| SCISSORCUT | Barber's work, Adagio for Strings, by all conclusions suits Christmas concert initially, when jazzed |
| ADAGIO | In music, a slow movement, such as in "___ for Strings" by Samuel Barber (6) |
| SARCASTIC | Artist's taken aback by troupe in concert, initially mocking (9) |
| ORGANIC | Integrated musical instrument in concert initially (7) |
| CAROL | Christmas concert selection |
| NOEL | Christmas concert tune |
| NOELS | Christmas concert tunes |
| ARES | Deity wanting manna for the gods, by all conclusions (4) |
| BARBER | Samuel, U.S. composer noted for his Adagio For Strings (6) |
| ONEEYE | Kept open by the wary to scan vote procedure irregularity. Futile, by all conclusions (3- 3) |
| RULER | Person reigning over you all, the leader by all conclusions |
| SAMUELBARBER | American composer best known for his Adagio for Strings |
| NAMER | One identifying someone on camera from the swagger, by all conclusions (5) |
| DUTY | Responsibility has eluded you just lately, by all conclusions (4) |
| SOFT | Like down clues, no stiff test by all conclusions (4) |
| EERIE | Disturbing the peace, louder hi-fi console by all conclusions (5) |
| STATES | Declares expenses, but data incorrect - false submissions by all conclusions (6) |
| SOYA | It's needed to make tofu fritters go crispy - by all conclusions, ace (4) |
| YETIS | By all conclusions Barbary ape amongst safari park's hairy beasts? |
| SITAR | Plucked Indian lute named for the traditionally three strings by which it is played in Hindustani music (5) |
