For this final week of Advent, Brethren brings the traditional Austrian Carol, "Still, Still, Still". May these words give you peace and hope as we "dream of the joyous day to come"...

Guadete is an up-tempo, jovial 16th century Christmas Carol. This version is from the Noteworthy Christmas CD, and is performed by the Chor Leoni Mens Choir. The illustration is Peter Paul Rubens' "Adoration of the Magi". The Latin lyrics and English tran...  moreGuadete is an up-tempo, jovial 16th century Christmas Carol. This version is from the Noteworthy Christmas CD, and is performed by the Chor Leoni Mens Choir. The illustration is Peter Paul Rubens' "Adoration of the Magi". The Latin lyrics and English translation follow: Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. The time of grace has come— This that we have desired, Verses of joy Let us devoutly return. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. God has become man, To the wonderment of Nature, The world has been renewed By the reigning Christ. Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. The closed gate of Ezechiel Is passed through, Whence the light is born, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra contio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Sal...    less

Traditional German Carol (based on a Thuringian melody "Seht wie die Sonne dort sinket" from around 1808), The melody moves through the parts while the other parts represent the ringing of the bells - with a few added cheeky English cadences. Version...  moreTraditional German Carol (based on a Thuringian melody "Seht wie die Sonne dort sinket" from around 1808), The melody moves through the parts while the other parts represent the ringing of the bells - with a few added cheeky English cadences. Versions are also available for string quartet, wind quartet, brass quartet, flute quartet and clarinet quartet.  

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] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

This well-known Carol, which tells the story of the Annunciation, is set to a lovely Basque melody arranged by Edgar Pettman. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of S...  moreThis well-known Carol, which tells the story of the Annunciation, is set to a lovely Basque melody arranged by Edgar Pettman. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening Carol performances there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'.  less

Pacific Chorale performs Artistic Director John Alexander's arrangement of the traditional English Carol "The First Noël" on their annual "Tis the Season!" holiday concert in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in...  morePacific Chorale performs Artistic Director John Alexander's arrangement of the traditional English Carol "The First Noël" on their annual "Tis the Season!" holiday concert in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. "The First Noel" may also be heard on the Chorale's recording "Christmas Time is Here." http://www.pacificchorale.org/recordings/?id=400 http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-time-is-here/id474839397?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HDZK46/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1319668738&sr=1-1 "The First Noel" © 2004 by John Alexander. Used by permission. Concert photos by Stan Sholik Photography and Brite Ideas Lighting. http://www.stansholik.com http://www.briteideaslighting.com Stock photos courtesy of iStockphoto. http://www.istockphoto.com © & ® 2005 Pacific Chorale  less

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"Deck the Hall" first encore performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 18, 2009, Saint Charles Church. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for loc...  more"Deck the Hall" first encore performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 18, 2009, Saint Charles Church. 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!!! They make great Christmas gifts and they help local charities. http://www.stairwellCarollers.com/Purchases.html  

"All For Me"-Carol Service 2015-East Parade Malayalam Choir, Bangalore