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We are happy to announce the launch of the Choral Stream newsletter. Get exclusive early access to performance videos, download free music selections, hear from movers and shakers in the choral community, and much more. Sign up now!

Listen: 2019 St. Olaf Christmas Festival

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. Listen now to this year's performance, including hymns, carols, choral works and orchestral selections featuring more than 500 student musicians.

1hr 59min

VocalEssence: Welcome Christmas

'Welcome Christmas' is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest.

59min

'All Is Bright': Contemplative choral music for Christmas

'All Is Bright' offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman and a variety of choirs. Lynne Warfel hosts.

58min

Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

The world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square continues its tradition of great artistry this holiday season, with touching arrangements of familiar carols and lesser-known melodies that are fast becoming the new classics. Julie Amacher hosts this annual favorite.

59min

Choral Stream Giveaway: Choral CD grab bag

We're giving away a grab bag of choral CDs to celebrate the Choral Stream. Featuring recordings from the Choir of King's College Cambridge, Conspirare and Voces8, enter now for your chance to win!

5 Renaissance choral composers you should know

When you think of Renaissance choral composers, names like Josquin des Prez and Thomas Weelkes come to mind. Here are 5 lesser-known -- but equally great -- composers from this golden age of choral music.

This is why we sing

When one person joins with others, the power of song is undeniable. Singing can allow people to tap into memories once thought to be lost, reconnect with loved ones and so much more. This is why we sing.

Valentine's Day with Cantus

Men's vocal ensemble Cantus join host Alison Young for an hour of music and conversation in celebration of Valentine's Day. Through their music, Cantus give voice to that familiar kind of love we celebrate on this day while also broadening that definition through their songs and personal reflections.

58min 58sec

Quiz: Which member of the choir are you?

You were born to sing! You just need to know where you fit in, right? Find out which choir personality best describes you with our fun quiz. And don't forget to enter our giveaway for a prize pack of choral CDs after taking it!