A
Choral
Christmas

2007

 

                                                                                                                                            

Let There Be Music                                                        by Williams and Elliott

We open with our traditional theme song.            
                                                            

Sing Merry Christmas                                                         David Julian Michaels

A joyous carol performed as a round.                                                                        

 

The Simple Gifts of Christmas                                               Arranged by Ed Lojeski

A lovely fusion of the old Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts” with the English carol “The Friendly Beasts”. Nathan Lafontaine joins us on clarinet.

 

Christmas Waltz                                                          Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne

Christmas wishes set to a waltz tempo.

       

The Shepherds’ Farewell to the Holy Family                               Hector Berlioz

A moving blessing from “The Childhood of Christ”                                                                                                                                                   

 

A Celtic Christmas                                                       Arranged by Audrey Snyder

This lovely “Wexford Carol” dates back to the 12^th century.

 

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch                               Dr. Seuss and Albert Hague

The chorus has fun scolding Dr. Seuss’ arch Christmas villain

 

As Lately We Watched                                                Arranged by Charles Black

An Austrian celebration of Christ’s birth, sung again by shepherds in the fields. Solo by Renelle Hebert.

 

O Holy Night                                                                           Arranged by Mac Huff

A stirring conclusion to the first half of the program.

 

     

---INTERMISSION—

 

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year         Eddie Pola and George Wyle

We celebrate the season to start the second half.

       

The Sound of Christmas                                                                       Lloyd Conley

Contrasting Christmas at home today with the first Christmas.

 

Going to Bethlehem                                                                                Jay Althouse

A rhythmic spiritual for Christmas. Descant by Susan Hill.

 

Christmas Time is Here                                Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi

A time for families to gather and share the joy of the season.

                                                                                                                                            

Mary’s Little Boy Chile                                                                    Jester Hairston

An original spiritual with West Indian rhythms, featuring the Calypso Christmas Caballeros: John Murphy, Joey Michaud, Tim Recko, and Walt Howe

 

The Canon Carol                                                        Arranged by Frank McKown

The First Noel built on a foundation of the Pachelbel Canon

 

A Baroque Christmas                                                       Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Traditional Christmas carol medley.

 

   … and something extra for the season???

 

Go with a Song in Your Heart                                                              Jay Althouse

Our traditional closing.