[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Great, a new Song to learn.”   Photo by Michael Wu   “Oh, no, it’s in ‘foreign’. Help!”  ...

Performed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. Artistic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On dusty rafters of the loft; And mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant ...  morePerformed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. Artistic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On dusty rafters of the loft; And mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant hay below. Dim shadows in the corner hide; The glimmering lantern's rays are shed Where one young lamb just lifts his head, Then huddles 'gainst his mother's side. Strange silence tingles in the air; Through the half-open door a bar Of light from one low-hanging star Touches a baby's radiant hair. No sound: the mother, kneeling, lays Her cheek against the little face. Oh human love! Oh heavenly grace! 'Tis yet in silence that she prays! Ages of silence end to-night; Then to the long-expectant earth Glad angels come to greet His birth In burst of music, love, and light! Margaret Deland  less

The first live performance of the Song Mem-He during the Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on the central stage. The Song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of the 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in the battle on the Kurikur hill, where ...  moreThe first live performance of the Song Mem-He during the Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on the central stage. The Song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of the 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in the battle on the Kurikur hill, where today resides Lapid - the place we live. *KOL HAMISHPAHA (Hebrew for "all the family" or "voice of the family") is a family band composed of 2 parents and their 4 children* שיר שנכתב ובוצע ע"י קול-המשפחה ביום הזיכרון 2009 ביישוב לפיד, לכבוד 45 הנופלים במלחמת העצמאות, בקרב על גבעת כוריכור, עליה ממוקם היום היישוב.  less

"Travellers three", an original composition by Pierre Massie -- all rights reserved -- performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 15, 2007 at their "30 Years of Song" concert. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by dir...  more"Travellers three", an original composition by Pierre Massie -- all rights reserved -- performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 15, 2007 at their "30 Years of Song" concert. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. Buy our CDs!!! This version of "Travellers three" is available on our "Laudemus cum armonia" CD. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html  less

Thomas Rossin conducts excerpts from oratorio. Azure Anderson, Alto, Andrew Barrett, Tenor and Robert Sunderlin, Baritone

World premiere by the Volti Choir of San Francisco, Robert Geary, Artistic Director, May 15-17, 2009, San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, USA. Song on The End of The World Music by Robert Paterson; Text by Czeslaw Milosz. Used with Permission. This is ...  moreWorld premiere by the Volti Choir of San Francisco, Robert Geary, Artistic Director, May 15-17, 2009, San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, USA. Song on The End of The World Music by Robert Paterson; Text by Czeslaw Milosz. Used with Permission. This is one movement of a three-movement work entitled Eternal Reflections, but may be performed as a stand-alone piece. For more information and to order sheet music, please visit www.robpaterson.com.  

The Victoria Brass and the CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble Dec. 23, 2011 Christ Church Cathedral Victoria BC

traditional Christmas carols from Greece

Performed by Florida Singing Sons Boychoir, Girlchoir of South Florida and Symphony of the Americas at Amaturo hall.

Live and unedited audio of Salvacosta singing this well known carol at the St Aldhelms Christmas Concert 2016. Philip W J Stopford Copyright 2006 Ecclesium Publishing Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Recorded Live at St Aldhel...  moreLive and unedited audio of Salvacosta singing this well known carol at the St Aldhelms Christmas Concert 2016. Philip W J Stopford Copyright 2006 Ecclesium Publishing Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Recorded Live at St Aldhelms 10/12/16 DMB Music www.dmbmusic.co.uk Video Creation - Kingsbere Designs www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2016