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

First Christmas Concert

This Song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by the Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at their annual Season Of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November Of 2008 by a handful Of men who had the desire to join their...  moreThis Song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by the Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at their annual Season Of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November Of 2008 by a handful Of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices Of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. In their first four years, this volunteer group has grown from four to 15 Singers, learned 42 Songs, released their first CD, racked up 51 performances for 32 organizations in seven counties across Tennessee, and produced a successful concert series which has attracted a combined 1000+ attendees from 38 cities in eight states across the USA. Their concert audiences have ranged in size from a few hundred to 4000 people. They've developed a reputation for producing imaginative programs that span many genres, including popular music, Americana, swing, gospel, sacred, Songs from Broadway and movies, and a large selection Of Christmas holiday favorites. They cover the wor...    less

A new carol for Christmas with music by David W. Solomons and Text by Thomas Clarke. This setting for Christmas represents the cold Of a Northern winter (the cruel wind blows) although Of course the actual events took place in rather warmer climes. ...  moreA new carol for Christmas with music by David W. Solomons and Text by Thomas Clarke. This setting for Christmas represents the cold Of a Northern winter (the cruel wind blows) although Of course the actual events took place in rather warmer climes. It also reflects much Of the liturgical and popular symbolism Of the Christmas season: robins, holly etc and it brings our thoughts towards the season Of Easter with the blood Of Good Friday.  

Christmas medley

Singing with Just Sing! Community Choir is fun, friendly and fabulously relaxed! No auditions. No need to be able read music. No previous Singing experience required. Affordable membership fees. And your first rehearsal is absolutely FREE. ...  moreSinging with Just Sing! Community Choir is fun, friendly and fabulously relaxed! No auditions. No need to be able read music. No previous Singing experience required. Affordable membership fees. And your first rehearsal is absolutely FREE. Before you know it you'll quickly learn all types Of Songs, from classical to pop classics, from folk to rock and roll via musicals. What's more, you'll learn all about breathing and vocal technique from our engaging Musical Director Penny Manser. So improve your Singing and build confidence at the same time!  less

The Or Y-a Choir is a women's choir under the direction Of Nomi Teplow. The choir is comprised Of women Of all ages from all over Samaria in Israel who come together to Sing in a variety Of musical styles in close harmony, to learn to Sing and to have a good time.

[A version Of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front Of the Choir]   Sometimes you might have to learn your Song part from a recording rather than with everyone else together in a choir session.   photo by Kat...

Anthem by Adrian Batten sung by the dwsChorale - multitrack one-man choir erstwhile alto at St Michael's Cornhill When we sang this, it was mentioned (during the rehearsal Of course!) that this anthem was particularly appropriate since it mentions ...  moreAnthem by Adrian Batten sung by the dwsChorale - multitrack one-man choir erstwhile alto at St Michael's Cornhill When we sang this, it was mentioned (during the rehearsal Of course!) that this anthem was particularly appropriate since it mentions the new moon, and the "New Moon" pub is just around the corner from Cornhill (on Gracechurch Street)... So I thought: it's about time I brought the ideas together :-)  

This is a jazzed-up version by David W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) Of the old 16th Century French tune which was used in G R Woodward's carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; it is great fun to Sing. It is quite different from the more well-known arrangeme...  moreThis is a jazzed-up version by David W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) Of the old 16th Century French tune which was used in G R Woodward's carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; it is great fun to Sing. It is quite different from the more well-known arrangement and would make a nice change in a carol concert. The vocal parts here are all performed by Matthew Curtis (www.choraltracks.com) This is the mixed choir version (SAATBB) A version for men's voices is also available at http://www.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-85908_ding_dong_merrily_on_high_for_mixed_choir_or_for_men_s_voices.html#85908  less