[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 ...

What Child is This - arr: Pierre Massie (choral premiere), sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual Song parts recorded by the choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then pu...  moreWhat Child is This - arr: Pierre Massie (choral premiere), sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual Song parts recorded by the choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video using Final Cut Pro. A message from the Director: "Christmas 2020 is the first in our 43-year history where we haven’t been able to stage live concerts, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still sing. So, after planning, rehearsing and recording, we are proud to present "What Child is This?" - one selection from our Virtual Christmas Concert of 6 carols. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstkQZ9-5Gs We hope you will enjoy our renditions of old favourites, some in new settings by our director, along with a few lesser known pieces from our carol archives. I cannot be more proud of my musical colleagues for forging through the complex logistics of putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow c...    less

Salvacosta perform this traditional Song, featuring Fiona Mercer. Traditional Arrangement Copyright 2009 Derric Johnson Press All Rights Reserved. Featuring Fiona Mercer with Salvacosta Video Creation - Kingsbere Designs DMB Music www.dmbmusic.co.uk

A Song From the Luhya tribe found in the western part of Kenya. Asio is an initiation Song that is sung during the ceremonies when young boys make the transition into adulthood and are now considered the warriors, protectors, and future leaders of the c...  moreA Song From the Luhya tribe found in the western part of Kenya. Asio is an initiation Song that is sung during the ceremonies when young boys make the transition into adulthood and are now considered the warriors, protectors, and future leaders of the community. This rendition by the Kenyan Boys Choir; Drums: Henry Wekesa Wanjala ( www.instagram.com/wekesahw ) Solo: Christopher Mukhovi ( www.instagram.com/krismuk ) Singers: Alvin Kadaji ( www.twitter.com/alvinkadaji ) Erick Kyama ( www.instagram.com/erickyama ) Lawrence Barasa ( www.instagram.com/lawrencebarasa ) Kenneth Gikuiyu ( www.instagram.com/kuiyuofficial ) Smith Milongo ( www.instagram.com/smith_hems ) Kelvin Mahasi ( www.instagram.com/k_mahac ) Bernard Agwanda ( www.instagram.com/agwandabena ) David Rombo ( www.instagram.com/dayvogram ) Charles Murage ( www.instagram.com/ragz2beechez )  less

A Song from the Copper Family of Rottingdean, Sussex, UK. The Copper family have been singing in this distinctive, English southern harmony style for over 200 years. The family has lived there since at least 16th C. Song is also known as "Sorrows away". T...  moreA Song from the Copper Family of Rottingdean, Sussex, UK. The Copper family have been singing in this distinctive, English southern harmony style for over 200 years. The family has lived there since at least 16th C. Song is also known as "Sorrows away". This version is based on an arrangement by The Poozies. This concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all Songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight Songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the winter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "A Fiery Christmas" in december 2013. Solo's by Naomi Riemis, Michael Limpens and Simon Callaerts

Music from James L. Pierpont & G.F. Händel Arr.: Jonathan Miller Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

Music: M. Leontovich Arr. & Lyrics: Peter J. Wilhousky Performed by the men of ' Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

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