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 ...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Performed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. ArtiStic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On duSty rafters of the loft; And mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant hay below. Dim shadows in the corner hide; The glimmering lantern's rays are shed Where one young lamb juSt lifts his head, Then huddles 'gainSt his mother's side. Strange silence tingles in the air; Through the half-open door a bar of light from one low-hanging Star Touches a baby's radiant hair. No sound: the mother, kneeling, lays Her cheek againSt the little face. Oh human love! Oh heavenly grace! 'Tis yet in silence that she prays! Ages of silence end to-night; Then to the long-expectant earth Glad angels come to greet His birth In burSt of music, love, and light! Margaret Deland  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The Micklegate Singers are one of the longeSt-Standing chamber choirs in York, having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary season. We are a mixed-voice choir of around 30 Singers, performing a wide variety of secular and sacred "classical"...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The Micklegate Singers are one of the longeSt-Standing chamber choirs in York, having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary season. We are a mixed-voice choir of around 30 Singers, performing a wide variety of secular and sacred "classical"; choral music. We mainly sing a cappella, and tend to focus on lesser-known older works, and modern repertoire, often from living composers. However, this is by no means exclusive! The choir sings three main Concerts per year, with a charity carol Concert juSt before ChriStmas. We are also a sociable bunch, with regular social events and a number of 'spin-off' groups.  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

the Addison Group of Singers is made up of four different choirs for Singers of all ages, abilities and musical intereSts. It was founded more than 30 years ago with David Wordsworth as its Musical Director since 1995. The group comprises two classical...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">the Addison Group of Singers is made up of four different choirs for Singers of all ages, abilities and musical intereSts. It was founded more than 30 years ago with David Wordsworth as its Musical Director since 1995. The group comprises two classical choirs – an auditioned Chamber Choir and a much larger non-auditioned Oratorio Choir; and two jazz choirs – an auditioned mixed Jazz Ensemble and a larger non-auditioned all-female Jazz Choir. It also offers two different singing classes to meet the needs of beginners, intermediate and the more competent, experienced singer. The Addison Singers normally operate on three 10-week terms (the same as the schools) with a Concert or recital at the end of each term. Rehearsals are held in Hammersmith on Monday (Jazz and Vocal Technique), Wednesday evenings (Classical Choirs and Learn to Read Music class ) and Thursday afternoons (Musicianship for Singers class); the times and subscriptions depend on which choir or class you join. Concerts are usually held in WeSt L...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The Nashoba Valley Chorale is a mixed-voice chorus with 90+ members based in Littleton, Massachusetts. Our Singers come together from a wide range of towns in EaStern and Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Each season we perform choral maSt...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The Nashoba Valley Chorale is a mixed-voice chorus with 90+ members based in Littleton, Massachusetts. Our Singers come together from a wide range of towns in EaStern and Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Each season we perform choral maSterworks with professional soloiSts and a professional orcheStra. We have recently performed: the Mozart Requiem, the Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach and Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Carmina Burana, Ola Gjeilo Dark Night of The Soul, and currently rehearsing the Verdi Messa Da Requiem under the artiStic leadership of conductor Anne Watson Born. We love making great music together, and we work hard in rehearsals to bring an expressive and thrilling sound to our performances. We are a jovial and friendly group of people from all walks of life who enjoy singing together.  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">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...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">SalvacoSta bring to you this delightful ChriStmas song beautifully arranged by Darren Bartlett. Merry ChriStmas! Rick Vale & Karla Worley. Copyright 1995 Erickson & Baugher Music / Word Music. Arr. Darren Bartlett. This Arr. Copyright Darren Bartlett. Performed by SalvacoSta Keys - Alvin Allison StAR of BETHLEHEM There is a child, whose wish for ChriStmas Lies far beyond what she can see And with the sunrise she runs to rainbow's end Searching for her dreams She sits alone where none can reach her Beside the tree with silver trim And in the evening she wishes on a Star For Another friend Star of Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem I can see you shining bright Star of Bethlehem Star of Bethlehem, Star of Bethlehem Guide me to the Child of Light Star of Bethlehem There is a Child within a manger Whose love can reach the smalleSt heart From kings to shepherds To everyone of us whose dreams are torn apart And he was born for all the children Who watch the snow and dream their dream He ...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

The 4th song sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers in the 2007 European Grand rix for Choral Singing

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performed by RoSthern Junior College Chorale, Knox United Church, Saskatoon, 2008

Kelly Galbraith directs Cantores CeleStes in an excerpt of Sweet with Starlight, written by Stephen Hatfield. Recorded on December 1, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Video and audio footage by Patric McGroarty www.Stclarens.com

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