Music for the Holidays
Wonderful World of Winter
Clip: Season 2024 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Youth choirs from the Capital Region perform holiday classics and festive favorites.
The Bethlehem Central Middle School Select Choir performs "In December" and "Once Upon a December," while the Emma Willard Inner Choir delights with "Throw Open Your Shutters" and "Sing Gently." The Capital District Youth Chorale warms hearts with "Christmas on Broadway."
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Music for the Holidays
Wonderful World of Winter
Clip: Season 2024 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The Bethlehem Central Middle School Select Choir performs "In December" and "Once Upon a December," while the Emma Willard Inner Choir delights with "Throw Open Your Shutters" and "Sing Gently." The Capital District Youth Chorale warms hearts with "Christmas on Broadway."
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<b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(festive music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Announcer] Welcome to WMHT's</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>"Music For the Holidays 2024.
"</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>This festive production</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>features youth choirs</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>from around the Capital region</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>performing seasonal songs</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and holiday favorites.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>This concert is sure to lift your spirits</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and bring holiday cheer to all.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Funding for "Music For the Holidays"</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>has been provided by</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>the Alexander and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Marjorie Hover Foundation,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and the following,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Narrator] Whether you're</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>just starting your family</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>or expanding it, have</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>active kids at home,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>or are caring for older family members,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>CDPHP is here to support</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>you at every stage of life.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>CDPHP, here for you and your family</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>in sickness and in health.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Narrator] Curtis Lumber</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>provides kitchen design services</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>featuring cabinets from</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Wellborn and Merillat,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and quartz countertops from Cambria.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>American-made products sold</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>locally at Curtis Lumber.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>For showroom locations, curtislumber.com.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Announcer] The Bethlehem</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Central Middle School</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Select Choir</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>is under the direction</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>of Mary katherine Daly.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(gentle music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December, in December ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When the nights are growing cold ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December we remember ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Our traditions new and old ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Light a candle in the window ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Light a candle, watch it glow ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In the dark of the night ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A flame burning bright ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Reminds us of long ago ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December, in December ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hear the music choirs sing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December we remember ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ All the joy that love can bring ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(gentle music continues)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Light a candle in the window ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Light a candle, watch it glow ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In the dark of the night ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A flame burning bright ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Reminds us of long ago ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December, in December ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When the nights are growing cold ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December we remember ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Our traditions new and old ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In December, this December ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate with peace and love ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(gentle music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Dancing bears ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Painted wings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Things I almost remember ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And a song ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Someone sings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Once upon a December ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Someone holds me ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Safe and warm ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Horses prance through ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A silver storm ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Figures dancing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Gracefully ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Across my memory ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ah ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ah ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ah ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Someone holds me ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Safe and warm ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Horses prance through ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A silver storm ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Figures dancing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Gracefully ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Across my memory ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Far away ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Long ago ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Glowing dim as an ember ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Things my heart ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Used to know ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Things it yearns to remember ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And a song ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Someone sings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Once upon ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A December ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Wonderful world it's</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>a wonderful world ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Of winter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's a marshmallow</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>world in the winter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When the snow comes</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>to cover the ground ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's a time for play,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>it's a whipped cream day ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ I wait for it the whole year round ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sleigh bells ring, are you listening ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In the lane, snow is glistening ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A beautiful sight,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>we're happy tonight ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Walking in a winter wonderland ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Gone away is the bluebird ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Here to stay is a new bird ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ He's singing a song as we go along ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Walking in a winter wonderland ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In the meadow we can build a snowman ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And pretend that he's a circus clown ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ We'll have lots of</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>fun with Mr. Snowman ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Until the other</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>kiddies knock him down ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When it snows, ain't it thrilling ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Though your nose gets a chilling ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Walking in a winter wonderland ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ The world is your</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>snowball, see how it grows ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ That's how it goes whenever it snows ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ The world is your</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>snowball just for a song ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Get out and roll it along ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's a yum yummy world</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>made for sweethearts ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Take a walk with your favorite girl ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's a sugar date,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>what if spring is late ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In winter it's a marshmallow world ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Frosty the Snowman ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Was a jolly happy soul ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ With a corn cob pipe</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and a button nose ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And two eyes made of coal ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Frosty the Snowman ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Is a fairytale they say ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ He was made of snow ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ But the children know ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ How he came to life one day.
♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ There must have been some magic ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In that old silk hat they found ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ For when they placed it on his head ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ He began to dance around ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Oh Frosty the Snowman ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Was alive as he could be ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And the children say</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>he could laugh and play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Just the same as you and me ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Thumpety thump thump</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>thumpety thump thump ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Look at Frosty go ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Thumpety thump thump</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>thumpety thump thump ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Over the hills of snow ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's a wonderful world ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ A wonderful world ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Of winter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Winter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Winter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(gentle music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Announcer] The Emma</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Willard Inner Choir</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>is under the direction</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>of Debra Spiro-Alle.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Throw open your shutters ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ye maids and lads ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sound out ye trumpets be glad ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Be glad ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate this festive day, hey ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ring your bells and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>let the psaltery play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate this festive day, hey ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ring your bells and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>let the psaltery play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Gather ye neighbors</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>with candles bright ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing out your choruses</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>sing of delight ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate this festive day, hey ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ring your bells and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>let the psaltery play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate this festive day, hey ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ring your bells and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>let the psaltery play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey ding-a ding-a ding ding-a ding-a ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey a ding-dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey ding-a ding-a ding ding-a ding-a ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey a ding-dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey ding-a ding-a ding ding-a ding-a ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey a ding-dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey ding-a ding-a ding ding-a ding-a ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey a ding-dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey ding-a ding-a ding ding-a ding-a ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey a ding-dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey ding-a ding-a ding ding-a ding-a ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Hey a ding-dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ding-Dong ding ding dong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Climb to the rooftops</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and shout your noise ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Join us in dancing,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>rejoice, dance and rejoice!
♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate this festive day, hey ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ring your bells and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>let the psaltery play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Celebrate this festive day, hey ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ring your bells and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>let the psaltery play ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing, ring ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Dance ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(gentle music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May we sing together ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Always ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May our voice be soft ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May our singing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Be music for others ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And may it keep ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Others aloft ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing, sing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Gently, always ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing, sing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ As one ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May we stand ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May we stand ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Always ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May our voice be strong ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ May we hear ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ The singing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And may we always ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing along ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing, sing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Gently, always ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing, sing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ As one ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ As one ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ One ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ah ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ One ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Sing gently ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ As one ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Lo how a Rose e'er blooming ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ From tender stem hath sprung ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Of Jesse's lineage coming ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ As men of old have sung ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It came a floweret bright ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Amid the cold of winter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When half spent was the night ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ooh ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Announcer] The Capital</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>District Youth Chorale</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>is under the direction of Lynn Markin.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's beginning to look</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>a lot like Christmas ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Everywhere you go ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ There's a tree in the Grand Hotel ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ One in the park as well ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ The sturdy kind that</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>doesn't mind the snow ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's beginning to look</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>a lot like Christmas ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Soon the bells will start ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And the thing that</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>will make them ring ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Is the carol that you sing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Right within your heart ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Pine cones and holly berries ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Popcorn for you apples for me ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Red striped candy nutcracker handy ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Kettle abubble and hot as can be ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Snow clouds hang low and threatening ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Maybe it won't, praying it may ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ The brightest fireplace</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>glows in every face ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Waiting for Christmas day ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Waiting for Christmas day ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Toyland, toyland ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Little girl and boy land ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ While you dwell within it ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ You are ever happy there ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Childhood's joy land ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's a mystical merry joy land ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Once you pass its borders ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ You can never return ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Again ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Raindrops on roses and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>whiskers on kittens ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Bright copper kettles</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and warm woolen mittens ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Brown paper packages</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>tied up with strings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ These are a few of my favorite things ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Cream-colored ponies</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and crisp apple strudels ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Doorbells and sleigh bells</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and schnitzel with noodles ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Wild geese that fly with</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>the moon on their wings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ These are a few of my favorite things ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Girls in white dresses</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>with blue satin sashes ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Snowflakes that stay on</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>my nose and eyelashes ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Silver-white winters</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>that melt into springs ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ These are a few of my favorite things ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When the dog bites ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When the bee stings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ When I'm feeling sad ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ I simply remember my favorite things ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And then I don't feel so bad ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Haul out the holly ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Put up the tree before</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>my spirit falls again ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Fill up the stockings ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ I may be rushing things</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>but deck the halls again ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ah ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ For we need a little Christmas ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Right this very minute ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Candles in the window ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Carols at the spinet ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Yes we need a little Christmas ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Right this very minute ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It hasn't snowed a single flurry ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ So come on down the chimney ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Turn up the brightest string</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>of lights I've ever seen ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Slice up the fruitcake ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ It's time we hung some tinsel</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>on that evergreen bough ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ For we need a little music ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Need a little laughter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Need a little singing ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Ringing through the rafter ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Yes we need a little snappy ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Happy ever after ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ We need a little Christmas now ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ In your heart there's a light ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ As bright as a star in Heaven ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Let it shine through the night ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And God bless us everyone ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Til each child is fed ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Til all men are free ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Til now once ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ He comes a family ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Some bright star up above ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And kindness by human kindness ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Guide its warmth with your love ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ And God bless us ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ Everyone ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>♪ God bless us everyone ♪</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- Tell your neighbors, "Nice job.
"</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Choir] Nice job.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(choir cheering)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>(bright music)</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Announcer] Funding for</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>"Music For the Holidays"</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>has been provided by</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>the Alexander and</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Marjorie Hover Foundation,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>and the following.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Narrator] Whether you're</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>just starting your family</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>or expanding it, have</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>active kids at home,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>or are caring for older family members,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>CDPHP is here to support</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>you at every stage of life.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>CDPHP, here for you and your family</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>in sickness and in health.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>- [Narrator] Whether you're building new</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>or remodeling your kitchen,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Curtis Lumber's designers</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>are here to guide you.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Featuring cabinets from</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Merillat and Wellborn,</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>with Cambria quartz countertops.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>Designer consultations are available.</font></b> <b><font color=#AAAAAAFF>For showroom locations, curtislumber.com.</font></b>
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Preview: S2024 | 30s | Youth choirs from around the Capital Region performing seasonal songs and holiday favorites. (30s)
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Clip: S2024 | 26m 46s | Youth choirs from the Capital Region perform holiday favorites to spread seasonal joy! (26m 46s)
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