Kids will love this full-color Christmas activity book featuring songs, games, puzzles and other music activities to give kids a fun introduction to music. It includes dozens of timeless Christmas songs, including: Away in a Manger - Deck the Hall - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - I Saw Three Ships - Jingle Bells - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Silent Night - Up on the Housetop - We Wish You a Merry Christmas - and more. This book can be used by beginning keyboard players, guitarists, vocalists, and other C instrument players.

Songlist: Silent Night, O Christmas Tree, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells, Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, What Child Is This?, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Away In A Manger, The First Noel, I Saw Three Ships, O Come, All Ye Faithful, The Holly And The Ivy, Coventry Carol, Good King Wenceslas, Deck The Hall, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Here We Come A-Wassailing, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, O Come, Little Children, The Huron Carol ('Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime)

Wassail! Carols of Comfort and Joy is a sequence of 12 uplifting folk-inspired Christmas songs, exploring both sacred and secular aspects of the festive season. Including such favorites as the "The Sussex Carol," "Gaudete" and "The Holly and the Ivy," Wassail! continues the highly popular series by Alexander L'Estrange of 40-minute choral works for SATB, unison children's choir, and jazz quintet. This vocal score is arranged with a piano reduction part.

Songlist: What sweeter music can we bring?, The Sussex carol, Drive the cold winter away, The holly and the ivy, Gaudete!, The first tree in the greenwood, Spring will come again, Angelus ad virginem/Gabriel's message, I saw three ships , While shepherds watched , Wassail!

Amy Appleby (Editor) : Messiah Sing and Caroling   

The complete vocal score of Handel's Messiah plus forty traditional carols of Christmas. This authoritative volume presents the most widely used Messiah vocal score. Here you will find all of the choruses and solos with complete piano reduction of Handel's magnificent orchestra. This book also includes an exquisite selection of Christmas carols in traditional four-part arrangements. As a comprehensive treasure of the word's most cherished Christmas music, Messiah Sing and Caroling is a valuable addition to every music library. So whether you are going out to a "Messiah Singalong," enjoying a Christmas concert, or simply caroling with friends, you will get a lifetime of holiday pleasure from this handy volume.

Songlist: The Messiah, Angels From The Realms of Glory, Angels We Have Heard on High, Away In a Manger, As With Gladness, Men of Old, Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Deck The Hall, The First Noel, Glad Christmas Bells, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Good King Wencelas, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, The Happy Christmas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Here We Come A-Waissailing, The Holly and The Ivy, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, I Saw Three Ships, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Joy To The World, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, O Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and more

Antony Pitts : Naxos Book of Carols   

The Naxos Book of Carols is a collection of both the very old and very new. It is a selection of best-loved and new-found carols, drawing on centuries of tradition. The settings are all new, commissioned by Naxos for this book. The carols unfold in four narrative sequences each focusing on a different part of the Christmas Story - from The Hope of Advent to the announcements of The Message, the joy of the birth of The Baby and the celebration of the coming of The King of Kings. There are 24 carols, one for each day of Advent. Included with the book is the original Naxos CD, performed by the award-winning choir Tonus Peregrinus and directed by the composer Antony Pitts.

Songlist: O Come, O Come Emamanuel, Of the Father's heart begotten, O quickly come, Verbum Patris umanatur, Lo! He comes, The Holly And The Ivy, Lo, there a Rose is blooming, Alleluya - a new work, Ding! dong! merrily on high, While shepherds watched, The Song of Angels, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, Away In A Manger, Baby Jesus, hush! now sleep, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Jesu, the very thought is sweet, O Come, All Ye Faithful, The King of Kings, In dulci jubilo, Good King Wenceslas, We Three Kings, I saw three ships come sailing in, Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Merrily On High is an exciting compilation of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for church, cathedral, school, youth and community choirs of 'upper voices' - trebles or sopranos and altos. Thirty pieces are included, eleven published for the first time. Contents include new settings and arrangements of familiar and lesser known carols, a 3-part Advent Responsory and Mark Blatchly's setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat. Lyrics are in English, French, German, Latin and Polish. Includes invaluable historical and performance notes for each piece by Barry Rose.

Songlist: Adam Lay Ybounden, An Advent Responsory: I Look From Afar, Come, Thou Redeemer of Earth, Brightest and Best, A Child Is Born, Come, Watch With Us This Christmas Night, Down In Yon Forest, Fum, Fum, Fum, Gabriel's Message, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, When Christ Was Born of Mary Free, The Holly and the Ivy, How Far is it to Bethlehem?, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Myn Lynking, No Room at the Inn, Now the Most High Is Born, O This Night is Born Noel, People, Look East, Two Polish Carols, Rejoice and be Merry, The Shepherd's Farewell, Say, Where is He Born?, Silent Night, Still, Still, Still, Sweet Was The Song, Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day, Torches!, Watts's Cradle Hymn, Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?

The Essential Carol Singer provides the solution to the endless problem of too many books and not enough hands. It includes thirty of the most popular carols in one book, all SATB, unaccompanied, with no divisi. This pocket-sized, lightweight volume is easy to read and the short score layout allows for optional accompaniment if required. All the carols are arranged in alphabetical order for ease of use, with one carol per page. Offering simple arrangements in practical keys, The Essential Carol Singer is every singer's companion for Christmas. Selected and edited by former long-time Swingle Singer Ben Parry.

Songlist: Angels From The Realms Of Glory, Away In A Manger, Boar's Head Carol, Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly, Ding! Dong! Merrily On High, The First Nowell, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Good King Wenceslas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Here We Come A-Wassiling, The Holly And The Ivy, I Saw Three Ships, In The Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Joy The World, Now The Holly Bears A Berry, O Christmas Tree, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, On Christmas Night All Christians Sing, Once In Royal David's City, Sans Day Carol, See, Amid The Winter's Snow, Silent Night, Sussex Carol, Unto Us Is Born A Child, We Three Kings Of Orient Point Are, and more

From majestically triumphant to quietly worshipful, Gloria Deo weaves rich carol arrangements with scripture lessons for a moving Christmas worship experience. This appealing and accessible work will heighten your church and community's celebration of the Incarnation with a blend of classic Christmas favorites and new texts Available separately: SATB, Instrumental Pak-Full Orchestra (score and parts for Flute, Oboe, Trumpet 1 & 2, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, String Bass and Percussion), Instrumental Pak-Chamber Orchestra (score and parts for Flute, Oboe, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, String Bass and Percussion), Preview CD, ChoirTrax CD, CD 10-Pak and Preview Pak. Performance Length: Approx. 40 minutes

Songlist: Joy To The World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, The First Noel, The Holly And The Ivy, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, As Lately We Watched, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Sing We Now Of Christmas, Gloria Deo, I Will Bless The Faithful, Long Time Ago In Bethlehem, Gloria Deo (Reprise), Once In Royal David's City, Still, Still, Still, Of The Father's Love Begotten, The Rocking Carol

Carols for Choirs 5 continues the tradition of its predecessors by providing a complete resource for choirs from Advent through to Epiphany. Featuring brand new carols and arrangements of classic tunes, the collection showcases the very best established and new names in choral composition today.

Songlist: A Heavenly Song, A little child there is yborn, A Patre Unigenitus, Adam lay ybounden, Away in a manger (UK tune), Away in a manger (US tune), Blest Mary wanders through the thorn, Candlelight Carol, Carol, Ding dong! merrily on high, Glory to the Christ Child, God rest you merry, gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Hark! the herald-angels sing, Hush! my dear, I saw a stable, I saw three ships, I sing of a maiden, In dulci jubilo, It came upon the midnight clear (UK tune), It came upon the midnight clear (US tune), Joy to the world!, Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming, Lullay, my liking, My Lord has Come, New Year, O come, all ye faithful, O come, O come, Emmanuel, O little town, Old Christmas Returned (or Hospitality Revived), and more

Following the success of the two Popular Voiceworks volumes, Popular Voiceworks at Christmas presents a fantastic collection of seasonal songs and carols in a highly practical format. Singers can explore a huge range of styles and find exciting new material by the authors, as well as arrangements of traditional carols such as 'Away in a manger' and 'In the bleak midwinter' and popular songs such as 'Jingle Bell Rock' and 'Get Together'. Stylish demos are available on a companion website and backing tracks for performance or rehearsal are included on the accompanying CD. A fabulous festive resource!

Songlist: We wish you a Merry Christmas, Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Patapan, Away in a manger, Last month of the year, I m sure I'll never be warm and dry again, The First Nowell, Angels we have heard on high, In the bleak midwinter, Sprouts, Jingle bell rock, I'm Still Missing You, Get together, Joy to the world, The Holly and the Ivy, (Everybody's waitin for) The Man with the Bag, We need a little Christmas, I saw three ships

The volumes of Carols for Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion, from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. Featuring upper voice versions of arrangements from the classic "Carols for Choirs" series of songbooks.

Songlist: A Merry Christmas, A New Year Carol, A Virgin Most Pure, Adeste Fidelis, Angels, from Realms of glory, Angelus ad Virginem, As with gladness men of old (congregational version), Away in a manger, Born in a Stable so bare, The cherry tree carol, Coventry Carol, Deck The Hall, Ding-dong ding, Ding dong! merrily on high, Donkey Carol, Donkey riding over the bumpy road, The first Nowell, Gabriel to Mary came, Gabriels Message, God rest you merry, gentlemen (congregational version), God rest you merry, gentlemen (unaccompanied version), going through the hills, Good King Wenceslas, Hail! Blessed Virgin Mary, Hark the herald angels sing (Congregational Version), Hark the herald angels sing (Unaccompanied version), He smiles within his cradle, Here we bring new water, The Holly and the ivy, How far is it to bethlehem, and more

As part of the tradition established by the fine CASA songbooks, these nineteen familiar carols are arranged for the beginning group. Easy to use and read (though without the performance notes or instructions for transcription of the other CASA volumes), this songbook will have everyone singing with relative ease.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, Carol of the Bells, Deck The Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, Good King Wencesla, Here We Come A Caroling, The Holly And The Ivy, Jingle Bells (Original Version), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Joy To The World, Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!, Now Is The Month Of Christmas, O Christmas Tree, O Holy Night, Pat-a-pan, Silent Night, The Sleigh, Up On The Housetop, We Wish You A Merry Christmas

30 Old and New Christmas Carols for church, home or community singing. This edition is for unison or four-part male voices.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, The Birthday of a King, Carol of the Russian Children, Christmas is Coming, Coventry Carol, Deck the Hall, The First Nowell, The Friendly Beasts, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Hark! The Herald Angel, The Holly and the Ivy, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Behtlehem, Shepherds, Shake off Your Drowsy Sleep, Silent Night, Susanni, Wassail Song, We Three Kings of Orient Are, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, What Child is This? (Greensleeves), While By My Sheep, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, and more

30 Old and New Christmas Carols for church, home or community singing. This edition is for unison or four-part mixed voices.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, The Birthday of a King, Carol of the Russian Children, Christmas is Coming, Coventry Carol, Deck the Hall, The First Nowell, The Friendly Beasts, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Hark! The Herald AngelGood King Wenceslass Sing, The Holly and the Ivy, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Behtlehem, Shepherds, Shake off Your Drowsy Sleep, Silent Night, Susanni, Wassail Song, We Three Kings of Orient Are, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, What Child is This? (Greensleeves), While By My Sheep, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

30 Old and New Christmas Carols for church, home or community singing. This edition is for unison or 3-part female voices.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, The Birthday of a King, Carol of the Russian Children, Christmas is Coming, Coventry Carol, Deck the Hall, The First Nowell, The Friendly Beasts, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Hark! The Herald AngelGood King Wenceslass Sing, The Holly and the Ivy, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, O Holy Night, O Little Town of Behtlehem, Shepherds, Shake off Your Drowsy Sleep, Silent Night, Susanni, Wassail Song, We Three Kings of Orient Are, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, What Child is This? (Greensleeves), While By My Sheep, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

This anthology of eleven carols celebrates the festive music of John Gardner (1917-2011). It contains some of his most well-known settings alongside new repertoire, including a previously unpublished Epiphany carol, 'Entry of the Three Kings'. From the reflective 'A Christmas Hymn' to his joyful setting of 'The holly and the ivy', John Gardner Carols presents a variety of styles and moods that will delight choirs and audiences alike. A number of pieces give alternative performance instructions to allow upper-voice choirs to enjoy this superb collection.

Songlist: A Gallery Carol, A Christmas Hymn, Angels, from the realms of glory, Balulalow, How bright the Morning Star does shine, O little town of Bethlehem, Sunny Bank Carol, The holly and the ivy, Welcome, Yule!, Entry of the Three Kings, We wish you a merry Christmas

With the celebration of Advent more popular each year, this work by John Purifoy will be a welcome tool for the traditional Hanging of the Green service. You will find each title in this unique collection usable throughout December as well. Available separately: SATB, Preview CD, ChoirTrax CD, Chamber Orchestra Score and Parts (fl, ob, hp, timp, perc, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b), CD 10-Pak, Preview CD Pak. Duration: ca. 15:00.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, The Holly And The Ivy, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, He Is Born, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, O Come, Little Children, Peace, Hope, Light And Love

Kenneth Simpson : Let's Sing Christmas Music   

This selection of carols, hymns and rounds has been arranged with particular care for effectiveness in performance, combined with simplicity of harmony, texture and compass. The mixture of old favourites and comparatively little-known items, both sacred and secular, makes the book suitable for a great variety of and users, and it is assured to meet a need wherever people sing in harmony at Christmas time. Compiled and arranged by Kenneth Simpson.

Songlist: A Little Child ther is born, All my heart this night rejoices, Angels from the realms of glory, As I was watched by my sheep, As lately we watched, Away in a manger, Bells are ringing, Cradled the ox and ass between, Deck the halls, Ding dong, ding dong, ring the bells, From highest heaven I come, God rest you merry gentlemen, Good King Wenselas, Hark! The hearald angels sing, He is born, the heavenly child, He smiles within his cradle, Here's the road to Bethlehem, Holy Babe, as Lord we hail, I saw three shipos, In dulci jubilo, In the golden lands afar, Jesus, good above all other, Joseph dearest, Joseph mine, Lord Jesus has a garden, Lully, Lully, O come all ye faithful, O'er her child the Virgin weeps, On the day was born Christ Jesus, Once in Royal David's city, Past three o'clock, and more

Here's a handy, jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy, swingy style, these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences.

Songlist: Christmas Jazz 1, Christmas Jazz II, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, The Holly and the Ivy, Silent Night, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Carol of the Bells

Here's a handy, jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy, swingy style, these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences.

Songlist: Christmas Jazz 1, Christmas Jazz 11, The Holly and the Ivy, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Carol of the Bells, Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Here's a handy, jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy, swingy style, these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences.

Songlist: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Holly And The Ivy, Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas

"Fum Fum Fum" is a traditional Christmas folk song from Catalan with bright tempo and traditional harmonies. Two verses are in Spanish and two in English. It is a straight four-part singing without solos. " O Come With Us" is an English carol with bright tempo and contrapuntal lines. A fun sing! Traditional carol " The Holly And The Ivy" with non-traditional rhythm setting in 6/8. Bright tempo, and several solo sections. "That You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby/a Child Is Born" is a two-song blend of a traditional spiritual and a Thad Jones' jazz classic. Solos meant for free interpretation. Never more than 4-parts at once includig solos. These sophisticated arrangements willl add some sizzle to your Christmas program.

Songlist: Fum, Fum, Fum, The Holly and the Ivy, O Come With Us, What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby / A Child Is Born

Ola Gjeilo : Christmas Carols Vol 2   

Ola Gjeilo is a rising star in modern choral music and has already established a stellar reputation for original and creative work. This is a second collection of his a cappella Christmas arrangements. The superb, fresh setting of "The Holly and the Ivy" will bring out the very best in your choir. Accessible ranges and simple divisi makes this joyous arrangement suitable for high school level and beyond. The familiar melody of "Away in a Manger" is introduced by a soprano solo, sung by either adult or child. The choir joins with smooth, deep textures that set this exquisite arrangement apart. At the same time innocent and sophisticated, it is equally suitable for school or church. Not to be missed in your holiday program.

Songlist: The Holly and the Ivy, Away in a manger, Coventry Carol, The First Nowell

Folk Voiceworks is an outstanding collection of traditional songs following the Voiceworks model for children of around KS2 level (ages 7-11) upwards. Presenting 30 fantastic traditional songs, from unison to 4-part harmony, this is a rich resource for choirs everywhere. With a CD and supporting teaching notes, Folk Voiceworks is a complete handbook for singing for all teachers and choir leaders. The Voiceworks handbooks for singing are now firmly established as a resource that encourages and supports those who help other people to sing well and with confidence. Their hallmark is a wide range of accessible material, with teaching notes to guide the leader/conductor in promoting good practice and technique for enjoyable and healthy singing. The repertoire and arrangements are flexible to cater for unison and part-singing, by voices at all stages of development, and varying levels of experience.

Songlist: Section I: Work, Roll the Old Chariot Along, Paddy on the Railway, Byker Hill, Rap Her to Bank, Section II: Of the Land, Mow Me Down My Meadow, The Barley Mow, Follow the Heron, John Barleycorn, Sumer is icumen in, Section III: Protest and Politics, The Blackleg Miner, Union Miner, The Spinner's Wedding, The Jute Mill Song, The Troubles of Erin, The Song of the Weaver, Section IV: Reflection, Migildi, Magildi, Yr Hen Wr Mwyn (My Dear Old Man), Unst Boat Song, Coorie Doon, Keep You in Peace, Section V: Love, Lowlands, Wild Mountain Thyme, Pleasant and Delightful, Dacw 'Nghariad (There's My Sweetheart), Section VI: Ritual and Custom, and more

Women's choirs will sparkle with seasonal cheer with these delightful Christmas settings in a value priced collection!

Songlist: Gaudete, Wexford Carol, I Saw Three Ships, The Holly And The Ivy, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!

Twenty-four carols arranged by the eminent choral director Robert Shaw and the respected Alice Parker. Shaw-Parker arrangements are famous and recorded by everyone, including Shaw's various ensembles. Described as a mixed voice collection, these twenty-four carols have varying voicings, with frequent solo opportunities. There are also a few tenor/bass charts. Most have piano for rehearsal.

Songlist: Allon, Gay Bergeres, Les Angeles Dans Nos Campagnes (Angels We Have Heard On High) 3. The Boar's Head Carol (TTBB), Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, The Carol Of The Birds, The Cherry Tree Carol, Christ Was Born On Christmas Day, Fum, Fum, Fum, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Good King Wenceslas, Here Mid The Ass and The Oxen, The Holly And The Ivy, How Unto Bethlehem, I Saw Three Ships, Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant, In The Bleak Midwinter, Lay Down Your Staffs, Masters In This Hall, O Sanctissima, So Blest A Sight, Susanni, Touro-louro-loura, What Child Is This?, Ya Viene La Vieja

The Voice for Life Songbook 2 is a graded anthology of more than forty sacred and inspirational songs guaranteed to get your choir singing. Following upon the first Voice for Life Songbook, this new collection will introduce your choir to a greater variety of musical styles and develop their confidence with part-singing and unaccompanied performance. With music ranging from gospel, jazz, and world music to plainsong and early music, the Voice for Life Songbook 2 will appeal to choirs of all ages. Many of the arrangements are flexible, allowing for either upper voice or mixed voice choirs to perform them. The volume includes catchy warm-up songs, rounds, and canons as well as plenty of helpful vocal warm-up ideas and training notes for every piece. This collection features specially commissioned new pieces by experts in the music education field, including Mike Brewer, Ken Burton, Alexander L'Estrange, Geoff Weaver, David Ogden, and Christopher Norton, as well as fresh new works by up-and-coming young composers. Complete with vocal parts for each piece and a demonstration CD, this anthology offers excellent value for the money and offers plenty of inspiration and advice for choir trainers looking to get the very best from their singers.

Songlist: Come on, all you people, Jesus walked this lonesome valley, Alleluya, By the waters of Babylon, Let us sing together, Laudemus, Of the Father's love begotten, Leaning on the Lord's side, Father God in heaven, Change is coming, My God, Non nobis Domine, God is love, Veni, veni, Emmanuel, I see his blood, Song of St Anselm, Nada te turbe, Come ye people, The bread you do not use, Stabat mater, Praise ye the Lord, Change of heart, Siyahamba (We are marching), Jesus Christ the apple tree, What wondrous love is this?, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Alleluia Mozart, Spirit of mercy, Standin' in the need of prayer, The holly and the ivy, and more

A treasury of traditioal songs, favorite hymns and choice carols, from all ages and from many lands selected for your singing christmas. Compiled and arranged for mixed voices (SATB) or unisonal singing by Theo Preuss

Songlist: Adeste Fideles, Adoramus Te, Angels From The Realms Of Glory, Angels We Have Heard On High, As Each Happy Christmas, As Joseph Was A-Walking, As Lately We Watched, As With Gladness Men Of Old, Away In A Manger, A Babe Is Born In Bethlehem, The Babe Of Bethlehem, Beautiful Savior, Bring A Torch Jeannette Isabella, Cantique De Noel, Carol Of The Birds, The Cherry Tree Carol, Child Jesus Came To Earth This Day, A Child This Day Is Born, The Christmas Hymm, Christ Was Born On Christmas Day, Come All Ye Children, Come All Ye Shepards, Companions, All Sing Loudly, Coventry Carol, Deck The Halls, Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas, The First Noel, From Earthly Tasks Lift Up Thine Eyes, From Every Spire On Christmas Eve, From Heaven Above, and more

'Lullay, Lullow' (aka 'Mary's Lullaby') is a 2 part arrangement of the 15th Century English carol. Short, but sweet, this carol is perfect for your beginning choir. Betty Bertaux's 3 part arrangement of 'The Holly and the Ivy' is an excellent edition to your Holiday program, and it also is a great tool to help your children's choir learn to sing polyrhythmic harmonies. 'Christmas Bells' is based on the text written by Heny Wadsworth Longfellow, which he wrote in 1863. During that Christmas season, his son was critically wounded in a war, and the text expresses his anguish over war and his longing for peace on earth. The message is as timely today as it was over 125 years ago. While technically challenging, this setting is a must have in your repertoire! Mary Goetze's arrangement of 'Wexford Carol' (from Ireland) has exquisite 3 part harmonies and gives that special voice in your choir the opportunity for an 8 measure solo. Her arrangement of 'Infant Holy' is another 3 part masterpiece, not to be missed! Both pieces would work well for an advanced children's choir or young women's choir.

Songlist: The Holly And The Ivy, Christmas Bells, Wexford Carol, Infant Holy

Some of the most exciting and original contemporary composers of a cappella sacred music are gathered together in this superb collection. Specially geared towards the choirmaster who is looking for something special to perform at Christmas.

Songlist: In Wintertime, What Child Is This?, There Is No Rose, The Child Of Light, Jesu Sweete, Jesus Christ The Apple Tree, I Sing Of A Maiden, Make We Merry, Love Bade Me Welcome, The Holly And The Ivy, A Nativity, And God, And Yet A Man, One Star, At Last, A Christmas Poem, I Sing Of A Maiden, The Lamb, The Bellman

Various Arrangers : Christmas Voices   

Fourteen traditional and modern Christmas texts, all set by contemporary composers for various choral combinations and levels of accomplishment. Includes works for Unison, SSA and SATB choirs. But for one or two more adventurous pieces, these carols are sufficiently melodic and straighforward to be tackled by choirs of any size or with limited rehearsal time, while still being fresh and challenging works of today.

Songlist: A Lullaby Of The Nativity, Balulalow, Dormi Jesu, Coventry Carol, When All The Angels, The Two Nowells, A Lullaby Of The Nativity, A Babe Is Born, Journey From Nazareth, Coventry Carol, Balulalow, Balulalow, The Holly And The Ivy, Heaven Knows Why, When All The Angels, Dormi Jesu

A calypso-flavored treatment of the familiar English carol " The Holly and the Ivy" with a fa-la-la chorus, fresh harmonies and a cool "bass" line for the 2nd altos. Most recently recorded by Clay Aiken, the contemporary carol " Mary, Did You Know?" has continued to grow in popularity. Equally suited for use in school or church, this well-crafted a cappella arrangement is sure to be the highlight of any concert. Absolutely stunning! " Still, Still, Still A Lullaby" is the expressive German carol "Still, Still, Still" paired with an original tune by Michelle Hynson. For high school women's ensembles and beyond. In this gentle a cappella setting, Mac Huff inventively weaves together two Christmas classics "Still, Still, Still" and "Silent Night" for a magical effect. Here is the treasured Franz Gruber folk carol " Stille Nacht" as arranged for the king'singers. This unique island-flavored setting is a joyful and energetic treatment of the traditional 19th century Austrian carol " As Lately We Watched". The heart-warming medley of carols " A Carol Consort" was especially chosen and arranged for SSAA unaccompanied voices. The exquisite voice-leading and contrasting textures make this a must-sing for all women's groups.

Songlist: Mary, Did You Know?, The Holly and the Ivy, One Still and Silent Night, Stille Nacht (Silent Night), As Lately We Watched

This Holiday songbook includes a mid-twentieth century collection of the best in contemporary British carol writing and arrangement. It includes previously published works and as well as new pieces and arrangements written specifically for this book.

Songlist: A Babe is Born, A Child This Day is Born, A Shepherd's Carol, A Star was His Night Light, A Virgin Most Pure, Adam Lay Ybounden, An Australian Carol, And Hark! The Herod Angels, Angels From the Realms of Glory, Angelus ad Virginem, Away in a Manger, Balulalow, Blessed be that Maid Mary, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Dormi, Jesu, Eastern Monarchs, Ecce Puer, Entrez-y tous en Surete, From Heaven Winging, Gabriel, from Heaven's King, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Here We Bring New Water, Infant Holy, Jesu, Swete Sone Dere!, Joseph Was an Old Man, Let us Securely Enter, Lord Jesus Once was a Child, Lully, Lully, Thou Little Tiny Child, Lully, Lully, Thou Little Tiny Child, and more

With elegant simplicity, Deke Sharon's arrangement of the Irving Berlin classic, 'White Christmas,' gives each voice its moment to shine. The minimal homophony keeps the pleasurable chord changes coming, culminating with a satisfying cadenza progression that will close your holiday concert with class. Easily transportable for carorling or other programming options, the doo-wop style a cappella setting of 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' will be first on everyone's list. Feature a soloist over the fun vocal accompaniment in 'The Holly and the Ivy.' Arranged for a cappella voices, this piece is also transportable for program options and caroling. Feature a soloist or small group over the festive "fa-la-la-la" vocal accompaniment in this perfect arrangement of 'Masters in this Hall.' Starting in unison it builds to a marvelous four-part finish with optional percussion and melody instruments. Full divisi choral textures and rich harmonies are the hallmark of this a cappella edition of 'The Christmas Song,' arranged by Jerry Rubino. This setting will enhance any holiday program!

Songlist: The Holly and the Ivy, White Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, The Holly and the Ivy, Masters In This Hall, The Christmas Song

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

This outstanding collection of 90 carols offers a balanced mixture of accompanied and unaccompanied items which will appeal immediately to conductors, singers and audiences alike. Mostly for mixed voices, it includes 16 carols and a further 39 arrangements published here for the first time. From Gabrielli to Judith Weir, medieval melodies to spirituals, the range of styles covers a wide spectrum of tastes. This major issue of carols is edited by William Llewellyn, a well established figure in the world of choral music.

Songlist: A Babe Is Born, A Christmas Antiphon, A Fanfare For Christmas, A Gallery Carol, A Somerset Carol, Adam Lay Ybounden, Adests Fideles, All And Some, As Joseph Was A-walking, Away In A Manger, Balulalow, Canon For Three Choirs, Carol Of The Christ-child, Christmas Is Coming, Coventry Carol, Dawn Carol, De Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, Ding-dong, Ding, Donkey Plod And Mary Ride, El Cant Des Ocells, El Noi De La Mare, Fum, Fum, Fum, Gabriel's Message, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, How Soft, Upon The Ev'ning Air, Huron Carol, Hush You, My Baby, I Saw Three Ships, and more

Lovely, fresh, artistic arrangements that truly make art songs of Christmas carols. Accompaniment CD includes complete performances as well as accompaniments. Includes eight solos and two duets, with four of the carols requiring either flute or violin obbligato.

Songlist: Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Deck The Hall, The First Noel, The Holly And The Ivy, I Saw Three Ships, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Once In Royal David's City, Wexford Carol

Lovely, fresh, artistic arrangements that truly make art songs of Christmas carols. Accompaniment CD includes complete performances as well as accompaniments. Includes eight solos and two duets, with four of the carols requiring either flute or violin obbligato.

Songlist: Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Deck The Hall, The First Noel, The Holly And The Ivy, I Saw Three Ships, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Once In Royal David's City, Wexford Carol

his beautiful new volume in The Vocal Library is a large resource for classical singers of 53 songs for holiday services and events, designed for a lifetime of use. Contents include 26 Art Songs/Traditional Songs by composers such as Dello Joio, Bach, Debussy, Wolf, Niles, and including classics such as "Gesu Bambino," "O Holy Night," and "The Virgin's Slumber Song." This section also includes the complete song cycle Weihnachtslieder by Peter Cornelius. The 19 Christmas carols include 5 Alfred Burt carols, arrangements by John Jacob Niles and Harry T. Burleigh, and 14 arrangements by Richard Walters.

Songlist: The Birthday of a King, Bright Star, Caroling, Caroling, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Deck the Hall, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Epiphanias, Ermuntre Dich, Mein Schwacher Geist, The First Noel, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Holly and the Ivy, Holy Infant's Lullaby, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Three Ships, I Stand Here at the Cradleside, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, In the Bleak Midwinter, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Jesus Of Nazareth, Les Anges Dans nos Campagnes, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Noel Des Enfants Qui N'ont Plus De Maisons, Nun Wandre, Maria, O Hearken Ye, and more

This beautiful new volume in The Vocal Library is a large resource for classical singers of 53 songs for holiday services and events, designed for a lifetime of use. Contents include 26 Art Songs/Traditional Songs by composers such as Dello Joio, Bach, Debussy, Wolf, Niles, and including classics such as "Gesu Bambino," "O Holy Night," and "The Virgin's Slumber Song." This section also includes the complete song cycle Weihnachtslieder by Peter Cornelius. The 19 Christmas carols include 5 Alfred Burt carols, arrangements by John Jacob Niles and Harry T. Burleigh, and 14 arrangements by Richard Walters.

Songlist: The Birthday of a King, Bright Star, Caroling, Caroling, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Deck the Hall, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Epiphanias, Ermuntre Dich, Mein Schwacher Geist, The First Noel, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Holly and the Ivy, Holy Infant's Lullaby, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Three Ships, I Stand Here at the Cradleside, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, In the Bleak Midwinter, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Jesus Of Nazareth, Les Anges Dans nos Campagnes, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Noel Des Enfants Qui N'ont Plus De Maisons, Nun Wandre, Maria, O Hearken Ye, and more

Elaine Quilichini directs the elite "Brava," finest of 5 performing choirs within the CGC, in this dramatically beautiful Christmas collection, accompanied by pianos, percussion, violin and cello. This CD was recorded in 2003, after which the Choir performed in the Choral Peace Concert at Carnegie Hall in NYC. 23 songs, beginning with 7 by Salvator Mundi "Make We Merry," "Mirabile Mysterium," "Be we Merry in this Feast," "Lullay," "Susani," "Christie, Redemptor Omnium," and the lively, joyous "Welcome Yule." Other favorites are "Mary's Cradle Song," El Cant des Ocells," the French songs "Venez, divin Messie," "Il est ne, le divin enfant," "Dans cette etable" and "On ne creaint plus dans l'univers," "The Holly and The Ivy," "A Carol of Peace," "Bashana Habah'ah" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." A sweet, memorable collection that will fill you and yours with joy and Christmas spirit! Complete lyrics on the nice liner notes.

Songlist: Make We merry, Mirabile Mysterium, Be we Merry in this Feast, Lullaby, Susanni, Christe, Redemptor Omnium, Welcome, Yule, Ave maria, Mary's Cradle Song, Canco a la Verge, El Cant des Ocells, Lullaby, Venez, divin Messie, Il est ne le divin Enfant, Dans cette etable, On ne craint plus dans lunivers, In Dulci Jubilo, The Holly and The Ivy, Away in a Manger, A Carol of Peace, Bashana Habah'ah, Blessing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

For more than a decade, John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers have shared the Joy of Christmas with the world. The ethereal sound of perfectly blended voices, singing the most beautiful seasonal music ever composed, never fails to touch the heart and lift the spirit. This year, John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers have assembled a new collection - compiled from the archives, including four never before released tracks! Tracks include English Traditional Carols, European Traditional Carols, Choruses and Motets and Composer's Carols.

Songlist: The Holly and the Ivy, Blessed be that maid mary, Somerset Wassail, Shepherds, in the fields abiding, The infant king, What is this lovely fragrance, Gabriel's message, Still, still, still, Quittez, pasteurs, Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle, Personent hodie, The shepherds' farewell, O holy night, O Magnum Mysterium, Hodie Christus natus est, For unto us a child is born, In dulci jubilo, Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, A New Year Carol, Balulalow, I saw a fair maiden, The Lamb, Fantasia on Christmas Carols

Caroling Company : The Carols of Alfred S Burt   

Founded by Alfred Burt's daughter Diane, The Caroling Company makes everyday Christmas! This highly in-demand eight-voice a cappella ensemble has had numerous television appearances including ABC's "Good Morning America and "The Home Show" and will appear later this year in the Brian Setzer Big Band Christmas CD. With a reputation for excellence and creative arrangements of traditional favorites and jazz standards, they have an enthusiastic following and possess that indescribable quality that identifies them as The Carolling Company.

Songlist: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas / I'll Be HOme for Christmas (Medley), Carol of the Bells, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy, What Child Is This?, I Saw Three, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, O Holy Night, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, White Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Silver Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Merry Christmas, Darling, Caroling, Caroling, We'll Dress the House, Some Children See Him, This Is Christmas, The Star Carol, Come, Dear Children, Jesu Parvule, O Hearken Ye, Silent Night

Another fine collection of Christmas carols from the Anglican tradition.Some albums are tailor-made for Christmas Eve listening, the cozy musical equivalent of a roaring fire, a mug of eggnog, and the bright lights on the tree. The morning of Christmas Day requires something else entirely, and that's when this set of Essential Carols from the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, will fit the bill, with the angelically pure voices of young British choristers blending to the strains of traditional carols both familiar and little-known. This is Christmas music sung the old-fashioned way, its simplicity and spiritual warmth not compromised by big operatic voices or pop personalities. Recorded under the direction of David Willcocks between 1959 and '65, these performances sound truly timeless today, and no matter how knowledgeable you are about Christmas music, you'll find some surprises among these 38 carols.

Songlist: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, The First Nowell, While shepherds watched their flocks by night, I Saw Three Ships, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, King Jesus Hath A Garden, In dulci jubilo, Unto Us Is Born A Son, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Away in a manger, O Little Town of Bethlehem, The Holly and the Ivy, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, See Amid the Winter's Snow, Past Three O'clock, Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), Adam Lay Y Bounden, Gabriel's Message, Once in Royal David's City, Sussex Carol, Little Jesus Sweetly Sleep, Rejoice and Be Merry, The Cherry Tree Carol, The Three Kings, As With Gladness, Men of Old, A Great And Mighty Wonder, The infant King, Balulalow, Legend (When Jesus Christ was but a child), Christ was born on Christmas day, and more

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge has always been synonymous with Christmas -- from the yearly television broadcast of their Lessons and Carols service to their numerous best-selling albums of Christmas songs and masses. EMI Classics is proud to present a 2-CD compilation of their greatest Christmas carol recordings.

Songlist: Once in royal David's city, Ding Dong! Merrily on high, O come, all ye faithful, The Holly and the Ivy, Hark! the herald angels sing, Silent Night, While shepherds watched, In the bleak midwinter, God rest you merry, gentlemen, The Lamb, Angels, from the realms of glory, Adam lay ybounden, The Three Kings, I saw a maiden, Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing?, Quem pastores laudavere, Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, A maiden most gentle, A Spotless Rose, Sans Day Carool, I wonder as I wander, The Cherry Tree Carol, I sing of a maiden, Gabriel's Message, Personent hodie, The First Nowell, In dulci jubilo, O little town of Bethlehem, I saw three ships, It came upon the midnight clear, and more

At the Cathedral Church of York, England, there has been music celebrating the Birth of Christ since the earliest times, as the present building was consecrated in 1472. The procession of the 30-voice Choir, bright against the ancient stones of the building, the glow of the candles the glistening lights on the tree, and the singing of best-loved Christmas carols-this is what "Carols" is about. 21 magnificent organ accompanied carols, sung in the Minster's superb acoustic, from "The First Nowell," "Coventry Carol," "The Holly and the Ivy," and "In Dulci Jubilo" to "Silent Night," "O Leave Your Sheep," "Behold the Great Creator" and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice." Superb!

Songlist: The First Nowell, While Shepherd Watched Their Flocks, Coventry Carol, Good King Weneslas, The Holly and the Ivy, Christians Awake!, Once in Royal David's City, O Come, All Ye Faithful, In Dulci Jubilo, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, On Christmas Night, "Sussex Carol", Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Brightest and Best, O Leave Your Sheep, Bethlehem, of Noblest Cities, Behold, the Great Creator, It Came upon the Midnight Clear, Good Christian Men, Rejoice

Volume II of the reissue, by popular demand, of a classic pair of Christmas CDs, long out of print, by the renowned Dale Warland Singers. 29 songs: "The Holly and the Ivy," "A Savior from on High," "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree," "On Christmas Night," "Wexford Carol," "Lullay, My Liking," "Sing We Now of Christmas," "Christmas Lullaby," "The Kings and the Shepherds," "There Is No Rose of Such Virtue," "Lullaby, Dear Jesus," "How Far Is It to Bethlehem," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "A Boy Was Born," "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming," "Manger Dance" and many more. A classic!

Songlist: The Holly and the Ivy, A Savior from on High, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, On Christmas Night, Wexford Carol, Lullay, My Liking, Sing We Now of Christmas, Christmas Lullaby, The Kings and the Shepherds, Lullaby, Dear Jesus, How Far Is It to Bethlehem, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, A Boy Was Born, Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming, Manger Dance, Snow Had Fallen; Christ Was Born, What Cheer, Evergreen, Birthday Carol, Tyrley, Tyrlow, Away in a Manger, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Cradle Song, The Ship Carol, A New Year Carol

This recording features the contributions of several Canadians to the caroling genre, as composers of new carols and arrangers of old ones. From the perennially beautiful O Come All Ye Faithful and The Holly and the Ivy to the 14th century German Christmas Song, better known as "Joseph, lieber Joseph", this is a lively recording by one of Canada's most loved choirs. Derek Holman's rollicking arrangement of Deck the Halls shows off its insouciance by capturing an unmistakable tipsiness which very likely did accompany the decking of those particular halls. Two of the arranged carols are especially notable: The Huron Carol, known as Canada's first Christmas Carol (1642), is sung here in Robert Anderson's arrangement; and a rare Nova Scotia variant of the Cherry Tree Carol collected by Helen Creighton and arranged by Louis Applebaum.

Songlist: O Come All Ye Faithful, The Echo Carol, The Holly And The Ivy, Noel Cest L'Amour, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Mary Is A Lady Bright, Welcome Yule, Lullaby For The Christ Child, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, A Canadian Christmas Carol, The Huron Carol, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Deck The Halls, Christmas Song Of The 14th Century, Masters In This Hall, What Is This Lovely Fragrance, Cherry Tree Carol `, Il Est Ne Divin Enfant, The Golden Vase Carol, Variations On The Sussex Carol, Hodie Christus Natus Est, Angelus ad Virginem, Away In A Manger, We Wish You A Merry Christmas

The Elora Festival Singers, conducted by internationally acclaimed director Noel Edison, is one of the most exciting of contemporary choirs. Their disc of Eric Whitacre's choral music (8.559677) was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2010. Now they turn to the art of the Christmas carol, a genre covering a variety of styles,6305c both popular and refined, each piece expressing religious sentiments and beliefs. The music ranges from much-loved settings to new works, from polyphony to more straightforward melodies, in a recital stretching from the Middle Ages to the music of today.

Songlist: Once in Royal David's City, My Dancing Day, What Child Is This?, A Boy Was Born,, The Holly and the Ivy, Who is He in Yonder Stall, Nesciens Mater Virgo Virum, Away in a Manger, Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, O Holy Night, Adam Lay Y Bounden, Ecce Concipies, Rocking, Gabriel's Message, I Wonder as I Wander, There is a Flower, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, The First Nowell

HMC's first holiday recording, this wonderful CD is being re-released in 2005 in celebration of the Chorus' 20th anniversary after having been out-of-print for several years. Conducted by Reuben M. Reynolds, III.

Songlist: A Winter Triptych, Din Don Merrily On High, O Holy Night, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, Gloria, The Christmas Song, Silent Night, Holy Night, The Holly and the Ivy, A New Year's Song, Water Under Snow is Weary, Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine, White Christmas, A Song For Christmas

Recorded in Huddersfield Town Hall in January 2007, the Huddersfield Choral Society is back in force with a magnificent collection of Christmas carols. This CD will be a perfect Christmas gift or glorious self-indulgence, absorbing the sacred and profane alike, beautifully performed and recorded for the festive season.

Songlist: Hark the herald angels sing, Gaudete, Gabriel's Message, O little town of Bethlehem, Coventry Carol, In Excelsis Gloria, Silent night, Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing, Angels, from the realms of glory, Ave maria, Joy to the world, the Lord is come!, Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, Unto us a boy is born, Love came down at Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, The Holly and the Ivy, O holy night, In the bleak midwinter, Ding dong! merrily on high, It came upon the midnight clear, Hail! Smiling Morn, Sussex Carol, Of the Father's heart begotten, Away in a manger, I saw three ships, Christians Awake

The four members of Inner Voices' bios read like a who's who of session recording. Practice has made perfect, and they are caroling at your door! The female soprano, alto and tenor (one of whom is Morgan Ames, Grammy winning arranger) and male baritone, along with guest vocalist Mervyn Warren of Take 6, have produced an immaculate recording. The luminous sound has been refined and honed until it shimmers. All four singers trade lines on "I Wash My Face in a Golden Vase" (accompanied by keyboard, as is "Christmas in My Dreams"). Soprano Donna McAfee soars on "The Savior is Born," gliding effortlessly up and down the scale with total precision. "Christmas Night in Harlem" captures that NewYork smoky jazz club vibe; "My Father" combines the mixolydian harmonic minor with the traditional Western carol for a haunting, enigmatic result. This sophisticated group satisfies the heart and the mind. Additional bonus of Guest artist Mervyn Warren.

Songlist: Christmas In My Dreams, De King Is Born Today, I Wash My Face In a Golden Vase, The Savior Is Born, Liz and Ralph and Calvin, Christmas Night In Harlem, Christmas Love Song, O COme With Us, My Father, Alegria, The Holly and the Ivy, Bright, Bright, the Holly Berries, O Holy Night, Have Yourself a Merr Little Christmas

Our definition of a Christmas gift would certainly include 8 beautiful women, dressed in mediaeval costume, singing songs adapted from the 11th through the 16th centuries, lightly accompanied such period instruments as Zither, Hurdygurdy, Harmonium, Citern, Glockenspiel and Astrowheel. We don't even know what a number of these instruments look like, but they sound wonderful! "Mistletoe" is classical and even sacred, but the Baebes' vital sound is anything but dry or academic. 15 tunes, some favorites: "The Holly & The Ivy," the traditional French "L'Amour de Moi," the dramatic "Salva Nos," "There Is No Rose of Swych Vertu," "Kimberly," the lovely "In Dulci Jubilo," "I Am Eve," "The Coventry Carol," the spirited "Undrentide" and the plaintive, haunting "Blow, Northern Wind." The beauty of the words and music are rivaled only by the sweet voices and harmonies!

Songlist: The Holly and the Ivy, Gaudete, Amour de Moi, Salva Nos, Glass Window, There Is No Rose of Swych Vertu, Kinderly, In Dulce Jubilo, Love Me Broughte, I Am Eve, Quan Vey La Layeta, Coventry Carol, Underntide, Ecce Mundi Gaudium, Blow Northern Wind

The Motet Singers are ten female vocalists who began in 1982 as a vocal sight-reading group under the direction of Hannelore Good. They sing a cappella music from classical, folk and popular genres, ranging from medieval to contemporary, and are known for their pure sound, seamless blending of voices and the eclectic variety of their music. There are 20 tracks here, from a fine "Salve Regina" by Javier Busto and several other contemporary and 20th century pieces, to short sacred works by Renaissance composers Morales and Palestrina, to some very nice 19th and 20th century arrangements of Spanish carols from various periods. Some of our favorites: "A la Puerta del Cielo," "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" and "Ave Maria." There are drums on at least one cut. Everything relates to the Nativity theme, and there is a nice mix of unfamiliar winners with familiar favorites. An exceptional, beautifully sung CD!

Songlist: Sactus, O My Dear Heart, Three Spanish Carols, Ya Viene La Vieja, A La Puerta del Cielo, Riu, Riu, Chiu, Deck the Hall, White Christmas, Ave Maria, Lullay my liking, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, O Magnum Mysterium, Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging, Over the Hill Maria Went, A La Nanita Nana, Good King Wenceslas, The Christmas Song, The Holly and the Ivy, The Three Kings, Some Children See Him, Salve Regina

New Tradition Chorus : For All Your Miracles   

After winning 13 consecutive medals in as many years, the New Tradition Chorus was crowned International Chorus Champion of the Barbershop Harmony Society in 2001. In this their third holiday recording, the New Tradition combines their warm, rich sound with exquisite arrangements by director Jay Giallombardo. Their recordings just keep getting better and better but this one clearly reaches a new high standard. The album includes favorites like "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and more contemporary titles like "Come and See What's Happenin' in the Barn". Jay's arrangement of "Away in the Manger / Amazing Grace" is as soft and gentle as a newborn baby and "Christmas Rag" is just plain fun. When you hear this inspiring collection, you'll want to make this recording a permanent part of your holiday celebration.

Songlist: Come and See What's Happenin, Festive Carol Medley, Over the River and Through the Woods, Here We Come A Wassailing, Boar's Head Carol, Deck The Halls, I'll Be Home for Christmas / Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Christmas Rag, Away In a Manger / Amazing Grace, For All Your Miracles, The Christ Child Medley, Lo How A Rose E're Blooming, The Holly and the Ivy, Coventry Carol, The First Noel, Feast of Lights, Have You Seen the Child, Bell Carol Medley, Ding Dong Merrily on High, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bells, More Than Enough

The University of Oxford's world famous choir performs a selection of famous and lesser-known carols.

Songlist: O come all ye faithful, Adam Lay Y Bounden, Out of your sleep, The angel Gabriel, A Spotless Rose, Ding dong merrily on high, In the bleak midwinter, The holly and the ivy, I wonder as I wander, A babe is born, Sussex carol, This is the truth, A Virgin most pure, Here is the little door, Alleluya a new work is come on hand, Lully lulla thou tiny little child, In dulci jubilo, There is no rose, Rocking carol, Wassail Carol, Once in royal David's city

The Village of RHOSLLANNERCHRUGOG ("Rhos") is situated some 4 miles south west of Wrexham in North Wales, which itself is 12 miles south of the historic Roman city of Chester. lt is a former mining village, but the last remaining pit closed in 1987. Once known as the largest village in Wales, it has a long history of producing talented performers in all areas of the arts. Over the years, it has been home to two male voice choirs, a ladies' choir, a girls' choir, a mixed choir and a championship quality Silver Band. Rhos has been the birthplace of many top class musicians, actors and singers who have made significant contributions to Welsh culture not only as performers, but also as writers and composers. Here the male choir sings some holiday favorites.

Songlist: The First Nowell, While Shepards Watched, Deck The Halls, Away In A Manger, Coventry Carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Holly And The Ivy, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, In The Bleak Midwinter, Ding-Dong Merrily On High, We Three Kings, O, Little Town Of Bethlehem, Once In Royal David's City, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Silent Night

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

Caroling is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years as a joyful part of the winter holiday season. Since the Eisenhower administration, the Singing Sergeants have been caroling at the White House each December for guests from around the country and throughout the world. In the spirit of that tradition, this album contains some of the group's favorites, including songs that tell the Christmas story, celebrate the Hannukah tradition, and inspire hope, peace and joy. All of the songs are performed in the a cappella tradition. Caroling, directed by Captain Chad A. Steffey, is dedicated to all of the men and women of the United States Air Force who are away from home during the holiday season.

Songlist: Fum, Fum, Fum, O Tannenbaum, S'vivon, Somerset Wassail, Adam Lay Ybounden, Ya Viene la Vieja, The Lute Carol, Carol of the Bells, Away in a Manger, The Holly and the Ivy, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Still, Still, Still, Up! Good Christian Folk and Listen, There is a Flower, Ave Maria, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, A Merry Christmas, Alleluia

The definitive album of household favorite carols, beautifully and expertly sung. This collection of well-loved traditional Christmas carols is perfect for creating a warm seasonal atmosphere, and to sing along with. The Sixteen is one of the jewels in the musical crown of Britain, and enjoys a worldwide reputation. Founded in 1977 by director Harry Christophers, its eighty CDs have received nearly every major prize of the recording industry, including the prestigious Gramophone Award for Early Music. The Sixteen's special reputation for early English polyphony, masterpieces of the Renaissance, and a diversity of twentieth century music is founded on a naturalness of performance, a revealing clarity and beauty of sound, precision, and a dramatic intensity of delivery.

Songlist: The First Noel, Once in Royal David's City, The Sussex Carol, While Shepherds Watched, I saw Three Ships, Angels from the Realms Of Glory, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Rocking, In Dulci Jubilo, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, In the Bleak Midwinter, Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, The Holly and the Ivy, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, See Amid the Winter's Snow, Coventry Carol, O Come all Ye Faithful, Hark! The Herald Angels

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