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

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

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

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are some workshop and choir leaders who work through fear. They are not particularly nice people, but they do get Good results.   phot...

traditional Christmas carols from Greece

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  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...

"Christmas in Killarney" by John Redmond, James Cavanaugh, and Frank Weldon, arr. Carl Strommen. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Cho...  more"Christmas in Killarney" by John Redmond, James Cavanaugh, and Frank Weldon, arr. Carl Strommen. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Associate Director: Robert Todd, Accompanist: Susan Dodd, Choreographer: Lucia Deus. The holly green, the ivy green The prettiest picture you've ever seen Is Christmas in Killarney With all of the folks at home It's nice, you know, to kiss your beau While cuddling under the mistletoe and Santa Claus you know, of course Is one of the boys from home The door is always open The neighbors pay a call and Father John before he's gone Will bless the house and all How grand it feels to click your heels and join in the fun of the jigs and reels I'm handing you no blarney The likes you've never known Is Christmas in Killarney With all of the folks at home  less

Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why choral music sounds so Good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo The Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir The Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

First Christmas Concert. Year 2012