Once Upon a Christmas cover

Once Upon a Christmas

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square · 2012

71 min · 15 tracks · classical · contemporary worship music

A rich tapestry of traditional carols and original compositions, blending choral harmonies with orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic festive journey experience
  • evocative storytelling through music
  • warm choral harmonies for gatherings
  • reflective moments during celebrations
  • narrative arc of holiday spirit

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Once Upon a Christmas marks a significant entry in The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's extensive discography, following their previous holiday albums. Released in 2012, it showcases their commitment to both classical and contemporary interpretations of Christmas music, building upon the choir's long-standing tradition since its inception in 1847.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Whitacre· Pentatonix· John Rutter

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Deck the Hall 2:15
  • 2 Processional: Sing Forth This Day 6:49
  • 3 In dulci jubilo 3:07
  • 4 Sing Lullaby 4:58
  • 5 Domine fili unigenite 1:25
  • 6 Mighty Lord, and King All-Glorious 2:06
  • 7 Ah! Dearest Jesus 1:20
  • 8 And God Said: The Day Shall Dawn 4:04
  • 9 'Twas the Night before Christmas 8:01
  • 10 A Wintry Mix: Winder Wonderland, White Christmas, Let it Snow! 5:41
  • 11 Shepherds' Dance 2:45
  • 12 Silent Night 4:08
  • 13 Luke 2: The Christmas Story 2:23
  • 14 Angels, from the Realms of Glory 4:37
  • 15 Good King Wenceslas 17:53

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