The Novello Youth Chorals: Christmas Classics features five popular Christmas songs arranged for SSA Choir and Piano by Berty Rice.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas Is You, Home For The Holidays, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the season with these tasty vocal jazz settings of your holiday favorites.

Songlist: The Christmas Song, Frosty The Snow Man, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Celebrate the season with these tasty vocal jazz settings of your holiday favorites.

Songlist: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Silver Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (with Frosty the Snow Man), The Christmas Song

What better way to celebrate the season than by singing The Christmas Song! Especially designed for Senior Adult Choirs, this musical traces the message of Christmas from prophecy to the angels' announcement right up to this very day. With accessible vocal ranges, large print and no repeats, The Christmas Song is a 35-minute work featuring an exciting blend of familiar carols, newer songs of the season and well-loved worship songs. All in all, an ideal resource for Christmas worship and community outreach. Choral book designed in large print with clearly legible music and text

Songlist: The Christmas Song, Tonight, Emmanuel!, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard on High, Hope Was Born that Night, Wonderful the Story, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Mary Had a Baby, Still, Still, Still, Child in the Manger, Rejoice! Sing Gloria!, Here I Am to Worship, Silent Night! Holy Night!, Tonight, Emmanuel!

The collection of popular Christmas tunes is designed to be enjoyable to sing while providing a challenge. There is a great variety of texture and the melody-line has been shared amongst the voices as fairly as possible to help create a smooth close harmony blend. A cappella with rehearsal piano.

Songlist: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Follow That Star, An Olde Rhyme, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Mary's Boy Child, Just Another Star, The Christmas Song, Deck The Hall

Following the success of Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Guys and Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Choir, this sequel includes many of the latest pop song melodies and motives to inspire students to sing with gusto and to reinforce basic choral fundamentals common to all types of music. The ten songs featured are preceded by suggestions for practicing and reinforcing skills such as breath control, ear training, vowel shapes, resonance, range extension and head voice development. The warm-ups can be used with changed or unchanged voices. The professionally-produced audio recordings present each exercise with and without singers, and are included via digital download. Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Choir 2 is a valuable resource that will encourage students to sing out while building a better understanding of their amazing instrument - the human voice! Suggested for middle and high school choirs.

Songlist: Home, The Christmas Song, Moves Like Jagger, Some Nights, Ho Hey, Chasing The Sun, The Flight Of The Bumble Bee, Best Day Of My Life, The Interval Song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Deck the hall! Trim the tree! Light the lights! It's Christmastime! And that means it's time to sing! We love to sing at Christmas more than any other time of year. Carols, hymns, funny songs, sad songs, songs about the Christmas story and about the Savior, songs about being home for the holidays, songs about reindeer that can fly and mistletoe and pumpkin pie, and everything in-between! We sing because it's a season of joy. We sing because it is a tradition. We sing because laughter fills the air, chestnuts are roasting on the street corner, bell-ringers are collecting for charities, sidewalk Santas are Ho-Ho-Ho-ing, and children everywhere (and some adults, too) are thrilled with the sights and sounds of that most wonderful time of the year! 'Tis the season to sing!

Songlist: Deck the Hall, Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas Is, Santa Claus is Coming To town, Nuttin' For Christmas, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, It Came Across a Midnight Clear, Mary, Did You Know?, Merry Christmas to You, Give Me Christmas, The Christmas Song

Various Arrangers : Vocal Jazz Christmas

From the poignant unison opening phrase through the stunning unfolding of breath-taking choral warmth, ;'I'll Be Home For Christmas' is not to be missed! Lushly romantic harmonies will create an unforgettable musical spell. The happiness and glow of the holiday season is brought to life in this warm a cappella arrangement of '(There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays' by Mac Huff. Sumptuous harmonies support the simple and expressive melody line. From its lush bell-tone opening to the lyrical harmonic treatment of the chorus, there's no doubt this a cappella setting of 'The Christmas Song' is a rare treat! Written with Lowell Everson, 'Vocal Jazz A Cappella Christmas, a collection of fourteen vocal jazz Christmas treats, is arranged with delightful harmonies and skillful voice leading. The songs are challenging, yet accessible for the high school or college level vocal jazz ensemble. Also fun to sing when you want to liven up your Christmas carol session or holiday season!

Songlist: I'll Be Home For Christmas, The Christmas Song, Merry Christmas, Darling, (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays, Vocal Jazz A Cappella Christmas

"Baby, It's Cold Outside" - This wonderful Frank Loesser standard makes a great guy/girl feature! Recorded by such artists such as Ray Charles & Betty Carter and Steve Lawrence & Edie Gorme, this jazz-flavored setting by Kirby Shaw is great for holiday and other winter concerts. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. "The Christmas Waltz" - The classic holiday hit by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn is crafted into a lovely arrangement for mixed and women's voices. Optional moments of a cappella singing and simple yet elegant harmonies keep the traditional sound of this holiday favorite while adding freshness for your singers and audience. "The Christmas Song" - From the master himself! Without doubt one of the most creative vocal jazz arrangers ever Gene delivers yet another gem.

Songlist: Baby, It's Cold Outside, A Charlie Brown Christmas (Medley), The Christmas Waltz, The Christmas Song

A great selection of holiday songs arranged in the close harmony barbershop style for male voices.

Songlist: White Christmas, The Christmas Song, I'll Be Home For Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays

With elegant simplicity, Deke Sharon's arrangement of the Irving Berlin classic, 'White Christmas,' gives each voice its moment to shine. The minimal homophony keeps the pleasurable chord changes coming, culminating with a satisfying cadenza progression that will close your holiday concert with class. Easily transportable for carorling or other programming options, the doo-wop style a cappella setting of 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' will be first on everyone's list. Feature a soloist over the fun vocal accompaniment in 'The Holly and the Ivy.' Arranged for a cappella voices, this piece is also transportable for program options and caroling. Feature a soloist or small group over the festive "fa-la-la-la" vocal accompaniment in this perfect arrangement of 'Masters in this Hall.' Starting in unison it builds to a marvelous four-part finish with optional percussion and melody instruments. Full divisi choral textures and rich harmonies are the hallmark of this a cappella edition of 'The Christmas Song,' arranged by Jerry Rubino. This setting will enhance any holiday program!

Songlist: The Holly and the Ivy, White Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, The Holly and the Ivy, Masters In This Hall, The Christmas Song

21 holiday songs from this timeless standards crooner and one who's probably best-loved for his Christmas recordings and TV shows. The songs are presented in vocal arrangements in the original keys as sung by Williams.

Songlist: The Bells Of St. Mary's, Blue Christmas, Christmas Bells, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear, The First Noel, Happy Holiday, The Holiday Season, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells, Mary's Little Boy Child, My Favorite Things, O Holy Night, Silver Bells, Sleigh Ride, The Little Drummer Boy, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Village Of St. Bernadette, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland

This stellar collection features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of all the songs from Karen and Richard Carpenter's million-selling 1978 Christmas album. Includes 36 of the season's best: Ave Maria - Carol of the Bells - Christ Is Born - The Christmas Song - The Christmas Waltz - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Home for the Holidays - I'll Be Home for Christmas - It Came upon a Midnight Clear - It's Christmas Time - Little Altar Boy - Merry Christmas, Darling - O Holy Night - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Silent Night - Sleigh Ride - and more!

Songlist: Silent Night, Angels We Have Heard On High, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, O Holy Night, Carol Of The Bells, Ave Maria, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, It's Christmas Time, The First Noel, An Old Fashioned Christmas, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies, Good King Wenceslas, In Dulce Jubilo, Little Jesus, Overture Miniature, Valse Des Fleurs, Christ Is Born, Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus), March Of The Toys, Silver Bells, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Frosty The Snow Man, Happy Holiday, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, I'll Be Home For Christmas, and more

14 super Christmas hits associated with the legendary crooner. Includes: Christmas Memories - The Christmas Song - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I'll Be Home for Christmas - I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - White Christmas - and more!

Songlist: The Lord's Prayer, An Old Fashioned Christmas, Christmas Mem'ries, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, The Christmas Song, We Wish You The Merriest, Whatever Happened To Christmas, The Christmas Waltz, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Mistletoe And Holly, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, White Christmas

The most practical, all-around Christmas collection for singers, with 45 essential solos for the season. There are traditional carol arrangements, art songs and traditional Christmas songs, and three of the greatest of all popular Christmas standards. All songs are in English. Available in three keys, this collection is perfect literature for teaching voice.

Songlist: A Christmas Carol, As Lately We Watched, Bells Over Bethlehem, Carol Of The Birds, Caroling, Caroling, Christmas Candle, A Christmas Cradle Song, The Christmas Song, Come To The Stable With Jesus, The Darkness Is Falling, Do You Hear What I Hear, Fum, Fum, Fum, Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus), Go, Tell It On The Mountain, He Is Born, The Holy Child (Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant), Holy Infant's Lullaby (Dello Joio), In The Bleak Midwinter, The Kings, Little Noel, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Love Came Down At Christmas, Mary Had A Baby, Mary's Slumber Song, O Come Away, Ye Shepherds, O Hearken Ye, O Holy Night, O Savior Sweet, On Christmas Night, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, The Shepherds, and more

Titles in the Original Keys for Singers series are designed for vocalists looking for authentic transcriptions from their favorite artists. The books transcribe famous vocal performances exactly as recorded and provide piano accompaniment parts so that you can perform or practice exactly as your favorite artists sang them! Here are timeless versions of 25 Christmas classics as performed by the men who made them famous. Includes: Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley) - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (Nat King Cole) - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon) - A Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives) - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas (Perry Como) - White Christmas (Bing Crosby) - and more.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, This Christmas, Silver Bells, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Blue Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Christmas Time Is Here, Christmas Is A-Comin' (May God Bless You), A Christmas Love Song, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Do You Hear What I Hear, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, A Marshmallow World, Mistletoe And Holly, My Favorite Things, Grown-Up Christmas List, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, White Christmas

Pro Vocal : Christmas Hits - Women's Edition   

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, and also enhanced so PC & Mac users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas is You, The Christmas Song, Feliz Navidad, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Jingle-Bell Rock, We Need a Little Christmas, White Christmas

Pro Vocal : Christmas Standards - For Male Singers   

Whether you're a karoake singer, aspiring vocalist or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Blue Christmas, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Here Comes Santa Claus, Home For The Holidays, Let It Snow!, Silver Bells

Christmas music selected especially for the classical singer. For Low Voices. In addition to piano accompaniments and full performances playable on both your CD player and computer, this enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and key changes.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It in the Mountain, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home for Christmas, O Holy Night, Silver Bells, Some Children See Him, White Christmas

Christmas music selected especially for the classical singer. For High Voices. In addition to piano accompaniments and full performances playable on both your CD player and computer, this enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and key changes.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It in the Mountain, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home for Christmas, O Holy Night, Silver Bells, Some Children See Him, White Christmas

his beautiful new volume in The Vocal Library is a large resource for classical singers of 53 songs for holiday services and events, designed for a lifetime of use. Contents include 26 Art Songs/Traditional Songs by composers such as Dello Joio, Bach, Debussy, Wolf, Niles, and including classics such as "Gesu Bambino," "O Holy Night," and "The Virgin's Slumber Song." This section also includes the complete song cycle Weihnachtslieder by Peter Cornelius. The 19 Christmas carols include 5 Alfred Burt carols, arrangements by John Jacob Niles and Harry T. Burleigh, and 14 arrangements by Richard Walters.

Songlist: The Birthday of a King, Bright Star, Caroling, Caroling, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Deck the Hall, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Epiphanias, Ermuntre Dich, Mein Schwacher Geist, The First Noel, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Holly and the Ivy, Holy Infant's Lullaby, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Three Ships, I Stand Here at the Cradleside, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, In the Bleak Midwinter, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Jesus Of Nazareth, Les Anges Dans nos Campagnes, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Noel Des Enfants Qui N'ont Plus De Maisons, Nun Wandre, Maria, O Hearken Ye, and more

This beautiful new volume in The Vocal Library is a large resource for classical singers of 53 songs for holiday services and events, designed for a lifetime of use. Contents include 26 Art Songs/Traditional Songs by composers such as Dello Joio, Bach, Debussy, Wolf, Niles, and including classics such as "Gesu Bambino," "O Holy Night," and "The Virgin's Slumber Song." This section also includes the complete song cycle Weihnachtslieder by Peter Cornelius. The 19 Christmas carols include 5 Alfred Burt carols, arrangements by John Jacob Niles and Harry T. Burleigh, and 14 arrangements by Richard Walters.

Songlist: The Birthday of a King, Bright Star, Caroling, Caroling, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Deck the Hall, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Epiphanias, Ermuntre Dich, Mein Schwacher Geist, The First Noel, Gesu Bambino, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, The Holly and the Ivy, Holy Infant's Lullaby, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Three Ships, I Stand Here at the Cradleside, I Wonder as I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, In the Bleak Midwinter, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Jesus Of Nazareth, Les Anges Dans nos Campagnes, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Noel Des Enfants Qui N'ont Plus De Maisons, Nun Wandre, Maria, O Hearken Ye, and more

Titles in the Original Keys for Singers series are designed for vocalists looking for authentic transcriptions from their favorite artists. The books transcribe famous vocal performances exactly as recorded and provide piano accompaniment parts so that you can perform or practice exactly as your favorite artists sang them! This volume features more than two dozen holiday hits as sung by famous female crooners.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, The Christmas Song, Christmas Time Is Here, Do You Hear What I Hear, Feliz Navidad, Grown-Up Christmas List, Hallelujah, Happy Holiday, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Hard Candy Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, A Holly Jolly Christmas, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, I Wonder As I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Merry Christmas, Darling, My Favorite Things, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Silver Bells, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas, White Christmas

15 holiday classics in beautiful classical arrangements for high voice, with accompaniment tracks available online for download or streaming. Includes: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Christmas Time Is Here - The Christmas Waltz - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I Wonder As I Wander - I'll Be Home for Christmas - In the Bleak Midwinter - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Mary Had a Baby - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - O Holy Night - Silent Night - Silver Bells - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas.

Songlist: Silent Night, O Holy Night, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, I Wonder As I Wander, In The Bleak Midwinter, Christmas Time Is Here, Mary Had A Baby, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silver Bells, White Christmas

15 holiday classics in beautiful classical arrangements for low voice, with accompaniment tracks available online for download or streaming. Includes: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Christmas Time Is Here - The Christmas Waltz - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - I Wonder As I Wander - I'll Be Home for Christmas - In the Bleak Midwinter - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Mary Had a Baby - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - O Holy Night - Silent Night - Silver Bells - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas.

Songlist: Silent Night, O Holy Night, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, I Wonder As I Wander, In The Bleak Midwinter, Christmas Time Is Here, Mary Had A Baby, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Silver Bells, White Christmas

Gather around the piano for an old-fashioned sing-along - or download the online sing-along backing tracks to your mobile device for caroling in the neighborhood. All that's missing are your vocals! The music in this book includes the lyrics, vocal lines, piano accompaniments, and guitar chords for 40 seasonal favorites. Reproducible lyrics sheets make it fun and easy for everyone to join in the singing. Songs include: Away in a Manger - Christmas Time Is Here - Feliz Navidad - Happy Holiday - Jingle Bells - Mary, Did You Know? - O Come, All Ye Faithful - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Silent Night - White Christmas - and more. The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard.

Songlist: Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Mary, Did You Know?, Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, What Child Is This?, O Holy Night, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, Away In A Manger, Auld Lang Syne, The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, O Come, All Ye Faithful, We Three Kings Of Orient Are, Feliz Navidad, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Deck The Hall, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, The Little Drummer Boy, Christmas Time Is Here, The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear, Sleigh Ride, Frosty The Snow Man, Happy Holiday, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), and more

Danny Elfman and Tyler, the Creator reimagine a classic soundtrack for Illumination Entertainment's Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. The film features some classic tracks from Run-DMC and the Brian Setzer Orchestra alongside new material which includes a complete re-working of You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch by Tyler, the Creator. Each song is arranged for piano, voice and guitar with chord symbols, chord diagrams and full lyrics, alongside stunning full-color imagery from the film.

Songlist: Jingle Bells, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Run Rudolph Run, Deck The Hall, 'Zat You, Santa Claus?, Christmas Is, The Christmas Song, You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch, Christmas In Hollis, I Am The Grinch, Stealing Christmas, A Wonderful Awful Idea, My Favorite Things

Your audience will swoon over these 84 standards crooned by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Mel Tormé and others. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive - Bewitched - Blue Velvet - Chances Are - Georgia on My Mind - I've Got the World on a String - Lazy River - Misty - Mona Lisa - The Nearness of You - Red Roses for a Blue Lady - There Is No Greater Love - When I Fall in Love - and dozens more. Includes a title index, artist index, and a great section of photos and bios of each featured artist.

Songlist: I Believe, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, I'm Walking Behind You (Look Over Your Shoulder), If, Wish You Were Here, Till The End Of Time, Rockin' Chair, Chances Are, Alright, Okay, You Win, Nature Boy, Night Song, Cry, Change Partners, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Baby (You've Got What It Takes), Candy, There Is No Greater Love, Bewitched, Beyond The Sea, Learnin' The Blues, Just Walking In The Rain, Blue Velvet, Body And Soul, Mr. Lonely, It's Just A Matter Of Time, Careless Hands, Mona Lisa, Cheek To Cheek, The Christmas Song, My Foolish Heart, and more

This must-own collection includes 635 songs spanning all jazz styles from more than 9 decades - from traditional to swing to modern jazz, carefully chosen chords with common practice chord substitutions, lyrics to accomodate vocalists, easy-to-read music, and composer and performer indexes.

Songlist: AC-DC Current, Across The Alley From The Alamo, After Hours, After You've Gone, Afternoon In Paris, Ah-Leu-Cha, Ain't Misbehavin', Air Mail Special, Airegin, All About Ronnie, All Blues, All Of Me, All Of You, All Or Nothing At All, All The Things You Are, Along Came Betty, Alright, Okay, You Win, Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy), Amazing Grace, Among My Souvenirs, And All That Jazz, Angel Eyes, Another Hairdo, Apple Core, Apple Honey, Aren't You Glad You're You, As Catch Can, Au Privave, Autumn Leaves, Baby, Won't You Please Come Home, and more

Accidentals : An Accidental Christmas   

The Accidentals won the Harmony Sweepstakes in 1995 with their signature tune, "You Win." The eight piece group is known for their exemplary musicianship and unexpected arrangements. Though the advance copy we received for review did not include all of the songs on the CD-there will be twenty in all-what we heard lived up to our high expectations, including the hearty "Wassail Song," a pristine "I Wander As I Wander" and the CARA award-winning "Rudiana," a hilarious tour-de-force that sends up a variety of musical genres from classical to tango!

Songlist: Deck The Hall, O come, All Ye Faithful, Angels We Have Heard On High, O Tannenbaum, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, Patapan, The Christmas Song, Jingle Bells, Rudiana, Joy The The World, In Dulci Jubilo, Away In A Manger, The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, The Wassail Song, Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, I Wonder As I Wander, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, The Hallelujah Chorus, Silent Night

Acoustix are one of the most consistently impressive barbershop groups performing today. "Cool Yule," their first holiday-themed recording, will add to their legend. Greg Volk arranged several songs, including "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," (sung by bass Joel Rutherford, who also contributed two arrangements). Two Beach Boys scores, "Auld Lang Syne" and "Little Saint Nick," and a Mervyn Warren (of Take 6) chart, "The First Noel," show the quartet's burgeoning versatility, and it sounds great. For those listeners who prefer Acoustix to stay close to their barbershop origins, the locked-in chords of "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" and "Mary Had A Baby" will be a treat. About half accompanied in swinging big band style.

Songlist: Cool Yule, Silver Bells, You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch, The Christmas Song, Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells, Happy Holidays / Holiday Season Medley, The First Noel, Pine Cones and Holly Berries Medley, Little Saint Nick, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Mary Had a Baby, Auld Lang Syne

John Rutter conducts the Bach Choir and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in what is surely the finest new recoding of Christmas carols this year. Rutter is a composer, conductor and arranger and he brings all of that to these high holiday gems. Most of the carols are very well known, though in the arrangements of Rutter they sound completely fresh. There are some new carols here - Rutter's own 'Riu Riu Chiu' (the sounds a nightingale makes) and 'The Colours of Christmas' - and some new approaches to old ones. The main factor that makes this such a perfect selection of holiday music is the free intermixing of religious carols with contemporary Christmas songs.

Songlist: Ding Dong! Merrily On High, The Colours Of Christmas, In Dulci Jubilo, What Is This Lovely Fragrance?, Away In A Manger, Hodie Christus Natus Est, Riu Riu Chiu, I Wonder As I Wander, Star Carol, Once In Royal David's City, Silent Night, In The Bleak Midwinter, Gabriel's Message, Fanfare - O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, A New Year Carol, Joy To The World, Sleigh Ride, Deck The Hall, The Christmas Song, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Fanfare - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Ball In The House : Home For Christmas   

Their second Christmas CD featuring classics, forgotten carols, and some of their favorite soulful holiday tunes. Get down and get in the holiday spirit like you never have with this must have for the season!new sale

Songlist: This Christmas, Do You Hear What I Hear?, I'll Be Home For Christmas, O Holy Night, The Christmas Song, Balulalow, O Come All Ye Faithful, Happy Holidays To You

Formed in 1986 by a group of guys who got together to sing barbershop in somebody's basement, the BCC has now grown to over 100 members, the largest barbershop chorus in the Southeast. The group has medaled in SPEBSQSA'S International Chorus Competition, placing as high as 3rd in 1999. They are joined by barbershop stars Fred, Riptide, Atlanta Power Company, Scruffy Murphy's and Mary Selano. 11 songs, from the title tune, "Silent Night" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town;" to "Beautiful Savior," "Sleigh Ride," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/First Noel/Joy To The World Medley" and "May The Good Lord Bless You and Keep You." The addition of the guest artists allows many solos and delightful variations in the sound of these classic Christmas tunes. We also liked the cover art of Santa's sleigh being pulled by eight extra-large chickens-"We Need" is one of the best barbershop Christmas CDs we've heard!

Songlist: We Need A Little Christmas, Silent Night, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Happy Holidays / The Holiday Season Medley, Christmas Time Is Here, Beautiful Savior, Sleigh Ride, Gesu Bambino, The Christmas Song, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear / The First Noel / Joy to the World, May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You

The Blenders : Nog

Hurry, quick! Look at what the Santa's little helpers have been up to this year! It's hard to believe that these four young men from Minnesota have transfused these familiar holiday chestnuts with such inspiration and wonder, but indeed they have. "Let It Snow" takes as it's initial premise a Polynesian tiki lounge rhythm - already different - and then takes the cheery melody headlong into a ninth chord resolution! This CD is trimmed with so many gorgeous decorations that it improves the more one hears it, revealing subtleties that delight upon discovery. The creativity just saturates every song, whether as a distinctive rhythmic variation or unexpected countermelody, but always integrated into the whole (by the way, the group produced and arranged "Nog" themselves). In terms of intonation and blend, the Blenders (coinciding with their choice of name), are the best in the business: listen to "Do You Hear What I Hear" as just one excellent example. It's perfectly calibrated, the senses reveling in the purity of sound. Contemporary a cappella at its best.

Songlist: The Christmas Song, Do You Hear What I Hear, Let It Snow, The First Noel, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, The Little Drummer Boy, Angels We Have Heard On High, Christmas Time Is Here, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night

The Blenders : Holiday Best   

This 2004 releases is a compilation of their other two Christmas recording ("Nog" and "When It Snows") plus a new bonus track"I'll Be Home For Christmas"

Songlist: Carol of the Bells, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Do You Hear What I Hear, When It Snows, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, The Christmas Song, The First Noel, Pure Imagination / White Christmas, Walkin' in a WInter Wonderland, Angels We Have Heard On High, One Small Child/We Three Kings, O Come All Ye Faithful, Tiny Little Christmas, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Silent Night, I'll Be Home For Christmas

Recorded in 1981 shortly after the Cambridge Singers formation, "Christmas Star" then quickly disappeared, as the master tapes were lost. However, the original digital version was found in 1996. Therefore, the Cambridge Singers first Christmas release can once again be heard. Directed by John Rutter, whose standard of taste and excellence is of legendary repute, this multivoice classical ensemble has a pure and weightless tone and broad dynamic range, from pianissimo to forte. With arrangements also by Rutter, the carols are mostly familiar, such as "I Wander As I Wander," "Ding Dong! Merrily On High" and "What Child Is This," but there are a few rarities: "O Little One Sweet," and "Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime."

Songlist: Good Christian Men, Rejoice, I Wonder As I Wander, All My Heart This Night Rejoices, Silent Night, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, Three Kings Of Orient, How Great Our Joy, Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, Away In A Manger, Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, What Child Is This?, 'Twas In The Moon Of Winter Time, O Little One Sweet, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Away In A Manger, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, The Christmas Song, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, O Come, All Ye Faithful

Founded as an a cappella group at Cambridge and one of our favorite British male quartets, Cantabile's pure, bright, spirited harmonies have won them many fans over the years. With most arrangements done by the group, we could expect some of the group's trademark humor, which comes in spades on their a cappella "Twelve Days of Christmas," featuring silly and rude barnyard sound effects that underline the absurd problems associated with having an impossibly generous "true love." Other favorites are the spirited, a cappella "Gaudete!," a romantic "Winter Wonderland," a very Bing Crosby-like take on "White Christmas," the lovely a cappella "Wexford Carol" and "Coventry Carol," "The Jimmy Brown Song," which has added lyrics which may or may not be tongue-in-cheek; and a Doo-Wop "Lonely This Christmas," (ditto). Tom Lehrer's quintessentially sarcastic "A Christmas Carol" has no such ambiguity, nor does the silly "The Carol Singers." "Silent Night," also sung in German a la The Comedian Harmonists," one of Cantabile's favorite influences, attempts to make amends for the craziness, but the surprising musical collage "Carol" and the bonus track "Les Trois Cloches," which is, as far as we can tell, "Jimmy Brown" sung sweetly and dramatically in French, are certainly non-traditional and may be parodies. There is piano accompaniment on several cuts. "Christmas with Cantabile" is a beautifully sung and arranged, eclectic, often silly and unexpected collection that we totally enjoyed, and we bet that you will too!

Songlist: Winter Wonderland, The Little Road to Bethlehem, Gaudete!, Tua Bethlem Dref, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Wexford Carol, White Christmas, Susser die Glocken nie Klingen, Coventry Carol, The First Mercy, The Jimmy Brown Song, Lonely This Christmas, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Song, The Carol Singers, Silent Night, Carol, Les Trois Cloches

The continued success of the Children's Chorus of Washington has brought us yet another wonderful CD featuring their Concert Chorus and Treble Chorus, under the direction of founder, Joan Gregoryk. This CD includes recordings of both their Holiday and Spring Concerts. You are sure to smile when you listen to these children sing.

Songlist: Psalm 150, Hatikva (The hope), Hava Nageela, What Sweeter Music, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, Zither Carol, Far Away in Bethlehem Town, Hark! The Herald Angel Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, The Christmas Song, Domine Fili unigenite, Gloria, Et In Terra pax, Laudamus Te, Domine Deus, Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, Cum Sancto Spiritu, The Lord Is My Shepherd, Give Praise With joyful Song, Suo-Gan, Opening Chorus from "the Bartered Bride", Ride On, King Jesus, Run Children Run

The incomparable sound of the men of King's College is unleashed on everything from chant to Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer. Close harmonies, impeccable tuning, and perfect programming make this a "must-have" CD for connoisseurs of the very best in choral singing. 22 songs: Handl's "Ante luciferum gentus," Byrd's "O magnum mysterium," "Puer natus est," "Ecce advenit," "The Coventry Carol," "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen," "There is no rose of such virtue," "Beata es, Virgo Maria," "Quem vidistis, pastores?," "Hodie Christus natus est"... the Scholars make each song a lovely gem.

Songlist: Ante lucifeum genitus, O Magnum Mysterium, Puer natus est, Ecce advenit, Coventry Carol, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, There is no rose of such virtue, Beata es, Virgo Maria, Quem vidistis pastores, Hodie Christus natus est, Once In Royal David's Coty, Deck The Hall, Silent Night, Ding Dong Merrily On High, Hark! the hearld angel sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, Rudelph the red-nosed reindeer, White Christmas, Wonderful Christmastide, The Christmas Song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We have always loved recordings by the Drifters, and have enjoyed their live performances even more. "Winter Wonderland" is an all-accompanied collection of 10 soulful Doo-Wop Christmas tunes: "Christmas Just Ain't Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," The Beach Boys' wonderful "Little Saint Nick," "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Please Come Home for Christmas," "The Christmas Song," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night" and "Auld Lang Syne." No frills, no extensive liner notes, just some great fun, romantic tunes to dance to, enjoy and brighten up your holiday season!

Songlist: Christmas Just Ain't Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Little Saint Nick, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Please Come Home for Christmas, The Christmas Song, Silent Night, O Holy Night, Auld LangSyne

Christmas with the Duprees is an excellent showcase for the group's trademark doo-wop harmonies, with lush renditions of "The Christmas Song," "O Holy Night" and "Auld Lang Syne." The Duprees are Richie Rosato, Phil Granito, James Spinelli, Tony Testa, Michael J. Arnone.

Songlist: Going Home Medley, Give Me Your Love For Christmas, Secret Of Christmas, Little Christmas Tree, It's Christmas Once Again, Marshmallow World, Merry Christmas, Darling, The Christmas Song, O Holy Night, Christmas Time All Year, It's Going To Be A Merry Christmas, Auld Lang Syne

Eclipse 6 : Three Kings   

The six young men of Eclipse first met in a singing group at Utah State University. Campus performances of pop covers led to their first album, 2001's "Once." They won the NW Regional Harmony Sweeps and were very impressive at the 2001 Finals. After performing a featured number in the Opening opening of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and releasing their second album, "Think Twice," they won the 2002 Rocky Mountain Sweeps Regional. "Three Kings" is a rich, innovative Christmas CD that features 11 songs that features stunning arrangements, many of them by group member Patrick Rose. There are 3 very nice original tunes, "This Year," "Room in the Inn" and the sweet "Lullaby." Strong vocal percussion on the spirited "Three Kings," "Drummer Boy," and "Go Tell It." Smooth, ringing harmonies on "The First Noel" and "What Child Is This?" A bluesy, jazzy "The Christmas Song" and "Silent Night" are last. One of the best of the year! Highly recommended.

Songlist: Three Kings, The First Noel, What Child Is This?, This Year, Drummer Boy, Lullaby, Go Tell It, Room in the Inn, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, The Christmas Song, Silent Night

Having just finished raving about Minneapolis-based Four Shadow's "Live" CD, we were pleased to receive the ir third recording ("Where Have You Been" was the excellent first), a Christmas CD called simply "Flake." We needed only to listen to"Christmas Soup," which begins innocently as "12 Days of Christmas" and morphs into a surprising musical sampler of a dozen tunes, to know that these 4 young guys have the talent and arrangements to sing with anyone in Contemporary a cappella. 10 songs, from a very funky "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and a wonderfully slimy "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," to traditional covers of "O Holy Night," "The Christmas Song," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" and a fine classical rendition of the sacred song "Ave Maria." Other standouts are a sweet original, "That Time of Year," where you'll swear you're listening to Rockapella, "Blue Christmas," with funny, desperate mumbling by "Elvis," and amazing, driving vocal percussion on "The Little Drummer Boy." The guys toss little treats like unexpected samples and vocal horns into our bulging stockings. "Flake," another impressive effort by Four Shadow, is a Christmas winner!

Songlist: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch, O Holy Night, That Time of Year, The Christmas Song, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Blue Christmas, The Little Drummer Boy, Ave Maria

For many years Waring and his Pennsylvanians entertained America with radio and tv broadcasts, as well as stage shows and a multitude of recordings. Culled from the Waring archives, the spontaneity and energy of these live recordings comes through from the first cut. Featured are famous Pennsylvanian soloists and the incomparable Waring Glee Club on these 21 wonderful (all big band accompanied) songs of Christmas. We can't really pick favorites here. The jazzy "Jingle Bells" perhaps, or the Teen Trio's solo on "Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer" that segues into manic sound-effect silliness." Certainly the "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Medley," Frank Davis' soulful solo on "One for the Little Bitty Baby," and Jack Best and Gordon Goodman on "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Oh, and we have to include Jane Wilson's solos on "Away In A Manger" and "Cantique De Noel" (Oh Holy Night). The bottom line is, this is great, classic entertainment by, in our opinion, the premier choral organization of all time. Christmas music just doesn't get any better than this!

Songlist: Opening: I Hear Music, Jingle Bells, Christmas Was Meant For Children, Santa Claus is Comin' To Town, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, One For The Little Bitty Baby, Medley (Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, The Sleigh, Winter Wonderland), White Christmas, The Christmas Song, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Medley (Adeste Fidelis, The First Noel, Carol Of The Bells), Beautiful Savior, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Rise Up Shepard And Foller, Oh Gathering Clouds, Behold That Star, Medley Of English Carols (Suzzani, Coventry Carol, Gloucestershire Wassail), Away In A Manger, Cantique De Noel (Oh Holy Night), Silent Night/Come Unto Him, Closing Sleep

After their first CD for Channel Classics: The Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal, with English Polyphony of the Renaissance, now present themselves in a completely different guise: on this Christmas CD they give you a glimpse of their taste for the lighter styles. You will hear a wide selection of the personal favourites of their singers, such as Follow that star, A Wonderful Christmastime, and Jingle Bell Rock. In addition to other popular Christmas Ballads from the American Songbook, such as Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas and White Christmas, they have put a new spin on a couple of traditional carols, like Silent Night and Es ist ein Ros entsprungen. Most of the arrangements were written especially for The Gents.

Songlist: Follow That Star, Gaudete Christus Est Natus, Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, White Christmas, Walking in the Air, Wonderful Christmastime, Hijo de la Luna, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Just Another Star, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, Sleighride, Winter Wonderland, Silent Night

HMC's first holiday recording, this wonderful CD is being re-released in 2005 in celebration of the Chorus' 20th anniversary after having been out-of-print for several years. Conducted by Reuben M. Reynolds, III.

Songlist: A Winter Triptych, Din Don Merrily On High, O Holy Night, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, Gloria, The Christmas Song, Silent Night, Holy Night, The Holly and the Ivy, A New Year's Song, Water Under Snow is Weary, Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine, White Christmas, A Song For Christmas

The 93-strong Houston Tidelanders, with special guest performers The Houston Horizon Chorus, Symmetry and Presto!, bring us a fine, generous helping of Christmas classics just in time for the holidays! The 2001 SPEBSQSA Southwestern District Champs, the Tidelanders have been winning SPEBSQSA trophies since 1969, and it shows. 14 songs here, some of our favorites are the title tune, "Carol of the Drum," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Christmas Spiritual Medley," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Winter Swing Medley" and "O Holy Night." The rich, full sound of the Tidelanders contrasts nicely with the soloists and guest artists. Merry Christmas from Texas!

Songlist: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Happy Holidays / The Holiday Season Medley, Carol of the Drum, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Christmas Song, Santa Baby, When the Toy Soldiers March on Parade, Holiday Blessing / Jingle Bells Medley, Christmas Spiritual Medley, Jingle Bell Rock, A Special Night, Joy to the World / O Come All Ye Faithful Medley, Winter Swing Medley, O Holy Night

We will never forget the way these two men and two women from Australia, members of Vocal Jazz group The Idea of North, whose reputation as the best a cappella group in Australia preceded them, strode onto the stage of the 2003 Harmony Sweeps National Finals in San Rafael. They would be the very last to perform a 12-minute set, and the regional winners from around the country, many of whom had performed to standing ovations by the sold-out audience, had set the bar incredibly high. But their first sweet notes were a revelation, and after ION's own roaring standing O, it was obvious to all who the audience favorite and National Champions were. There are 12 tunes here, some of our favorites are a bluesy, finger-popping take on "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Medley," which blends "Once in Royal David's City," "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" with innovative arrangements; a gentle lullaby new to our ears, "The Silver Stars are In the Sky" touched and moved us; "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, a big-band accompanied celebration; two Salsa band-accompanied versions of "Mary's Boy Child," one featuring James Morrison, and a pair of lovely, soaring, orchestra-accompanied songs, "Candlelight Carol" and "A Child is Born." The Pop-flavored title tune is also new to us, a joyous, Jazz band-accompanied greeting to the season. The a cappella "Angel" with its powerful "in the arms of the angel" chorus underscores the probable meanness of the nativity. We hold The Idea of North in a special place in our hearts and relate to "This Christmas" as a gift from this extraordinary quartet!

Songlist: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Christmas Song, Candlelight Carol, Mary's Boy Child, This Christmas, Angel, The Silver Stars are in the Sky, Once in Royal David's City, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, A Child Is Born, Poverty, I'll Be Home For Christmas

The Knudsens ascended through the a cappella ranks as a barbershop group, but are now firmly ensconced as pre-eminent contemporary artists. Their long-awaited "Yuletide" combines the seamless blend of barbershop with percussion-rich production of contemporary a cappella. The familiar "White Christmas" and "Christmas Song" are nicely arranged, with plush chords and smooth modulations. The walking bass of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" sets up a swing feel, while the CD's closer, a "Christmas Hop" mix of the same song, is hip and shows the Knudsens cutting loose, incorporating techno effects into the tune. The tonal interplay of the pitches resonating off of each other in "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is inspiring and one of the most beautiful arrangements of this carol that we've heard. Uncle Daniel Knudsen (of the Mormon Tabenacle Choir) takes a solo turn on the classical art song "Gesu Bambino." This CD will appeal to a variety of listeners and is a recommended gift selection.

Songlist: It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, The Christmas Song, I'll Be Home For Christmas, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Gesu Bambino, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, In The Bleak Midwinter, White Christmas, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

Produced by Johnny Mandel, who also arranged several songs, this orchestrated recording is as elegant and uptown as Fifth Avenue and the Rockefeller Center. A special guest appearance by Tony Bennett, singing "The Christmas Song" from an arrangement by Gene Puerling, adds extra sparkle, but every carol is meticulously produced. The big band glamour of the "Happy Holiday/Holiday Season Medley" rings all the bells, whereas " A Christmas Love Song" is quietly contemplative. "Snowfall" is arranged by both Puerling and Mandel, and "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" by Puerling; both are as ethereal and heavenly as a choir of angels.

Songlist: Snowfall, Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow,, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town/ Santa Man (Medley), The Christmas Song, Silent Night, Holy Night, Caroling, Caroling, Happy Holiday / the Holiday Season, A Christmas Love Song, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Have Yourself a Mery Little Christmas, Goodnight

Marcoux Corner : Tinsel   

Minneapolis, MN-based all-male Contemporary quartet Marcoux Corner brings us a beautifully-crafted Christmas album of 10 tunes, all with cutting-edge arrangements by members of the group. Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song," "Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells," the two traditional carols "Oh, Come, Oh Come Emmanuel" and "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen," the pop favorites "Frosty the Snowman," "Christmas Time is Here," "Baby It's Cold Outside" (featuring Nancy Harms) and "What are You Doing New Year's Eve," both by Frank Loesser. Our final favorite is the very funny "Huge on the Luge," written by the possibly fictional Moxy Fruvous. "Tinsel" is a sweet-harmonied, big fun Christmas collection from Josh, David, Kevin and Brent, our friends at Marcoux Corner!

Songlist: The Christmas Song, Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, Christmas Time is Here, O Come, O Come. Emmanuel, Baby, It's Cold Outside, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Huge on the Luge, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

This multiple gold-medal award winning chorus is consistently delightful. Directed by Dr. Greg Lyne, their sound is immense, yet compact. With marvelous adaptations of favorites such as "Joy To The World" (where the use of dynamics, stepwise motion and rhythmic variation between voice-parts creates a surprising excitement), or the "Christmas Waltz Medley" (featuring "My Favorite Things"), the Masters of Harmony are never predictable. The "Gift Carol," a Catalonian folk carol with a delicate and exquisitely harmonized melody in 3/4, is a highlight.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, Joy to the World World-Adeste Fidelis, Gift Carol, O Holy Night, Christmas Waltz Medley, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, We Want to Wish You a Merry Christmas, Feast of Lights, Ring de Christmas Bells, Carol of the Bells, The Little Drummer Boy, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, The Christmas Song, Coventry Carol, Silver Bells, Silent Night, Auld Lang Syne

Since their formation in 1960, the Melodeers, a 125-member Sweet Adelines Chorus, have won the International Championship twice in succession (1997, 1998). Their energetic and vivacious style must also be credited to their redoubtable director, Jim Arns, who also wrote some of the arrangements. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" offers every imaginable variation (echo, contrast motion, swipes, modulation) of the familiar refrain, and sets up the grand finale with a turnaround, pushing the phrasing to make room for a zestful seventh chord and another key change. "Psalm 98/Shalom" begins on a long open note, gradually converging to the dominant; the subsequent section is a rapid fire allegro, broken by a repetitive adagio two-part interlude. Sound unconventional? It is. "Silent Night," "The Christmas Song" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" are among the many traditionals. The Chorus lets loose on "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer."

Songlist: Jingle Bell Rock, Silent Night, The Christmas Song, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer/ Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer Medley, Coventry Carol, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Do You hear What I Hear?, Carol Of The Bells, Psalm 98/ Shalom, The Christmas Song, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Christmas Chopstix, Jingle Bells, Hallelujah Chorus

"Music" is an excellent collection of Christmas Songs by Conductor and Founder Stollak's sweet-singing MSUCC, all lightly piano (and sometimes flute) accompanied. Classics like "I Saw Three Ships," "Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella," "Wassail Song," "Pat-a-Pan," "Ding Dong, Merrily on High" and "White Christmas" segue nicely into lesser-known tunes like Paul Carey's "A Cradle Song," Nancy Cobb's "Hodie," and Eleanor Daley's title tune. John Rutter's "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" and Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" are icing on a very tasty Christmas cake!

Songlist: I Saw Three Ships, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, A Cradle Song, La Bonne Nouvelle, Wassail Song, Hodie, Cantate Domino, Pat-A-Pan, Ding Dong! Merrily On High, What Sweeter Music, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, White Christmas, The Christmas Song, On Christmas Morn

One of our longtime favorite Doo-Wop a cappella male quartets, the Echoes apply their "simple and profound" sound, as "Two a Half Men" writer Eddie Gorodefsky describes it, to 11 Christmas chestnuts: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "The "Christmas Song," "Winter Wonderland," "White Christmas," the plaintive "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," "Christmas In New Orleans," "Blue Christmas," "O Holy Night," and finishing with John Lennon/ Yoko Ono's "Happy Xmas {War is Over)." It adds up to a yummy, rich, deep-bass, vocal Christmas pudding to enjoy again and again!

Songlist: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, The Christmas Song, Winter Wonderland, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, White Christmas, What Are You Doing New Year's Eve, Christmas In New Orleans, Blue Christmas, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), O Holy Night, Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

A Christmas classics reissued and remastered with three bonus tracks.

Songlist: Joy to the World, The First Noel, Deck the Hall, Carol of the Bells, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, O, Holy Night, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Here We Come A-Caroling, O Tannenbaum, Silent Night, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Christmas Song, Hallelujah Chorus

This internationally renowned boys choir performs Christmas music from around the world. Led by Ninel Kamburg, listeners are transported to far away places as the choir showcases classics. Featured on this disc are such favorites as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells" and their beautiful rendition of "Silent Night" plus moving classical standards as Bach/Gounod's "Ave Maria." This group will warm your hearts this holiday season.

Songlist: The Christmas Song, God Is With us, The Little Drummer Boy, O Tannenbaum, Carol of the Bagpipers, Masters In This Hall, Ave Maria, Le Bonne Nouvelle, Fum! Fum! Fum!, Maoz Tsur, Christmas In Killamey, Silent Night, Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Traditional)

The Motet Singers are ten female vocalists who began in 1982 as a vocal sight-reading group under the direction of Hannelore Good. They sing a cappella music from classical, folk and popular genres, ranging from medieval to contemporary, and are known for their pure sound, seamless blending of voices and the eclectic variety of their music. There are 20 tracks here, from a fine "Salve Regina" by Javier Busto and several other contemporary and 20th century pieces, to short sacred works by Renaissance composers Morales and Palestrina, to some very nice 19th and 20th century arrangements of Spanish carols from various periods. Some of our favorites: "A la Puerta del Cielo," "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" and "Ave Maria." There are drums on at least one cut. Everything relates to the Nativity theme, and there is a nice mix of unfamiliar winners with familiar favorites. An exceptional, beautifully sung CD!

Songlist: Sactus, O My Dear Heart, Three Spanish Carols, Ya Viene La Vieja, A La Puerta del Cielo, Riu, Riu, Chiu, Deck the Hall, White Christmas, Ave Maria, Lullay my liking, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, O Magnum Mysterium, Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging, Over the Hill Maria Went, A La Nanita Nana, Good King Wenceslas, The Christmas Song, The Holly and the Ivy, The Three Kings, Some Children See Him, Salve Regina

Released in November 1999, Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle's fourth Christmas album: 'Tis the Season! The repertoire for this album includes a mix of traditional sacred music and favorite popular tunes. The traditional, sacred pieces were recorded at Bastyr University's chapel (formerly St. Thomas Center) with musicians from Seattle's professional orchestra and chamber groups. The popular pieces were recorded at Triad Studios in Redmond.

Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, Come Leave Your Sheep, Tomorrow Shall Be Your Dancing Day, Deck The Halls, Personent Hodie, How Far Is It To Bethlehem, When Christ Was Born, Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, Sleigh Ride, Christmas Time Is Here, Let It Snow, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells