The arrangements, by some of the finest in the business, are excellent, and that is one reason choral fans will enjoy this disc. The other reason is the typically outstanding ensemble singing--highlighted by lovely legatos and unisons (listen to the opening bars of Kevin Siegfried's Peace)--and by consistently sensitive sectional and group balances. From the opening Beautiful River, by Rev. Robert Lowry, to William Hawley's touching setting of the Shaker hymn Not one sparrow is forgotten, to Siegfried's Lay me low (another Shaker tune), this is as satisfying and uplifting a choral program as you're likely to hear in this repertoire. Stephen Paulus is well represented (his The Old Church is especially affecting), as are Carol Barnett and Warland himself, whose setting of Simple Gifts is the embodiment of simplicity and beauty. The sound perfectly complements this superb choir. Warmly recommended. [11/8/2005]

--David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com

Also available - Christmas With The Dale Warland Singers
"Dale Warland's group stands on more than 30 years of first-rate performances and acclaimed recordings, and this is a fine representative of its sound and singing style, and of its well-loved Christmas repertoire. This is a solidly performed, well-recorded program of the old and new that will fit nicely into any Christmas music collector's library.” -- David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com