One of BYU's all-time favorite offerings, and first in BYU's acclaimed Celebration Series of television specials, a Celebration of Christmas presents the combined choirs and orchestra of BYU in 19 tracks of Christmas mood and memory. Seen nationally on PBS for several years, a Celebration of Christmas combines the spiritual, traditional, and international aspects of Christmas into one joyous concert, with music as timeless as Christmas itself.

BYU Singers, BYU Concert Choir, BYU Men's Chorus, BYU Women's Chorus, and BYU Philharmonic Orchestra combine to celebrate the season in song. Whether you were there live in concert or are listening to this new album for the first time in your living room, your Christmas is sure to be a little brighter when BYU is a part of it. CD includes favorite carols as well as new arrangements of lesser-known Christmas music.

There's nothing quite like the rich sound and close harmonies that can be produced by a chorus of men's voices, especially the BYU MEN'S CHORUS. The group traces it's roots back to 1901 when twenty-five members began singing together as the Men's Glee. Today they're in high demand-so popular that they can't begin to respond to all the requests they get to perform. Here is the next best way to enjoy this energetic vocal group. Under the direction of Dr. Mack Wilberg, the BYU MEN'S CHORUS has recorded many of it's most popular songs on cassette and compact disc. Featuring many of Wilberg's own arrangements the group performs a variety of music styles with titles ranging from 'Redeemer of Israel' to 'If I Got My Ticket Can I Ride?' to the American folk song 'Cindy.' the collection includes more than a dozen songs representing a variety of styles from traditional sacred music to lively folk songs to moving spirituals from various nations.

This newly re-mastered 20th anniversary edition CD features over 500 vocalists and instrumentalists from Brigham Young University combined in a concert celebration of beloved American folk hymns. A bestseller since it's inception, A Thanksgiving of American Folk Hymns has been seen throughout the years on over 200 public television stations. The program features arrangements of beautiful hymn melodies in performances that inspires a spirit of gratitude all year long and leaves audiences profoundly moved. The BYU Concert Choir of 100 advanced singers has acquired an outstanding reputation for captivating performances of a wide variety of repertoire taken from the great choral literature, encompassing many different styles and genres. The 180 voiced BYU Men's Chorus, founded in 1958, are thought to be the largest collegiate male choral organization in the country. The Women's Chorus is a large group of select, versatile singers well known for it's beautiful, blended sound from pristine, quiet unison to the majesty of large textured sonorities.

Each Christmas season at Brigham Young University over 500 vocalists and instrumentalists celebrate the season in song. + With a strong belief in the spiritual character of music, the BYU students and conductors have achieved performances that are alive, fresh, and heartfelt—performances that overcome boundaries and draw people together. + The music on this CD was recorded during the live performances of the December 2013 "Celebration of Christmas" concerts. + The BYU Singers, BYU Concert Choir, BYU Men’s Chorus, BYU Women’s Chorus, and BYU Philharmonic Orchestra inspire listeners with their spirit, talent, and performance artistry. + These musical organizations are known for their unity, due in part to the superb technical proficiency achieved under choral conductors Ronald Staheli, Rosalind Hall and Jean Applonie as well as Philharmonic conductor Kory Katseanes. + As one critic observed, “The spiritual element is present in each piece the choirs sing.”