Don’t Miss Christmas With PBS: Watch Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Boston Pops, And Jordan Smith Holiday Special Live Online [Video]
Christmas is nearly here and there are some wonderful programs on PBS you won’t want to miss. On Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, PBS will play three holiday specials that will repeat on Christmas day. These are Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis, Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops, and Jordan Smith ‘Tis the Season. The shows air on Dec 19, beginning at 9 p.m. ET and will replay on Christmas day, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. Check your local listings for times and stations. Those who want to watch the broadcasts streaming live online may do so with one of the many PBS apps. Check out the video playlist above to enjoy some holiday classics with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir now.
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis airs on Dec. 19 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. and at 5 p.m. on Christmas day. You may hear Laura Osnes sing “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful” with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the video above. Joining Laura Osnes in the special will be British actor Martin Jarvis. There will also be four soloists from the Metropolitan Opera who will lend their outstanding vocals during the show. The four soloists are Erin Morley, Tamara Mumford, Ben Bliss, and Tyler Simpson.
Founded in 1847, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is one of the world’s most renowned choirs. Though associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s appeal extends far below those who hold similar religious affiliations. You may learn more about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at their official website. Listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s program Music and the Spoken Word live streaming online.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Performs Annual Christmas Concert. https://t.co/KEVECn2URU pic.twitter.com/Rg7DrHrwJi
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) December 9, 2016
Following Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis, is Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops. Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops airs on Dec. 19, at 9 p.m. ET, and on Christmas day at 3 p.m. ET. Check local listings for times and stations. Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops features the Boston Pops and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Special guests include Sara Evans and Robert Morse. Scheduled songs include “Christmas Canticles,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Hallelujah Chorus.” You may learn more about the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus at the Boston Pops official website. Check out these videos from the Boston Pops performing Christmas and holiday songs below.
Filmed at Boston's historic Symphony Hall, HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE BOSTON POPS showcases the best of the New England holiday season. At 8pm. pic.twitter.com/WcDNrlZth3
— WMHT (@WMHTPubMedia) November 25, 2016
The final show that will air on Dec. 19 and Christmas day is from The Voice Season 9 winner Jordan Smith. Jordan Smith released the album ‘Tis the Season and it quickly became a huge success. The CD has a four-star Amazon rating and is in high demand. Amazon Prime members may listen to the CD streaming at the site for free. You may also see videos from the CD in the playlist below. Jordan Smith’s PBS show is drawing plenty of attention on social media, and many are excited to see the singer celebrate classics with his own, personal singing style. Joining Jordan Smith in the special is David Foster.
You may find more information regarding Jordan Smith and his music at his official website. Check out the videos below for previews from Jordan’s first PBS special Jordan Smith ‘Tis the Season. Songs included are “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “Ave Maria.” Follow Jordan Smith on his social media accounts such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Jordan Smith ‘Tis the Season will air on PBS, Christmas day at 4 p.m. ET. Check your local station for time and channel.
Jordan Smith 'tis the Season: KY's own @JordanSmithLive, season 9 winner of @NBCTheVoice, stars in his first concert program, 9/8 pm KET pic.twitter.com/N3XFitsNom
— KET (@KET) December 5, 2016
Are you looking forward to this year’s Christmas programming on PBS? Are you going to watch Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis, Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops, and Jordan Smith ‘Tis the Season live online or on television?
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