Go Where I Send Thee, The Crawdad Hole, Drill Ye Tarriers, Eight Nights, Eight Lights (The Story Of Hanukkah), I Will Sing Hallelujah, It's The Christmas Time Of Year, Mary Had A Baby, Passing By, Piping Tim Of Galway, Rosalee, Sansa Kroma, Sleepers, Awake (Wachet Auf), This Train, Viva Tutti, Vive La Compagnie!, While By My Sheep

A collection of classic Negro spirituals arranged for unaccompanied SSA choir by John C. Phillips

Songlist: Mary Had A Baby, You Got A Right, Never Said A Mumbalin' Word, The Train Is Bound For Glory, Steal Away To Jesus, Little David, Play On Your Harp, Nobody Knows De Trouble I See, Lord, Dry Bones

Finnish choral conductor and composer Kari Ala-Pollanen is the director of the acclaimed Tapiola Choir in Finland and is highly regarded thruout Europe. Here is a collection of her arrangements of Negro spirituals for SA chorus.

Songlist: Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Standin' in the Need of Prayer, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, By an' By, Mary Had a Baby, Little David, Babylon's Fallin'.

A heavenly host of great music for men's voices in the Advent and Christmas season. This collection from Marty Parks has established a treasured place in music ministry. The essence of the Christmas story is captured in a variety of styles. Collection includes service openers, anthems, calls to prayer, and benedictions.

Songlist: Amen, Child of Bethlehem, Christmas Presence, How Great Our Joy!, Jesus, the Light of the World, Jesus, the Son of God, Joyfully We Sing, Mary Had A Baby, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Lord, Most Holy, Once In Royal David's City, Prince of Peace, We Have Seen His Star

What better way to celebrate the season than by singing The Christmas Song! Especially designed for Senior Adult Choirs, this musical traces the message of Christmas from prophecy to the angels' announcement right up to this very day. With accessible vocal ranges, large print and no repeats, The Christmas Song is a 35-minute work featuring an exciting blend of familiar carols, newer songs of the season and well-loved worship songs. All in all, an ideal resource for Christmas worship and community outreach. Choral book designed in large print with clearly legible music and text

Songlist: The Christmas Song, Tonight, Emmanuel!, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard on High, Hope Was Born that Night, Wonderful the Story, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Mary Had a Baby, Still, Still, Still, Child in the Manger, Rejoice! Sing Gloria!, Here I Am to Worship, Silent Night! Holy Night!, Tonight, Emmanuel!

Adapt the core repertoire of the season to match your resources and available rehearsal time. Contains unison, 2/3 equal, 2/3/4 mixed voice, accompanied and a cappella arrangements of the classics - pick the version that suits your needs or create varied arrangements by choosing stanzas from various settings.

Songlist: A Child Is Born in Bethlehem, A Child Is Born in Bethlehem, A Child Is Born in Bethlehem, A Child Is Born in Bethlehem, A Little Child was Born, All You Shepherds, Amid the Silence, Amid the Silence, Amid the Silence, Angels We Have Heard on High, Angels We Have Heard on High, Angels We Have Heard on High, As Joseph Was A-Walking, Bearing Good News We Come, Bearing Good News We Come, Born Is Jesus, Born Is Jesus, Christ Is Come From Heav'n Today, Christmas Bells, Christ Was Born in Bethelehem, Good Christian Friends Rejoice, Good Christian Friends Rejoice, Good Christian Friends Rejoice, Good Christian Friends Rejoice, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, He Who Made the Starry Skies, Let All Together Praise Our God, Let All Together Praise Our God, Let All Together Praise Our God, Let All Together Praise Our God, and more

A warm collection of 15 of the best-known sacred carols and traditional secular Christmas songs-from "Joy to the World" to "Jingle Bells"-in an attractive, compact book. Designed especially for the choir that goes caroling, whether it be from door-to-door, at the shopping mall, in hospitals and nursing homes, or even at an office party. All selections are arranged for unaccompanied singing, in unison or parts, and every one a favorite. Best of all, the price!

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard on High, Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Here We Come a Wassailing, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Mary Had a Baby, Silent Night, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come Emamanuel, O Little Town of Bethlehem, The Twelve Days of Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Here is a unique collection of holiday songs arranged for men's chorus. Ideal for concert programming, traveling or recruiting concerts, it features six Emerson originals and arrangements never before available in TBB voicings. Piano accompaniment.

Songlist: The Christ Child is Born, Mary Had a Baby, Eight Nights, Eight Lights, Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!, Silver Bells, Feliz Navidad, The Story of Hanukkah

Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant and holding a few last-minute auditions. Will they be able to find just the right trio to play the three wise men? Will Harold and the Angel Choir make their entrances on time? Appropriate for both schools and churches, the score of this simple-to-stage production features traditional carols and occasionally invites the audience to sing along! Works well with performers of any age.

Songlist: Fanfare, Silent Night Sing Along, Mary Had a Baby, The Friendly Beasts, Fanfare / Hark!, Rise Up, Shepherds, We Three Kings, Finale

Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant and holding a few last-minute auditions. Will they be able to find just the right trio to play the three wise men? Will Harold and the Angel Choir make their entrances on time? Appropriate for both schools and churches, the score of this simple-to-stage production features traditional carols and occasionally invites the audience to sing along! Works well with performers of any age.

Songlist: Silent Night Sing Along, Mary Had a Baby, The Friendly Beasts, Fanfare/Hark!, Rise Up, Shepherds, We Three Kings

William Powell has adapted Rosephanye Powell's original setting of "Glory Hallelujah To Duh Newbo'n King" for TTBB singers. The results are marvelous. This great, energetic Christmas Spiritual soars with the male voice. Church and school choirs will find this piece an excellent addition to their program. Rehearsal Trax available separately. "The Glory Manger" - Well-written straightforward arrangement of one of the more unusual spirituals, suitable for a holiday concert or worship service. Familiar harmonies make it an easily learned, readily programmed piece. The original Christmas spiritual "Mary Sat A-Rockin'" will delight the congregation. Beginning with a bass ostinato line, the tenors join, and then the women enter in a rhythmic and energetic pattern. Including some divisi for the women, and an interesting key change, "Mary Sat A-Rockin'" explores the full range of dynamics and will be a memorable selection for Christmas.

Songlist: Follow That Star To Bethlehem, Glory Hallelujah To Duh Newbo'n King, Mary Had A Baby, The Glory Manger, Mary Sat A-Rockin', Follow That Star To Bethlehem

164 easy arrangements with chords of carols from around the world, complete with lyrics in the original language as well as English. This special collection also includes historical background information on the observance of Christmas through the years and notes about specific carols to give added understanding. Songs are included from England, Italy, Latin America, Spain, Scandinavia, Poland, Czech Republic, and more.

Songlist: Christmas and Its Songs, ENGLISH CAROLS, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, The Seven Joys of Mary, This Endris Night, Good King Wenceslas, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Coventry Carol, When Christ Was Born of Mary Free, The Holly and the Ivy, The Friendly Beasts, The First Nowell, Joy to the World, What Child is This? (Greensleeves), While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, Gloucestershire wassail, The Boar's Head Carol, Wassail Song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol), Blessed Be that Maid Marie, A Virgin Unspotted, Once in Royal David's City, Sleep, Holy Babe, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, As with Gladness Men of Old, Angels From the Realms of Glory, Masters in this Hall, I Saw Three Ships, and more

The beloved spiritual arrangements and original compositions of William L. Dawson have been celebrated by choirs and audiences since they were first published, and have become among the most widely performed choral works for concert, contest, and festival settings. These new compilations, Dawson Spirituals, Volumes 1 & 2, each feature six favorites for Mixed Chorus (SATB) that have been carefully re-engraved to feature clean and clear notation. Not only do they provide tremendous readability and clarity, but they remain historically relevant. Every choir will want copies of these collections - William L. Dawson's legacy is everlasting, and his works will be in demand for generations to come!

Songlist: Ain'-a That Good News, Hail Mary!, Steal Away, In His Care-O, Mary Had A Baby, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel

Nowhere else will you find gathered together into one priceless treasury so many of your favorite American folk songs, patriotic anthems and marches, heart songs, sea chanteys, colonial songs, Civil War songs, hymns, gospel songs, spirituals, Christmas carols, memorial songs, and sacred classics. This comprehensive volume includes over 175 full piano arrangements with complete lyrics and chord symbols, and is illustrated with woodcuts, engravings and drawings throughout. Spiral bound.

Songlist: O Come All Ye Faithful, Joy To The World, Auld Lang Syne, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, I Saw Three Ships, Amazing Grace, Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, O Day Of Rest And Gladness, Coventry Carol, HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS, GOOD KING WENCESLAS, BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC, HOME ON THE RANGE, RED RIVER VALLEY, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, TELL ME WHY, TAPS, ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT, BLOW THE MAN DOWN, CARRY ME BACK TO OLD VIRGINNY, DANNY BOY, DEEP RIVER, GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION, MARY HAD A BABY, MY BONNIE LIES OVER THE OCEAN, MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME, NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN, SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON, STEAL AWAY, WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN, and more

Never before available in high and low voice versions, this new edition of Johnson's classic spiritual arrangements features new music engravings, Johnson's original preface and notes on the pieces, a guide to modified English texts for the spirituals, and a CD of piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward.

Songlist: Belshazza' Had a Feas', Dat Suits Me, Done Written Down My Name, Ev'ry Time I Feel de Spirit, Glory Hallelujah to de New-born King, Gospel Train, Great Day!, How Long Train Been Gone?, I Couldn' Hear Nobody Pray, Keep a-inchin' Along, Leanin' on Dat Lamb, Let de Heb'n-light Shine on Me, Mary Had a Baby, My Lord, What a Mornin', Oh, Freedom, Oh, Graveyard, Over Yonder, Po' Mo'ner Got a Home at Las', Prayer Is de Key, Religion Is a Fortune, Ride on, Jesus!, Scandalize' My Name, Sinner-man so Hard to Believe, Stan' Still, Jordan, Stan'in' in de Need of Prayer, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, There Is a Balm in Gilead, This Is de Healin' Water, Were You There?, When I Lay My Burden Down

Never before available in high and low voice versions, this new edition of Johnson's classic spiritual arrangements features new music engravings, Johnson's original preface and notes on the pieces, a guide to modified English texts for the spirittuals, and a CD of accompaniments recorded by pianist Laura Ward.

Songlist: Belshazza' Had a Feas', Dat Suits Me, Done Written Down My Name, Ev'ry Time I Feel de Spirit, Glory Hallelujah to de New-born King, Gospel Train, Great Day!, How Long Train Been Gone?, I Couldn' Hear Nobody Pray, Keep a-inchin' Along, Leanin' on Dat Lamb, Let de Heb'n-light Shine on Me, Mary Had a Baby, My Lord, What a Mornin', Oh, Freedom, Oh, Graveyard, Over Yonder, Po' Mo'ner Got a Home at Las', Prayer Is de Key, Religion Is a Fortune, Ride on, Jesus!, Scandalize' My Name, Sinner-man so Hard to Believe, Stan' Still, Jordan, Stan'in' in de Need of Prayer, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, There Is a Balm in Gilead, This Is de Healin' Water, Were You There?, When I Lay My Burden Down

The most practical, all-around Christmas collection for singers, with 45 essential solos for the season. There are traditional carol arrangements, art songs and traditional Christmas songs, and three of the greatest of all popular Christmas standards. All songs are in English. Available in three keys, this collection is perfect literature for teaching voice.

Songlist: A Christmas Carol, As Lately We Watched, Bells Over Bethlehem, Carol Of The Birds, Caroling, Caroling, Christmas Candle, A Christmas Cradle Song, The Christmas Song, Come To The Stable With Jesus, The Darkness Is Falling, Do You Hear What I Hear, Fum, Fum, Fum, Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus), Go, Tell It On The Mountain, He Is Born, The Holy Child (Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant), Holy Infant's Lullaby (Dello Joio), In The Bleak Midwinter, The Kings, Little Noel, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Love Came Down At Christmas, Mary Had A Baby, Mary's Slumber Song, O Come Away, Ye Shepherds, O Hearken Ye, O Holy Night, O Savior Sweet, On Christmas Night, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, The Shepherds, and more

The most practical, all-around Christmas collection for singers, with 45 essential solos for the season. There are traditional carol arrangements, art songs and traditional Christmas songs, and three of the greatest of all popular Christmas standards. All songs are in English. Available in three keys, this collection is perfect literature for teaching voice. Songs include: As Lately We Watched - The Birthday of a King - Carol of the Birds - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Do You Hear What I Hear - Fum, Fum, Fum - Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Mary Had a Baby - O Holy Night - Some Children See Him - White Christmas - and more.

Songlist: O Holy Night, A Slumber Song Of The Madonna, Love Came Down At Christmas, He Is Born, The Holy Child (Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant), In The Bleak Midwinter, Caroling, Caroling, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Darkness Is Falling, The Sleep Of The Child Jesus, Voices Of The Sky, Christmas Candle, O Savior Sweet, Little Noel, Mary's Slumber Song, A Christmas Cradle Song, The Shepherds, There's A Song In The Air, The Virgin At The Manger, The Kings, The Star Carol, As Lately We Watched, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, Fum, Fum, Fum, The Birthday Of A King, Carol Of The Birds, Mary Had A Baby, Still, Still, Still, A Christmas Carol, What Songs Were Sung, and more

The most practical, all-around Christmas collection for singers, with 45 essential solos for the season. There are traditional carol arrangements, art songs and traditional Christmas songs, and three of the greatest of all popular Christmas standards. All songs are in English. Available in three keys, this collection is perfect literature for teaching voice. Songs include: As Lately We Watched - The Birthday of a King - Carol of the Birds - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Do You Hear What I Hear - Fum, Fum, Fum - Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Mary Had a Baby - O Holy Night - Some Children See Him - White Christmas - and more.

Songlist: O Holy Night, A Slumber Song Of The Madonna, Love Came Down At Christmas, He Is Born, The Holy Child (Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant), In The Bleak Midwinter, Caroling, Caroling, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Darkness Is Falling, The Sleep Of The Child Jesus, Voices Of The Sky, Christmas Candle, O Savior Sweet, Little Noel, Mary's Slumber Song, A Christmas Cradle Song, The Shepherds, There's A Song In The Air, The Virgin At The Manger, The Kings, The Star Carol, As Lately We Watched, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, Fum, Fum, Fum, The Birthday Of A King, Carol Of The Birds, Mary Had A Baby, Still, Still, Still, A Christmas Carol, What Songs Were Sung, and more

Fresh arrangements for first-year voice students, with intermediate level piano parts. Spirituals are for all singers, representing a significant part of American folk music. Beyond educational use, it goes without saying that spirituals make excellent church solos.

Songlist: Balm in Gilead, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, The Gospel Train, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Jacob's Ladder, Let Us Break Bread Together, Lord, I Want to Be a Christian, Mary Had a Baby, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of Mine, Were You There?

Fresh arrangements for first-year voice students, with intermediate level piano parts. Spirituals are for all singers, representing a significant part of American folk music. Beyond educational use, it goes without saying that spirituals make excellent church solos.

Songlist: Balm In Gilead, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, The Gospel Train, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Jacob's Ladder, Let Us Break Bread Together, Lord, I Want to Be a Christian, Mary Had a Baby, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, This Little Light of MIne, Were You There?

Celebrate the season with 25 solos of popular favorites to classic carols chosen especially for children! This piano/vocal collection includes access to online audio of full performances by children soloist, plus piano accompaniment tracks for practice. Songs include: Away in a Manger - The Chipmunk Song - Christmas Time Is Here - Feliz Navidad - Frosty the Snow Man - A Holly Jolly Christmas - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - Jingle Bell Rock - Mary Had a Baby - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Silent Night - What Child Is This? - and more.

Songlist: Silent Night, Rocking, O Christmas Tree, What Child Is This?, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, He Is Born, The Holy Child (Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant), Away In A Manger, Feliz Navidad, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, The Friendly Beasts, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, O Come, Little Children, Once In Royal David's City, Christmas Time Is Here, Mary Had A Baby, The Chipmunk Song, Frosty The Snow Man, A Holly Jolly Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, The Night Before Christmas Song, Pine Cones And Holly Berries, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Sleep Of The Infant Jesus

A comprehensive collection of over 120 folk favorites, including: All Night, All Day - The Banana Boat Song - Cotton Eyed Joe - Down by the Salley Gardens - Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) - How Can I Keep from Singing - John Henry - Man of Constant Sorrow - O Happy Day - Pop Goes the Weasel - Somebody's Knockin' at Your Door - Three Blind Mice - and many more.

Songlist: I Know Where I'm Goin', The Lark In The Clear Air, I Never Will Marry, Tom Dooley, I've Got Peace Like A River, The Banana Boat Song, Somebody's Knockin' At Your Door, Soon I Will Be Done (Trouble Of The World), Steal Away (Steal Away To Jesus), Simple Gifts, The Lonesome Road, Goodbye, Old Paint, All Night, All Day, All The Pretty Little Horses, The Bamboo Flute, Ein Prosit Der Gemutlichkeit (To All Good Cheer), Krakowiak (Darling Maiden, Hark, I Ask Thee), Great Day, Down By The Sally Gardens, Siyahamba (We Are Marching In The Light Of God), O Tannenbaum, Water Is Wide, O Happy Day, 'Tis The Last Rose Of Summer, We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder, Mrs. Murphy's Chowder, Animal Fair, And The Green Grass Grows All Around, Follow The Drinkin' Gourd, Aupres De Ma Blonde (Nearby To My Dear One), and more

15 holiday classics in beautiful classical arrangements for high voice, with accompaniment tracks available online for download or streaming. Includes: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Christmas Time Is Here - The Christmas Waltz - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I Wonder As I Wander - I'll Be Home for Christmas - In the Bleak Midwinter - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Mary Had a Baby - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - O Holy Night - Silent Night - Silver Bells - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas.

Songlist: Silent Night, O Holy Night, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, I Wonder As I Wander, In The Bleak Midwinter, Christmas Time Is Here, Mary Had A Baby, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silver Bells, White Christmas

15 holiday classics in beautiful classical arrangements for low voice, with accompaniment tracks available online for download or streaming. Includes: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Christmas Time Is Here - The Christmas Waltz - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I Wonder As I Wander - I'll Be Home for Christmas - In the Bleak Midwinter - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Mary Had a Baby - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - O Holy Night - Silent Night - Silver Bells - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas.

Songlist: Silent Night, O Holy Night, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, I Wonder As I Wander, In The Bleak Midwinter, Christmas Time Is Here, Mary Had A Baby, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silver Bells, White Christmas

Selection of art songs and spirituals that are appropriate for classical singers. Suitable for performances in church or recital. Includes: I Wonder As I Wander (John Jacob Niles); Mary Had a Baby (Hall Johnson); O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam); On Christmas Eve (Sibelius); and more.

Songlist: What Child Is This?, O Holy Night, I Wonder As I Wander, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Mary Had A Baby, Lulle Lullay, Sweet Little Boy Jesus, What Songs Were Sung, Noel, Noel, Bells Are Ringing, On Christmas Eve, Glory Hallelujah To De New-born King, Mary's Soliloquy

Selection of art songs and spirituals that are appropriate for classical singers. Suitable for performances in church or recital. Includes: I Wonder As I Wander (John Jacob Niles); Mary Had a Baby (Hall Johnson); O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam); On Christmas Eve (Sibelius); and more.

Songlist: What Child Is This?, O Holy Night, I Wonder As I Wander, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Mary Had A Baby, Lulle Lullay, Sweet Little Boy Jesus, What Songs Were Sung, Noel, Noel, Bells Are Ringing, On Christmas Eve, Glory Hallelujah To De New-born King, Mary's Soliloquy

The perfect answer for those Christmas solo needs at church or school! These 15 carol arrangements are very flattering to child singers. The vocal range of the book generally spans middle C up a ninth. Children will be inspired to excel by hearing each song sung by someone their own age. Practice accompaniments are also on the Enhanced CD (when put into a computer, you can change the tempo and key of each song).

Songlist: Away in a Manger, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, The Friendly Beasts, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Mary Had a Baby, Once in Royal David's City, O Christmas Tree, O Come, Little Children, Rocking, Silent Night, The Sleep of the Infant Jesus, What Child Is This?

Acoustix are one of the most consistently impressive barbershop groups performing today. "Cool Yule," their first holiday-themed recording, will add to their legend. Greg Volk arranged several songs, including "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," (sung by bass Joel Rutherford, who also contributed two arrangements). Two Beach Boys scores, "Auld Lang Syne" and "Little Saint Nick," and a Mervyn Warren (of Take 6) chart, "The First Noel," show the quartet's burgeoning versatility, and it sounds great. For those listeners who prefer Acoustix to stay close to their barbershop origins, the locked-in chords of "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" and "Mary Had A Baby" will be a treat. About half accompanied in swinging big band style.

Songlist: Cool Yule, Silver Bells, You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch, The Christmas Song, Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells, Happy Holidays / Holiday Season Medley, The First Noel, Pine Cones and Holly Berries Medley, Little Saint Nick, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Mary Had a Baby, Auld Lang Syne

Pride of St. Charles, MO, 160-strong Ambassadors of Harmony, who won SPEBSQSA International Chorus Gold in July, 2004 in Louisville, KY, bring us a richly-textured, powerful Christmas collection, joined by '04 Collegiate Quartet winners Vocal Spectrum and AOH offshoot Gas House Gang. The really top-drawer barbershop groups have the great arrangements to go with the ringing harmonies, and "Holidays" earns high marks in this department. "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," "Do You Hear What I Hear," "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," "Hanukkah Medley," "The Little Drummer Boy," "Mary Had A Baby," the Nigerian Christmas Song "Betelehemu" and Handel's magnificent "Hallelujah Chorus' - each song is a flawless gem. What could be better for the holidays?

Songlist: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Do You Hear What I Hear, Toyland, You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Hanukkah Medley, Carol Of The Bells, The Little Drummer Boy, Mary Had A Baby, O Holy Night, Betelehemu (Nigerian Christmas Song)

There are 21 singers here, directed by founder Everett McCorvey's Kentucky-based American Spiritual Ensemble in the recording of this beautiful Christmas album, but the sound is so rich and full it seems like there must be more. Favorites among the 18 songs include standards like "Away In A Manger," "Little Drummer Boy," "Mary Had A Baby," "Christmas Medley" and "Ave Maria;" and less familiar tunes like "I Believe This Is Jesus," "Behold The Star," "Great Day," "Rockin' Jerusalem," the joyous "Here's A Pretty Little Baby," "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy," "Siyahamba," "Prepare Me one Body" and "I Can Tell The World." There is some piano accompaniment. This album is a foot-tapping celebration from beginning to end, and to us that is what "The Spirit of the Holidays" is all about. Don't miss this one! 

Songlist: I Believe This is Jesus, Behold the Star, Away in a Manger, Little Drummer Boy, Mary had a Baby, Great Day, Ave Maria, I Can Tell the World, Christmas Medley, Rockin' Jerusalem, Here's a Pretty Little Baby, The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy & Mary's Little Boy Child, Siyahamba, Prepare Me One Body, Sister Mary Had-a But One Child, Round the Glory Manger, Sweet Little Jesus Boy, Over the Rainbow

Pride of Vermont since their founding by the renowned Dr. Willis, the 40-strong Bella Voce Women's Chorus brings us a bright, ringing Christmas album of 20 songs, some of them familiar and beloved, like "The Sussex Carol," "Wexford Carol," John Rutter's "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," "A La Nanita Nana," the spirituals "Mary Had A Baby" and "Glory and Honor to the Newborn King;" "Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head," "I Wonder As I Wander," the Christmas medley "Christmas Intrada," Benjamin Britten's "This Little Babe" and Brahms' "Ave Maria." and many of them less familiar to us, like "Masters in this Hall," "O My Dear Heart," Eleanor Daley's "What Sweeter Music," "La Virgen Lava Panales," "The Moon of Wintertime," "A la Ru, A la Me" and Steven Rickards' "Angels Did Sing." Most songs have some light to heavy accompaniment, and the lovely, extensive liner notes have all the lyrics.

Songlist: The Sussex Carol, Masters in This Hall, Wexford Carol, O My Dear Heart, Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day, A La Nanita Nana, Mary Had A Baby, Jehovah Hallelujah, Glory and Honor to the Newborn King, Christmas Intrada, What Sweeter Music, La Virgen Lava Panales, The Moon of Wintertime, This Little Babe, Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head, I Wonder as I Wander, A la Ru, A la Me, Angels Did Sing, Magnificat

Belmonts : Acappella Christmas   

The Belmonts, Daniel Elliott, Fred Milano, Warren Gradus and Angelo D'Aleo, are a Doo-Wop group that goes way back-as we can tell from the Sonny Bono outfits they're sporting on the cover. An unusual mix here-'Annual Animal Christmas Ball' will delight the younger set, a folky, inspirational 'Miracle on the Hill,' and a lilting 'The Child Divine.' 'Our First Christmas as Mr. and Mrs.' is pure streetcorner doo-wop. Then we have the rousing minor-keyed Hanukkah carol, 'The 8 Days of Hanukkah.' 'A Lot Like Santa Claus' spills the beans on the bearded one's true identity. Our favorite cut is the traditional 'Mary Had a Baby.' The cd closes, as will the year, with 'Old 365' a sweet song to the year gone by and the 'new kid on the block.' A unique holiday collection by some talented guys!

Songlist: The Annual Animal Christmas Ball, Miracle On The Hill, The Child Divine, Our First Year As Mr and Mrs, The Eight Days Of Hanukkah, A Lot Like Santa Claus, Mary Had A Baby, Old 365 (The New Year's Song)

Bemidji Choir and Chamber Singers : Gloria   

Pride of Bemidji, Minnesota, home of Bemidji State University, the 65-strong, mixed-voice Bemidji Choir, the men's chorus Musikanten and the elite 14-16 strong Chamber Singers brings us their 7th beautiful recording, directed by Professor of Music P. Bradley Logan. Founded in 1937 by Carl O. Thompson, the ensemble has toured extensively and gained a national and international reputation for excellence. Most of these 22 selections, 14 by the Choir, 2 by Musikanten and 6 by the Chamber Singers, are sacred tunes like John Beck's "Gloria," Orlando Gibbons' "Hosanna to the Son of David," Georg Schumann's soaring "Herr, wie lang," Edwin Fissinger's spiritual "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel," and the traditional "Mary Had a Baby." "Die Rose stand im Tau" and "Dulaman" by Musikanten and Tchaikovsky's "The Crown of Roses," Robert Young's "Herself is a Rose Who Bore the Rose," and John Joubert's "There is No Rose of Such Virtue" by the Chamber Singers are all favorites. Another fine collection by one of America's best choirs.

Songlist: Gloria, Hosanna to the Son of David, Es mussen sich freuen und frohlich, Te Lucis Ante Terminum, Herr, wie lang, Caritas et Amor, Sing a New Song, Sing a Mighty Song, VoiceDance, Die Nachtigal, Lerchengesang, Ae Fond Kiss, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Mary Had a Baby, Die Rose stand im tau, Dulaman, Mother, I will Have a Husband, Fly Not So Swift, My Dear, The Crown of Roses, Herself a Rose Who Bore the Rose, There is No Rose of Such Virtue, Hark! Hark What News the Angels Bring

How do you create a Sweet Adelines Supergroup? Take Nancy and Jeannine from Gold medalists City Lights, Karen of Gold winner Jubilation and Debbie, wearing her Showtime Gold, add a cool motto: "Four Parts, One Voice," pick an ultra-cool name, stir vigorously and turn up the heat in top-drawer competition in Indianapolis in 2004. Wow judges, who name you 2005 Queens of Harmony, then continue to stir audiences and make hot recordings! "Jingle BUZZ" is a 12-song Christmas Album, some of our favorites would include standards "Jingle Bells," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Mary Did You Know," "I Wonder As I Wander" (featuring a wonderful guest lead from Jim Henry), "Merry Christmas, Darling," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," and "What Child Is This." Surprise winners are the rarely recorded Swing tune, "Everybody's Waiting for the Man with the Bag" and the very funny "Diddly Squat," in which a "naughty" girl bemoans her letter's response from Santa. Classic leads and harmonies, well-chosen tunes, ringing, angelic chords-this is holiday cheer from the first cut to the last. "Jingle BUZZ" is great entertainment by one of Sweet Adelines' true Supergroups, sure to bring a welcome buzz to your house!

Songlist: Jingle Bells, I'll Be Home For Christmas, A Quartet Christmas, Mary, Did You Know?, Fa-La-La, I Wonder As I Wander, Everybody's Waiting For The Man With The Bag, Mary Had A Baby, Diddly Squat, Merry Christmas, Darling, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa, What Child Is This?

Cantus does it again and delivers another top knotch recording and shows how this fine male ensemble is developing into a world class act. This well recorded release features Gregorian chant, folksong arrangements, and major Christmas works for male choir, such as Morten Lauridsen's glorious "O Magnum Mysterium" and Franz Biebl's moving "Ave Maria." Also featured are new arrangements by members of the ensemble of familiar holiday songs, as well as newly commissioned Christmas compositions. The song selection ranges from familiar carols such as "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "I Wonder as I Wander," "The Three Kings," "What Child Is This and "Silent Night," to a Welsh lullaby, "Suo Gan," and "Gabriel's Message," a Basque carol arranged by John Rutter. This CD is intended to go well with a cold night, a roaring fire, and some eggnog. Due to the loving work of John Atkinson and the singers of Cantus, the album is that and more. It illuminates the human side of the Nativity, focusing on the idea of new life in the dead of winter and the bond between parent and child. Beautiful holiday music, finely-crafted and effortlessly sung.

Songlist: Puer natus est, Gabriel's Message, Ave Maria, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Hodi Christus natus est, O Magnum Mysterium, O Magnum Mysterium, Mary Had a Baby, Suo-Gan, A La Nanita Nana, I Wonder as I Wander, The Three Kings, What Child Is This?, Die Konige, Coventry Carol, Silent Night

Christopher Moore founded the Chicago Children's Choir in 1956, and this CD is a compilation of the best of their recordings over their 40-year history. There are 27 songs here, ranging from traditional spirituals like "Behold That Star," and "Mamelani," a traditional Zulu song, to Haydn's "Magnificat," Gabriel Faure's "Sanctus" and "Mi Go Zatvorile," a Macedonian song. The material is all over the globe, but the quality and enthusiasm of the various incarnations of the CCC remain high thoughout.

Songlist: Now Let Us Sing, Sound the Trumpet, Cantate Domino, Magnificat, On Saint's Day in Chigisakh, Froschquartett, Yo las noches, Prende la vela, Marching to Pretoria, Liyashizwa, Mamelani, Mi Go Zatvorile, Niska Banja, Behold that Star, Mary Had a Baby, Mi Y'Malel, Sh'ma Koleynu, Atsay Zaytim, Sanctus Canon, Sanctus (from Requiem), Sanctus (from Mass), Sanctus (from Missa Luba), Great Day, I've Been 'Buked, Soon Ah Will Be Done

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!

Songlist: Ding Dong, Merrily On High, Still Still, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, Angel's Carol, The Snow, Angels We Have Heard on High, Two Old World Carols, A la Nanita Nana, Le Sommeil de I'enfant Jesus, Shepherd's Pipe Carol, Mary had a Baby, Go Where I Send Thee, Mid Winter, This Little Babe, Never A Child As He, Star Carol, Donkey Carol, Hallelujah Chorus from "Messiah", Sleigh Ride

With almost 20,000 attendees at their annual Christmas series of concerts and the airing on PBS television and radio stations across the nation has certainly made the Concordia Choir a great Christmas tradition for many. The 400 voices celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with some spectacular arrangements including "Gesu Bambino" and the title track "O Come All Ye Faithful". Two new compositions by director Rene Clausen, who has over the 26 years he has been directing the choir become world-renown, are superb. Always top-notch this choir continues to build upon it's already excellent reputation.

Songlist: Fantasia On O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Gesu Bambino, Advent Motet, People Look East, There Is No Rose, Lo, How A Rose E'Er Blooming, Mary's Wonder, Lux Aurumque, He IS Born, Jesus Jesus Rest Your Head, Sanctus (From Mass), Hodie Christus Natus Est, Mary Had A Baby, O Day Full Of Grace, Carol Of The Drum, We Three Kings Of Orient Are, Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth, Ring Out Ye Crystal Spheres From Hodie, Compline

Internationally renowned for their expressive phrasing and luxurious tone, The Elmer Iseler Singers present sixteen traditional spirituals, including Go Down Moses, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

Songlist: Ain'a that Good News, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Ol' Time Religion, Mary Had A Baby, Git On Board, Go Down Moses, Listen to de Lambs, Aint' Got Time To Die, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Deep River, Poor Man Lazrus, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, Same Train, Lit'le David, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, Let Me Fly

The echoes of carols have been heard through Harvard Yard since 1910, when Archibald Davison, newly-appointed University Organist and Choirmaster, and Edward Moore, Prof. of Christian Morals, designed the order of service still used every year. Directed by Murray F. Somerville, and accompanied by The Bach Society Orchestra and an organist, there are 25 songs on "Carols," telling the story of Jesus' birth in song. Some favorites-"Adeste Fideles," Charles Calahan's "Come Rejoicing, Praises Voicing,," the spiritual "Mary Had A Baby," "In The Bleak Mid-Winter," "Sing Lullaby," "Jesus, Jesus, rest your head" and "Joy to the World." A beautifully sung and spoken Christmas story. Accompaniment on some songs.

Songlist: PreludeL In dulci jubilo, Introit: In dulci jubilo, Processional Hymn: Adeste Fideles, Sentences from Scripture and Invocation, The First lesson- Isaiah 35:1-10, Canite Tuba, Come rejoicing, praises voicing, Ein Kind is uns geboren, Hymn: Personent Hodie, The Second lesson- Luke 1:26-38, Ave Maria, Mary Had a Baby, Riu, Riu, Chiu, In the ending of the Year, The Third Lesson- Luke 2:1-20, In the bleak mid-winter, And all in the morning, Sing Lullaby, To us is born Immanuel, Jesus, Jesus, rest your head, Hymn: Silent Night, Prayers and the Lord's Prayer, Hymn: Joy to the world, Benediction and Choral Amen, Postlude: Paean on "Divinum Mysterium"

The 45-strong all-male Heart of Texas Chorus has been directed by International Barbershop Harmony Society veteran Eddie Martinez to District Championships and IBHS international chorus competitions. They bring us 12 classic Christmas songs, performed with buttery harmonies and ringing held chords. Our favorites are the medleys, "Away In A Manger/O Little Town of Bethlehem," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/Silent Night," "Angels From The Realms of Glory/While By My Sheep (Echo Carol)," and "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season Medley," but it's hard to choose. A strong, beautiful second CD for the Heart of Texas.

Songlist: Joy To the World, Away In A Manger / O, Little Town of Bethlehem Medley, O, Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles), It Came Upon The Midnight Clear / Silent Night Medley, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Mary Had A Baby, We Three Kings, Angels from the Realms of Glory / While By My Sheep (Echo Carol), Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Formed in 2004, Denver-based Ignition! almost immediately stepped onto the competition stage, barely missing a wild-card invitation to the 2004 BHS Internationals, which they qualified for the following year as Rocky Mountain District Champs. They placed 21st at the 2006 Internationals, and the news flash from Denver is the group's 12th place finish at the '07 International contest. Bass Denny "Papa", Baritone Matt "the Mouth", Lead Curtis "Chopper," and Tenor Dan "The Laser" are on the fast track in the Barbershop world, as the 13 tunes on "Gettin' Started" show. Some favorites are group originals "Yo Mama!" and "Be Good to Your Mama" (written by Denny Malone), Billy Joel's "Goodnight My Angel," Irving Berlin's "What'll I Do," "I'll Fly Away," the spiritual "Mary Had A Baby," "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" and "Barbara Ann." Great ringing harmonies and chords, and we always like to see original Barbershop material. An impressive debut!

Songlist: Yo!, Yo Mama!, Slow Boat To China, Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), Feelin' Fine, Be Good To Your Mama, What'll I Do, I'll Fly Away, Ride Red Ride, Mary Had A Baby, Nevertheless, You're Nobody, Barbara Ann

A heavenly host of great music for men's voices in the Advent and Christmas season. This collection from Marty Parks has established a treasured place in music ministry. The essence of the Christmas story is captured in a variety of styles. Collection includes service openers, anthems, calls to prayer, and benedictions.

Songlist: Amen, Child of Bethlehem, Christmas Presence, How Great Our Joy!, Jesus, the Light of the World, Jesus, the Son of God, Joyfully We Sing, Mary Had A Baby, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Lord, Most Holy, Once In Royal David's City, Prince of Peace, We Have Seen His Star

Trevor Payne has taken his Montreal Jubilation Choir around the world and back, literally and musically, since their first concerts after their founding in 1982. Whether performing in Africa, Europe or home in Montreal, the group has built their reputation on its innovative a cappella work, their most popular recording being 1992's "A Cappella." While selecting the music, however, Payne kept hearing instruments, a bassoon here, an African kora, even a New Orleans street band. The traditional spiritual "Zion's Walls" gets the steely counterpoint of a harpsichord, and "Great Day" picks up after church and follows the rollicking New Orleans street band home. "Mary Had a Baby" features some nice soprano sax call-and-response, and a deep, sinuous double bass adds to the cool rhythm on "Elijah Rock." The soaring vocals of "Hail Mary" are complemented by English horn and bassoon. A beautiful pair of songs from Payne's travels in Africa are happily included, the rhythmic a cappella "Nkosi Sikelel, iAfrica" and the haunting "Kwa Unyenyekevu." Our friend Kirby Shaw's finger-snapping spiritual "Plenty Good Room," and the traditionals "Fix Me" and "I'm Gonna Sing" are other favorites among these 15 tunes. A beautiful, feel-good collection from the MJGC!

Songlist: Nkosi Sikelel, iAfrica, Kwa Unyenyekevu, Ain'a That Good News, Zion's Walls, Great Day, Hail Mary, Just A Little Walk With Jesus, The Storm Is Passing Over, Elijah Rock, Plenty Good Room, Fix Me, Mary Had A Baby, Geographical Fugue For Speaking Chorus, I'm Gonna Sing, Sonata No. 18, Opus 13 "Pathetique" Second Movement; Adagio Cantabile

Pacific Mozart Ensemble : A Story Of Freedom   

The Berkeley, CA-based PME has just been getting better and more innovative since its founding 20 years ago. This rich, powerful, live collection of 23 authentic Spirituals is their 3rd winning recording in the Primarily A Cappella catalog. Some songs are recorded at the Green Room in San Francisco, and the rest at the Oakland Museum. All of our favorites are here, with fresh new arrangements: "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel," "Ezekiel Saw de Wheel," "His Name So Sweet," "Freedom Train," the heartbreaking "Steal Away," "Do Lord, Remember Me," "Elijah Rock," "The Battle of Jericho," "Amazing Grace," "Mary Had a Baby" and many others. Every song a gem, soaring solos, great music, live performance excitement-what could be better? We loved "A Story of Freedom!"

Songlist: Lord I Want To Be A Christian, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Ain't That Good News, His Name So Sweet, Freedom Train, Steal Away, Soon And Very Soon, Deep River, Do Lord Remember Me, Great Day, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Chile, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, Abide With Me, Elijah Rock, I'm Gonna Sing 'til The Spirit Moves In My Heart, The Battle Of Jericho, Down By The Riverside, Who Is Dat A Yonder, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Amazing Grace, Behold A Star, Mary Had A Baby

Twenty-nine carols arranged by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker, and sung by the forty-nine member Robert Shaw Chamber Singers. Many English, but some French, Spanish, Italian, German and the occasional American carol are included. In broad terms, carols were popular songs, and the original definition referred to a type of dance; remember, too, that Christmas was an adaptation of various pagan celebrations, an influence that can certainly be discerned in carols such as "Masters In This Hall," the sprightly rhythms of which are not meant to be listened to sitting down. Robert Shaw's various classical vocal ensembles are considered to be some of the finest in the world, and under his direction, earned many Grammy's and international acclaim.

Songlist: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Angels We Have Heard on High, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, How Unto Bethlehem?, The Boar's Head Carol, O Tannenbaum, Masters in This Hall, My Dancing Day, Away in a Manger, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, The Holly and the Ivy, Good King Wenceslas, Wassail Song, Bring a Torch, Jeannete, Isabella, Fum, Fum, Fum, Mary Had a Baby, Hacia Belen va un borrico, Christ Was Born on Christmas Day, March of the Kings, Coventry Carol, Deck the Halls, The Cherry Tree Carol, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Touro-louro-louro!, So Blest a Sight, I Saw Three Ships, What Child Is This?, Susanni, In the Bleak Midwinter

Denver Mile High, CO's The Sound of the Rockies chorus have placed in the top ten of SPEBSQSA's International Chorus competition 5 times, including a 6th place at the 2006 competition in Indianapolis. "Goodness and Light" is the group's very special Christmas CD, which highlights its depth of sound, musical diversity and heartfelt performances. 14 songs, "Happy Holiday/Holiday Season" medley, a lively arrangement and strong solo (and vocal percussion) on "Holly and the Ivy," a lovely "Ave Maria," the spiritual "Mary Had a Baby" with guest artist "Ignition!," a spirited "The First Hanukkah," "I Wonder as I Wander," a silly "50 Kilowatt Tree," a powerful "This Christmas Day Medley," "O Holy Night," a sumptuous "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" "Let It Snow" with Guest Artist Denver A Cappella Project" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" are some favorites. One of the most talented choruses in the world brings us a rich Christmas collection that is indeed all "Goodness & Light!"

Songlist: Happy Holiday/Holiday Season, The Holly & The Ivy, Ave Maria, Betelehemu, Mary Had A BAby, The First Hanukkah, I Wonder As I Wander, 50 Kilowatt Tree, This Christmas Day, O Holy Night, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?, Let It Snow, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Do You Hear What I Hear?

Sound Of The Rockies : Sing We Noel   

Colorado's Premier Men's A Cappella Chorus, which won the 3rd Place Medal at the Barbershop Harmony International convention at Denver in 2007, is directed by Darin Down, head of vocal music at Grandview High School in Aurora, CO. "Sing We Noel" was recorded and broadcast live Dec. 8, 2007 from the Univ. of Denver Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Featured on these 18 songs are guest quartets Nexus, singing "Mr. Grinch" and "That's What I Want for Christmas," Fastlane, singing "One More Sleep Until Christmas," Ignition, singing "Mary Had a Baby" and "The Holy & The Ivy," Kowalski Twins, singing "My Birthday Comes On Christmas/Diddly Squat," and the sextet Blenders Ensemble, who sing "The Christmas Song." Guest artists The Blenders also sing wonderful solos on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." More Christmas winners are "Sing Ye Noel," "Santa Medley," "Rockin' Christmas Medley," "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Silent Night" and "Happy Holiday/Holiday Season," featuring the powerful, rich harmonies of the whole chorus. A feel-good, live collection that will surely bring you big-time Christmas cheer!

Songlist: Mr. Grinch, Spaseniye Sodelal, One More Sleep Till Christmas, Santa Medley, Mary Had A Baby, The Christmas Song, Birthday Of A King, Rockin' Christmas Medley, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, That's What I Want For Christmas, Betelehemu, My Birthday Comes On Christmas/Diddly Squat, Feliz Navidad, The Holly And The Ivy, It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silent Night, Happy Holiday/Holiday Season

William Levi Dawson, born in 1899, was educated at Tuskegee Institute, the Horner Institute of Fine Arts, and the American Conservatory, and wrote his own "Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony" in 1934. He began publishing and recording his arrangements of traditional African-American spirituals in 1955, lovingly recorded here by the acclaimed St. Olaf Choir with Marvis Martin, soprano. Included are "Ain'-a That Good News," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Soon Ah Will Be Done," "In His Care-O," "Hail Mary," "Mary Had A Baby," "Behold The Star," "There Is A Balm In Gilead," "Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit," "Steal Away" and "Ezekiel Saw de Wheel." All a cappella, nice liner notes, great music!

Songlist: Ain' -A That Good News!, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Soon Ah Will Be Done, In His Care-O, Hail Mary, Mary Had A Baby, Behold The Star, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Steal Away, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel

The Tuskegee (Alabama) Institute Choir, whose first singers were organized by school founder Booker T. Washington, is steeped in more than a century of pride and the richest of choral traditions. Booker insisted on the singing of African American spirituals by everyone at the weekly chapel worship services, a tradition that continues today. The Choir's most renowned director, composer and education William L. Dawson led the Choir into a new era in 1932, with their appearance at the opening of Radio City Music Hall in NYC, which would lead to performances before Presidents, radio and television audiences and worldwide prestige. There are 15 spirituals here, with innovative arrangements, powerful harmonies and solos; all sung with deep feeling and spirit. Simply the best versions we've heard of classic standards "Ezekiel Saw De Wheel," "Deep River," "There is a Balm in Gilead," "Ev'ry Time I Hear the Spirit," "Were You There," "Ain'a That Good News," "Mary Had A Baby" "King Jesus is A-Listening" and "Rockin' Jerusalem." One of the best, most authentic Gospel CDs of the year, by one of America's oldest and most respected Gospel choirs!

Songlist: Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Deep River, I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Hail Mary, I've Been 'Buked, Behold The Star, Ev'ry Time I Hear The Spirit, Were You There?, I Want To Be Ready, Listen To The Lambs, Ain'a That Good News, Mary Had A Baby, King Jesus Is A'Listening, Rockin' Jerusalem

From the vaults of the late legendary doo wop producer Ronnis I comes this great collection of classic Christmas songs sung by some of the top vintage harmony of the era. Twenty two carols from the well known groups such as The Sheps, The Swallows, Choice, BQE, and the Jaguars to talent but lesser-knowns such as The Stotytellers, Keystoners and the Crosstones. A real Christmas treat for doo wop fans.

Songlist: Merry Christmas Time, Christmas Time, At Christmas Time, Happy Holiday, Under the Mistletoe, All I Want For Christmas, You're All I Want For Christmas, Don't Cry For Me This Christmas, Just a Lonely Christmas, Ride on Santa, Please Come Home For Christmas, I Want You For Christmas, Christmas to New Year, My Grandmother's Christmas, Merry Christmas to My Heart, Johnny, Merry Christmas, Darling, White Christmas, Christmas Time is Coming, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Mary Had A Baby

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, the 25-strong mixed-voice VAE, directed by Earl Rivers, is a professional choir that advocates and promotes a repertory of innovative and traditional choral music. They have twice received an ASCAP-Chorus America Award for "Adventuresome Programming of Contemporary Music." Light accompaniment of harp and oboe on most cuts, except for the High Renaissance a cappella tunes "Quem vidistis, pastores?" by Richard Dering, and Palestrina's "Canite tuba." 18 songs: "Fum, fum, fum!," "Three Nativity Carols" by Stephen Paulus, Wm. Dawson's spirituals "Mary Had A Baby" and "Behold The Star," John Tavener's "The Lamb," Frank Ferko's 4-part piece from "A Festival of Carols," Bror Samuelsson's "Ave Maris Stella" and Steven Sametz' "Irish Lullaby" are standouts. Extensive liner notes with all lyrics. This is a finely-arranged, beautifully-performed collection, sure to brighten your holiday season!

Songlist: Three Nativity Carols, The Holly And The Ivy, This Endris Night, Wonder Tidings, Mary Had A Baby, Welcome All Wonders, Ave Maris Stella, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, The Sky Can Still Remember, Do You Know The Song That The Angels Sang, Christmas Bells, Quem vidistis, pastores?, The Lamb, Canite Tuba, The Rune Of Hospitality, Behold The Star, Irish Lullaby, We Three Kings

Who better than the cosmopolitan World Voices to record a collection of Christmas music from around the world. Experience the incredible diversity of musical styles in the songs and carols of Christmas from the choral tradition of countries as diverse as Norway, Catalonia, Mexico, Bohemia China and Poland. Director Karle Erickson does a superb job with many of his arrangements and includes arrangements by others such as Jerry Rubino, David Wilcocks and William Dawson. Highlights include "El Cielo Canta Alegria" and two movements of John Rutter's "Gloria." Most of the tracks are accompanied.

Songlist: Jingle Bells, Joy To The World, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Ihr Kinderlein Kommet, El Rorro, Jeg Er Saa Glad, Twas in The Moon Of Wintertime, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Lulajze Jezuniu, Angels We Have Heard On High, Da Droben Vom Berge, Gloria In Excelsis Deo, Come, Hear The Tidings, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, Pengyou Ting, El Cielo Canta Alegria, Mary Had A Baby, Cold December Flies Away, Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus

With almost 20,000 attendees at their annual Christmas series of concerts and the airing on PBS television and radio stations across the nation has certainly made the Concordia Choir a great Christmas tradition for many. The 400 voices celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ with some spectacular arrangements including "Gesu Bambino" and the title track "O Come All Ye Faithful". Two new compositions by director Rene Clausen, who has over the 26 years he has been directing the choir become world-renown, are superb. Always top-notch this choir continues to build upon it's already excellent reputation.

Songlist: Fantasia On O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night, O Come Al Ye Faithful, Gesu Bambino, Advent Motet, People Look East, There Is No Rose, Lo, How A Rose E'Er Blooming, ary's Wonder, Lux Aurumque, He IS Born, Jesus Jesus Rest Your Head, Sanctus (From Mass), Hodie Christus Natus Est, Mary Had A Baby, O Day Full Of Grace, Carol Of The Drum, We Three Kings Of Orient Are, Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth, Ring Out Ye Crystal Spheres From Hodie, Compline