Christmas carol for soloists, mixed choir and orchestra.

Taken from Never a Brighter Star, a Christmas Concert November 17, 2018, Aula Simfonia Jakarta Sing We Now of Christmas Music based on The French Carol “Noel Nouvelet”, Arranged by Mark Hayes

Ave Musica Choir (Odessa) performs Ukrainian Christmas folklore program @ Krakow Advent & Christmas Choir Festival 2011 1. "Щедрий вечір" (обр. Б. Сегіна) - "Christmas Eve" (arr. by Bogdan Seguin) 2. "Різдво-Коляда" (колядка) - "Christmas Carol" 3. "...  moreAve Musica Choir (Odessa) performs Ukrainian Christmas folklore program @ Krakow Advent & Christmas Choir Festival 2011 1. "Щедрий вечір" (обр. Б. Сегіна) - "Christmas Eve" (arr. by Bogdan Seguin) 2. "Різдво-Коляда" (колядка) - "Christmas Carol" 3. "Пречиста Діва" (Т. Власенко, аранж. М. Гобдича) - "Сarol" (Tetyana Vlasenko, arr. by Mykola Hobdych) 4. "Будьте здорові" (колядка) - Carol "We Wish You To Be Well" www.avemusica.com.ua facebook.com/AveMusicaChoirUkraine  

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www.creativityaustralia.org.au Singing is The language of The heart. For centuries, song has played a key role in community, culture and story-telling worldwide. Yet how many people dare to sing freely These days... apart from in The shower? Community s...  morewww.creativityaustralia.org.au Singing is The language of The heart. For centuries, song has played a key role in community, culture and story-telling worldwide. Yet how many people dare to sing freely These days... apart from in The shower? Community singing empowers voices that have been silenced, unleashes creative potential... and that's just The start. Please like, share and comment on our videos to celebrate The joy of song! WHAT WE DO Every week, Creativity Australia's With One Voice choirs inspire people from more than 40 nationalities, aged 9 to 90, to sing side-by-side. Age, race, language, religion, disability and disadvantage fade away. Everyone is welcome. WHY WE DO IT For some, choir is a way to de-stress after work. For oThers, it's a first glimpse into Australian life after arriving here as a migrant, asylum seeker or refugee. For oThers, it's an opportunity to connect to networks, skills and employment. It's all about joy, freedom and inspiration. When diverse voices sing togeTher, peopl...    less

A piece for youth choir composed by Roberto Brisotto (1972) on a Christmas text by David Maria Turoldo (1916/1992) and performed by "Januavox" - Roberta Paraninfo (conductor) Live recording 11/12/2011 - Clès (Tn)/Italy II° International Composition Comp...  moreA piece for youth choir composed by Roberto Brisotto (1972) on a Christmas text by David Maria Turoldo (1916/1992) and performed by "Januavox" - Roberta Paraninfo (conductor) Live recording 11/12/2011 - Clès (Tn)/Italy II° International Composition Competition - Category 1.a Final Round "Mentre il silenzio" was awarded The second prize (The first prize not awarded)  

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"Christmas day is come, let us prepare for mirth Which fills The heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From The remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamoro...  more"Christmas day is come, let us prepare for mirth Which fills The heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From The remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamorous noise to make Though midnight silence favors, shepherds are awake And you, oh glorious star, that with new splendor brings From The remotest parts three learned eastern kings Gloria in excelsis deo... Christmas is in glory, all torment past What 'ere betide us now grant us The same at last Through both Thy joyous angels in strife and hurry fly With glory and hosanna They cry." Set by Michael McGlynn of ANÚNA Courtney Williams, soloist www.kantoreikc.org  less

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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] We all have off days, even choir leaders.     Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out.   No matte...