“What Child Is This” by Vanessa Joy is found on the Classical Crossover Christmas CD entitled “Joy To The World” by Vanessa Joy and can be found here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. “What Child Is This” is a Christmas carol written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865. As […]
“Away In A Manger” by Vanessa Joy is the 9th song found on the Classical Crossover Christmas CD entitled “Joy To The World” by Vanessa Joy and can be found here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. Away In A Manger is a Christmas Carol that has been around since […]
“Child In A Manger” by Vanessa Joy is written by Mary MacDonald and translated into English by Lachlan Macbean in 1888. It is a traditional Gaelic melody called Bunessan. It is a delicate melody that is perfect for Christmas celebrations. The familiar beautiful hymn melody is also shared by the hymn titled “Morning Has Broken” […]
“Watchman Tell Us Of The Night” by Vanessa Joy is on the album “Joy To the World” and can be found here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. It was written by a Unitarian poet named Sir John Bowring. It is taken from the book of Isaiah chapter 21 as well as […]
“Coventry Carol” by Vanessa Joy dates back to the 16th Century. It is an English Christmas Carol who’s author is unknown. “Coventry Carol” is on the album “Joy To the World” and can be found here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. The piano accompaniment was arranged by Marvin Goldstein the […]
“In The Bleak Midwinter” by Vanessa Joy is an English carol written by the poet Christina Rossetti. It was set to music in 1906 and we have sung it throughout the world ever since. It is an endearing Christmas lullaby. “In the Bleak Midwinter” is on the album “Joy To the World” and can be […]
“Noel Noel” by Vanessa Joy is a Christmas song written by Vanessa Joy and is on her album “Joy To the World” and can be found in her store here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. As you listen to the song “Noel, Noel” you will find the lyric […]
“On This Day” by Vanessa Joy is a Christmas song from her album “Joy To the World” and can be found in her store here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. “On This Day” is a little less familiar Christmas Carol that has a great meaning within the […]
The song “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is the second song found on the Classical Crossover Christmas CD entitled “Joy To The World” by Vanessa Joy and can be found here or you can listen to it here in Vanessa Joy’s store or here on youtube. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” has been sung over the years […]
Come see Vanessa Joy and Marvin Goldstein perform at the Tabernacle Square Concert December 30, 2017 at 7:45-8:45pm
Joy to the world written by Isaac Watts is a hymn based on scripture found in Psalms in the Holy Bible. The lyrics celebrate Christ’s birth but wasn’t intended to be a Christmas song originally. The song was first published in 1719. Today is played worldwide and many people know it and sing it at […]
Hope you enjoy the Video – The Voice. This concert was performed in the beautiful scenic mountains at the outdoor venue in Utah at the Draper Amphitheater . The Celtic inspiring song “The Voice” that is being sung in this video can be found here for purchase. This was a very exciting and thrilling concert for many […]
Please join me for an Evening of Testimony and Music in Valrico, Florida at the Brandon Florida Stake Fireside at 6:00pm at 4806 Bell Shoals Road Valrico, FL 33596 on Sunday, December 17, 2017
Your relationships will grow if you learn how to listen. I pass a big beautiful flowering shrub every day. We call it the butterfly bush. The butterflies don’t make a sound, but I listen and watch them anyway. I’ve seen up to 20 butterflies at one time fluttering around it. Butterflies always cheer me up. […]
How many times in a day do you wish you could change your mood? Seriously? Do you know how many different moods you find yourself in on any given day? My great uncle died. I cried when I found out. My niece won a soccer tournament and I cheered. My friend had a bad day […]
We are so blessed to live in this country. It is Patriot Day today. A sad day to remember. I love this country. After spending a little time outside of this country, it’s easy to realize that what we have here is precious. We are able to worship however we want. We are free to […]
Do you have goals? Do you know how to reach your goals? Do you have something in your life that you would like to accomplish, but life happens and you don’t seem to have the time it takes to get it done? Book your priorities into your calendar and see what happens. I’m writing a […]
Do you want to reach your goals? It’s fight procrastination day! There is no way procrastination can happen if you want something. It takes courage, sacrifice, dedication, focus, energy and persistence. You can’t give up if you want to reach your goals. You’ve got to hang in there and work towards them. So many people […]
Are you resting from your labors? Happy Labor Day!!! I’m on a cruise right now enjoying Alaska! I hope you’re taking a vacation day too and doing nothing but fun things today. You deserve a day off! I hope you have a great day. You know nothing worth having comes easy so as you work […]
Have you written a letter lately? When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone? A physical hand written letter? Not just texting or emailing? Today is letter writing day! Do you love to receive a letter in the mail like I do? It is such a magic touch for a business to […]
My tip of the day is to pray! Did you pray today? Getting ready to go on a cruise to Alaska, have you ever been there? It’s a bit of chaos to be unpacking and repacking for another trip. Some ask me “how do you do it all”? “You’ve got to pray just to make […]
How do you communicate? It is so important. I wonder sometimes, if it is possible to sing everything, because words just get in the way? This is why I love music, because words alone do not have the same effect. Are you enjoying BYU Education Week this week? That’s where I am right now and […]
Just a few more days before our Draper, Utah Concert! Marvin Goldstein will be performing with me as well as an orchestra. Hope you’ve got your ticket? Hope to see you there at 8:00! Can’t wait to sing for you! Haven’t heard Vanessa sing yet? Go here to download her free song? Read below about […]
Need some inspiration? I sure do every day! Did you know “Sweet By and By” is an inspirational music tool you can use to bring a beautiful spirit into your life? You will experience peace and comfort when listening to hymns. It is especially encouraging when you are going through trials and need spiritual uplift. For […]