The Last Few Years and the Future
What kind of music do we sing? What do we plan for the future? We hope this gives you some idea.
Christmas 2019 - Handel's Messiah
The Majesty and Glory of Your Name (Psalm 8)
Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King
Messiah George Frideric Handel
Part One: The Prophecy and Promise
Comfort Ye my people – Recitative for Tenor
Ev’ry valley shall be exalted – Aria for Tenor
And the glory of the Lord – Chorus
Scene Two: The Purifying Messiah
Thus saith the Lord – Recitative for Bass
But who may abide the day of His coming?
And He shall purify – Chorus
Scene Three: God’s Glory Comes Through a Virgin
Behold, a virgin shall conceive – Aria for Mezzo Soprano
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion – Aria for Alto and Chorus
Scene Four: From Darkness Comes the Light of the World
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth – Bass
The people that walked in darkness – Aria for Bass
For unto us a Child is born - Chorus
INTERMISSION
Scene Five: The Christmas Story
There were shepherds abiding in the field – Soprano
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them – Soprano
And the angel said unto them – Recitative for Soprano
And suddenly there was with the angel – Soprano
Glory to God – Chorus
Scene Six: Christ, the Shepherd-King’s Ministry on Earth
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion – Aria for Soprano
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened- Aria for Alto
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd – Aria for Alto and Soprano
His yoke is easy, and His burden is light – Chorus
Hallelujah – Chorus
Do You Hear What I Hear? Craig Courtney
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Spring 2019 - Bound for Glory
I Sing Because I’m Happy arr. Kenneth Paden adapted by Rollo Dilworth
Heavenly Home: Three American Songs arr. Shawn Kirchner
Unclouded Day Rev. J.K. Alwood (1828-1909)
Angel Band Tune by William Bradbury, 1862
Hallelujah Music by William Walker, 1835
+++ Intermission +++
Gospel Mass Robert Ray
I. Kyrie – Lord Have Mercy
II. Gloria – Glory to God in the Highest
III. Credo – I Believe in God
IV. Acclamation – Hallelujah Praise the Lord
V. Sanctus – Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts
VI. Agnus Dei – Lamb of God