This live recording was produced in honour of the 20th anniversary of Gospel Christmas with the Northwest Community Gospel Chorus and the Oregon Symphony.

Once considered an unlikely marriage of musical genres, gospel music with symphony orchestra has now established itself as a tradition. While blues, hymns, and spirituals are typical sources of inspiration for gospel music, the song selections are inspired by any centuries of sacred music. These selections reflect the transformative nature of gospel music itself - from classical music to Latin flavors, R&B, canticles and carols from the first century, the art of the film score, and a bounty of musical traditions that do not compromise the reverence and soulful export at the core of the musical substance.

The visceral communication is not dissimilar to that of opera, where voice and orchestra align, but today's gospel music with symphony orchestra has uniquely established itself as an art form all its own.
1. King of Kings (DeMarcus Williams)
- Alonzo Chadwick (soloist)
2. Sacrifice of Praise (Bill Winston)
- Robin Henderson (soloist)
3. Jesus Is Born (Milton Biggham)
- Guiana Crittenden (soloist)
4. And His Name Shall Be Called (Terry Davis)
5. You Oughta Know (Michael McElroy/Joseph Joubert/Buryl Red)
- Jelani Greenidge (soloist)
6. Emmanuel (Norman Hutchins)
- Alonzo Chadwick (soloist)
7. Jesus Savior, Come as a Child (Gary Hemenway/Charles Floyd)
- Chelsea Hostetler (soloist)
8. Go Tell It/Wonderful Child (James Fortune, arr. AyRon Lewis)
- Wendy Jackson (soloist), Alonzo Chadwick (soloist)
9. Zion Rejoice (Joseph Pace II)
- Marla Sampson (soloist)
10. Hallelujah (G.F. Handel, arr. Mervyn Warren, Michael Jackson, Mark Kible)
- Emmanuel Henreid (soloist), Marilyn Keller (soloist)
11. Christmas Worship Medley:
- Erasmus Mutambira: Alpha and Omega
- Traditional: O Come All Ye Faithful
- Gary Sadler/Lynn DeShazo: Be Unto Your Name
- Israel Houghton: Magnificent and Holy
- Israel Houghton: The Almighty Reigns
12. Joy to the World
- Saeeda Wright (soloist)