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

Hugh Martin/Ralph Blane, Arr. Peter Gritton - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Swara Vocal Ensemble, Belgium

Handog Concierto The San Nicolas 2nd Chorale with Band 31

2020 is the first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow ...  more2020 is the first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow choir members, and for their diligence in preparing individual performances to such a demanding degree of musicianship. We all share an understanding of how important it is right now to share the joy of song with the world. Joined by my wife Holly and all the members of the Stairwell Carollers, we wish you peace and joy this Christmas season. We will perform live for you once again soon. Pierre Massie - director Programme O Little Town of Bethlehem - arr: Traditional, melody by Lewis Redner Un flambeau Jeanette, Isabelle - arr: Pierre Massie All and Some - Anon. c. 1450 What Child is This - arr: Pierre Massie (Choral premiere) Ô nuit - Jean-Philippe Rameau Wassail Song - arr: Pierre Massie  less

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There were two articles in the UK national press a few years ago, one bemoaning the fact that we don’t sing Christmas carols together as much as we u...

We are still searching for singers for our Choral Workshop in Italy this year.   17 - 20 October 2019 on Lake Garda with W. A. Mozart's - Coronation Mass, KV 317   For more information please visit www.Choral-workshops.com   ...

It is Christmas time and we all want to sing, dance and celebrate. 'Furahia' is a Swahili word that means 'Be Happy'. The song is an original composition and the lead single off of @Kenyan Boys Choir 's Christmas EP with the same Title. It boasts of a...  moreIt is Christmas time and we all want to sing, dance and celebrate. 'Furahia' is a Swahili word that means 'Be Happy'. The song is an original composition and the lead single off of @Kenyan Boys Choir 's Christmas EP with the same Title. It boasts of an enthusiastic and joyous celebration of the birth of Christ. It is inviting everyone to celebrate and enjoy the festive season. The song is sang in Swahili, Luhya and Luo languages. Written and Arranged by : Fredrick Masambaya Audio Recorded at: Wex Media Studio Lyric Video By: Wilberforce Amwayi Get The 'FURAHIA' album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/furahia-ep/953281734  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

Closing out the festival on October 12, 2013