Greenwood Singers, under the direction of Founder & Artistic Director Robert de Frece, presents The Many Moods of Christmas on Friday, Decmeber 5, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church (10025 105 Street) at 7:30 PM. The choir will be joined by the University of Alberta Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers, pianist Helen Stuart, organist Marnie Giesbrecht, bassist Jeff Johnson, and percussionist Murray Smith. This concert is proudly presented by Snyder & Associates LLP and CKUA Radio. This concert kicks off the choir's 37th season.
From a cappella motets for Advent and Christmas to sparkling arrangements of beloved Christmas carols to favourite popular holiday songs, you won't want to miss this annual musical celebration of Christmas!
I |
Joy to the World |
Arr. Joel Raney |
University of Alberta Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers Marnie Giesbrecht, Organ Helen Stuart, Piano Greenwood Singers |
II |
O Beatum et Sacrosanctum Diem |
Peter Philips |
Ave Maria |
Jacobus Clemens non Papa |
Gloria in Excelsis Deo |
Thomas Weelkes |
III |
Four Christmas Carols |
Arr. Ola Gjeilo |
- Away in a Manger
- The Holly and the Ivy
- Coventry Carol
- The First Nowell
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IV |
Three Christmas Carols |
Arr. Mack Wilberg |
- Noe! Noe!
- O Green and Shimmering Tree, Good Day
- Carol to the King
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Marnie Giesbrecht, Organ Helen Stuart, Piano Murray Smith, Snare Drum University of Alberta Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers |
INTERMISSION |
V |
A Merry Christmas |
Arr. Anna Laura Page |
- Ding Dong, Merrily on High
- Masters in This Hall
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
- Ding Dong, Merrily on High
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Coventry Carol |
Arr. Anna Laura Page |
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year |
Edward Pola & George Wyle, Arr. Joel Raney |
University of Alberta Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers |
VI |
We Wish You the Merriest |
Les Brown, Arr. Jack Halloran |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas |
Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane, Arr. Mark Hayes |
A Holly Jolly Christmas |
Johnny Marks, Arr. Harry Simeone |
Winter Wonderland |
Dick Smith & Felix Bernard, Arr. Lloyd Conley |
Ring Those Christmas Bells |
Gus Levene & Marvin Fisher, Arr. Ryan Murphy |
Helen Stuart, Piano Jeff Johnson, Bass Murray Smith, Drums University of Alberta Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers |
Tickets for The Many Moods of Christmas are $20 for Adults and $18 for Students/Seniors (plus agency fees) and are available from TIX on the Square (9930 102 Avenue) 780.420.1757, from choir members, and at the door.
Greenwood Singers is very grateful to the following:
Presenting Sponsor
Snyder & Associates LLP
Silver Sponsor
Henry Bereznicki
Bronze Sponsor
Edmonton Vocal Arts
Media Sponsor
CKUA Radio Network
Ongoing Support Provided By:
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Edmonton Arts Council, City of Edmonton
The Greenwood Chamber Singers Society is a Registered Canadian Charity
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