Mykola Shukh „Янгольська колискова" -- "Yangolska kolyskova" („Angel lullaby"), 1952, Ukrainian song. ORIANA youth female choir at IFAS 2012 (Czech Republic). Conductor - Galina Shpak.

Refrain There were plums and prunes and cherries There were raisins and currants and cinnamon too. There were nuts and cloves and berries but the crust it was stuck on with glue. There were caraway seeds in abundance, It would give yer a fine stoma...  moreRefrain There were plums and prunes and cherries There were raisins and currants and cinnamon too. There were nuts and cloves and berries but the crust it was stuck on with glue. There were caraway seeds in abundance, It would give yer a fine stomach ache 'Twould kill any man twice to be eatin' A slice of Mrs Hooligan's christmas cake. As I sat in me window last evenin' A letterman came unto me. He'd a nice little neat invitation Sayin' "Won't you come over to tea?" I knew it was Hooligan sent it So I went for our friendship's sake And the first thing he gave me to tackle Was a slice of Mrs. Hooligan's cake.  less

A christmas Blessing by composer Philip W.J. Stopford is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Even during these difficult times, our gift to you, as always, is our music. Our ho...  moreA christmas Blessing by composer Philip W.J. Stopford is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova. Even during these difficult times, our gift to you, as always, is our music. Our hope is that the joy and peace of this holiday season remain with you always.  

Music: Benjamin Britten Performed by the women of 'Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their christmas Concert "christmas carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

Nello splendido teatro Augusteo di Salerno, il piccolo grande capolavoro degli Wham! I Edizione dell'iPop Festival, Teatro Augusteo, Salerno.

This jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware tha...  moreThis jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to the angels and join their singing. The performance here is by the Composer's Choir conducted by Daniel Shaw.  

From our 2014 Lessons and carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by guest vocalists Holly Ruth Gale (Assistant Professor of Music, ATU) and Adam Stanley (student, UCA). ~Premiere performance

The Renaissance Music. All-Ukrainian premiere (Odessa, March, 23, 2013). "Ave Musica" Choir performs "O Sacrum Convivium" by Thomas Tallis Conducting by Andrea Angelini (Italy) www.avemusica.com.ua facebook.com/AveMusicaChoirUkraine

A traditional Igbo christmas folk music dramatized by Two fine soloists. Accompanied by the choir to depict the christmas cheer and joy of the coming of the Son of God to Earth.

Perhaps this is a little on the early side but as we all know, choral christmas preparations begin many months in advance!