by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
If I had to choose an instrument that captures the spirit of the season, it would be bells. Sleigh bells, church bells, jingle bells… There’s no shortage of holiday songs about bells, but the one I’d like to share is called Bells of Christmas, from...
by admin | Dec 16, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
Confession: today’s selection is not a Christmas song. But today is Beethoven’s birthday, and I hope you’ll agree with me that the words to ‘Ode to Joy’ from his 9th Symphony align with the true heart of the season. And honestly, whose...
by admin | Dec 15, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
The words for today’s song are adapted from a well-known prayer by St. Francis of Assisi. There are several recordings by various artists; the one I love is from The Canadian Tenors holiday album The Perfect Gift. Their harmonies send shivers, in the...
by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
Whereas yesterday’s song evokes an exuberant cheer with its lilting lyrical line, today’s song selection is more quietly introspective. A cappella singer Peter Hollens is the talent (as writer and performer) behind this beautiful song. He has both an...
by admin | Dec 13, 2018 | Heartfelt Christmas Countdown
Introducing our first annual Heartfelt Christmas countdown! Think of it as the 12 days ’til Christmas 😉 Every year, I search for ways to combat the craziness of the season and focus on what really matters. As a music therapist, I of course think, what better way...
