Stanton’s Staff Favorites: Christmas Albums – Take 2 Tuesday, December 09, 2014
by Ken Tilger, Band Education Specialist –
A few years ago, I wrote a post featuring favorite Christmas albums for 3 of our staff including myself. I decided to revisit the subject this year with 3 more staff members. Hopefully you’re getting into the holiday spirit, and you’ll find something new and different to add to your holiday playlist. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments section – we’re always looking for something new to listen to, and Merry Christmas!
Amy – Bookkeeping & Shipping Specialist
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi Trio
Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas – Ella Fitzgerald
Harry for the Holidays – Harry Connick, Jr.
Judy – Pop & Keyboard Music Specialist
Christmas Themes – Jim Brickman (piano folio collection)
Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship – Chris Tomlin
The Lost Christmas Eve – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Still the Greatest Story Ever Told – Gaither Vocal Band
Rachel – Choral Music Specialist
Barenaked for the Holidays – The Barenaked Ladies
Bright Day Star – The Baltimore Consort
Christmas Caravan – Squirrel Nut Zippers
The Messiah – Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Sir Georg Solti, featuring Kiri Te Kanawa, Keith Lewis, Anne Gjevang, and Gwynne Howell
Sesame Street Christmas Sing-Along – Sesame Street Cast
White Christmas – Bing Crosby
About the Author:
Ken is a former band director, and has been with Stanton’s since 2004. All he wants for Christmas is a Pittsburgh Penguins tuque, Guardians of the Galaxy on blu-ray, and some heavy-duty outerwear so he can play in the snow with his son this winter!
