A Choral Christmas Let There Be Music by Williams and Elliott
We open with our rousing theme song.

The Syncopated Clock by Leroy Anderson
Anderson was once the resident composer/arranger for the Boston Pops. he left us many enjoyable songs, such as this one. Tick! Tock!

Jean By Rod McKuen, arranged by Harry Dexter
Jean, Jean, you're young and alive, from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

South Pacific by Rogers & Hammerstein, arr. Clay Warnick
A medley of the great songs from the 1949 musical set in the Pacific islands in World War II.

The Majesty and Glory of His Name Tom Fettke, Linda Lee Johnson
An inspiring song dedicated to our late member Kathy Wright, who loved this music.

Funiculi, Funicula by Luigi Denza, arr. by David Eddleman
This joyous song was written in 1880 to celebrate the opening of the new funicular railway that climbed Mt. Vesuvius

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
A traditional spiritual that we love to sing.

Neighbor's Chorus Jacques Offenbach
From the obscure comic opera, La Jolie Parfumeuse. In this song, nosy villagers imagine the worst about their neighbors.

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Step to the Rear Elmer Bernstein, Carolyn Leigh
From How, Now, Dow Jones. Let a winner lead the way!

If I Loved You Rogers & Hammerstein, arr. Kirby Shaw
A wistful loved song from Carousel

Fiddler on the Roof Harnick & Boch, arr. Norman Leyden
Choral selections from the great musical, narrated by Walt Howe

Aupres do Ma Blonde Arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw
French Folk Song

Coney Island Baby Arranged by the Mainstreamers
Barbershop at its best, belted by the boisterous tenors, baritones, and basses.

The Prayer Sager, Foster, arr. Teena Chinn
A beautiful, haunting prayer, sung partly in Italian. Translation from the Italian lyrics:
We dream of a world without more violence.
A world of justice and hope.
Each gives the hand to his neighbor,
Symbol of peace, and brotherhood.
And the faith that you have lit in us
I feel shall save us.

Elijah Rock Arranged by Jester Hairsont
A traditional spiritual that really rocks

When the Saints Go Marching In Arranged by John Rutter
A rousing version of this traditional song closes the formal program. Join us for the last verse, if you wish!

Planned Encore:
O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam, arr. by Edward S. Breck
Solo by Joanne Colella Boag

Go with a Song in Your Heart by Jay Althouse
Our traditional closing.