[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s only September, but many choirs are already thinking of their Christmas concerts. Christmas is also the time of year when choirs release new CDs...

43. International Choir Contest Tolosa, Spain. Certamen Coral de Tolosa. This is a service of Choral Festival Network (CFN) www.choralfestivalnetwork.org Vocal Groups Sacred Music grupos vocales musica religiosa, October 31 2011

Exsultate Deo adjutori nostro; jubilate Deo Jacob. Sumite psalmum, et date tympanum; psalterium jucundum cum cithara. Buccinate in neomenia tuba, in insigni die solemnitatis vestræ. Sing joyfully to God our strength; Sing loud unto the God of Jac...  moreExsultate Deo adjutori nostro; jubilate Deo Jacob. Sumite psalmum, et date tympanum; psalterium jucundum cum cithara. Buccinate in neomenia tuba, in insigni die solemnitatis vestræ. Sing joyfully to God our strength; Sing loud unto the God of Jacob! Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol. Blow the trumpet in the new moon, at the time appointed for your feast day. Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

A Christmas Carol Composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847. We wish to share this excerpt of our rendition of this famous Christmas Carol as a token of saying 'Happy Festivities'. Soloist: Mark Luther Guitarist: Erick Chira #SetTheMusicFree #MerryChristmas

Rassegna "InfuoCanTo" 4.0; 7 gennaio 2017 Sarmede (TV) Coro Vox Christi, Coro Note di Colore, Coro Anzano, Coro Conegliano. Con Andrea Mazzer (pianoforte), Silvia Da Ros (violino), Lorenzo De Luca (Sax), Simone Zanetti (chitarra), Alessandro Moz (b...  moreRassegna "InfuoCanTo" 4.0; 7 gennaio 2017 Sarmede (TV) Coro Vox Christi, Coro Note di Colore, Coro Anzano, Coro Conegliano. Con Andrea Mazzer (pianoforte), Silvia Da Ros (violino), Lorenzo De Luca (Sax), Simone Zanetti (chitarra), Alessandro Moz (basso). Solisti Alberto Stefan, Elisa Tomasi.  

St Helens Male Voices a brand new choir with a fresh approach, formed to bring men of all ages and backgrounds together to Sing. We have a simple philosophy, We all love to Sing but We want to do it in a professional way without the rigid formality and st...  moreSt Helens Male Voices a brand new choir with a fresh approach, formed to bring men of all ages and backgrounds together to Sing. We have a simple philosophy, We all love to Sing but We want to do it in a professional way without the rigid formality and structure of traditional male voice choirs. We love to Sing and perform a wide range of musical styles from pop and rock to classical standards. If it is good music We will Sing it. We are looking for new Singers to join our friendly new choir, both experienced and beginners. Come along, experience something new and get excited!  less

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

Salvacosta bring to you this delightful Christmas song beautifully arranged by Darren Bartlett. Merry Christmas! Rick Vale & Karla Worley. Copyright 1995 Erickson & Baugher Music / Word Music. Arr. Darren Bartlett. This Arr. Copyright Darren Bartlet...  moreSalvacosta bring to you this delightful Christmas song beautifully arranged by Darren Bartlett. Merry Christmas! Rick Vale & Karla Worley. Copyright 1995 Erickson & Baugher Music / Word Music. Arr. Darren Bartlett. This Arr. Copyright Darren Bartlett. Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison STAR of BETHLEHEM There is a child, whose wish for Christmas Lies far beyond what she can see And with the sunrise she runs to rainbow's end Searching for her dreams She sits alone where none can reach her Beside the tree with silver trim And in the evening she wishes on a star For Another friend Star of Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem I can see you shining bright Star of Bethlehem Star of Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem Guide me to the Child of Light Star of Bethlehem There is a Child within a manger Whose love can reach the smallest heart From kings to shepherds To everyone of us whose dreams are torn apart And he was born for all the children Who watch the sNow and dream their dream He ...    less

Manzanita Harmony, a new men's a cappella choir in Santa Rosa, CA just held its first rehearsal. We are 22 Singers strong. All the men are solid Singers, have good music reading skills, and can Sing in a mixed standing.  We Sing both barbershop and ...

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