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COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY BRASS CHOIR

Christmas in Brass ……………………….. David Uber

Canzona per sonare No. 2 ……………………….. Giovanni Gabrieli edited by Robert King

Panoramic Fanfare ……………………….. Tyler S. Grant

P R O G R A M

O come, O come Emmanuel

Richard Witteman, Flügelhorn Solo

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR

O Magnum Mysterium ……………………… Morten Lauridsen

O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in

praesepio! Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia!

O great mystery, and wondrous sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in their manger! Blessed

is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!

EVERYBODY SING: (Please remain seated) LET ALL MORTAL FLESH KEEP SILENCE

1) Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand. 2) At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim with sleepless eye, veil their faces to the Presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, “Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord most high!”

ALL CHOIRS

The Glory of the Father …………………………….. Egil Hovland

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. We beheld the glory of the Father, full of grace and truth. In

the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. He

came to his own, and his own received him not.

ALL CHOIRS AND BRASS ENSEMBLE

Personent Hodie ……..……………………. arr. Lara Hoggard (Tune and text: Piae Cantiones: 1582) Let youthful voices resound today, joyfully praising Him who is born for us, who is given unto us by the

most-high God, and brought forth from a Virgin. He is born in the world, is wrapped in swaddling cloths,

and placed in a manger in a stable of beasts. He is the ruler over all things. Three wise men come, bearing

gifts. They have found the babe by following a little star. Adoring the Lord, they offer Him gold, incense

and myrrh. Let all the young choristers now sing, as did the angels, praising Him who has come into the

world: "Glory to God in the highest!"

ALL CHOIRS AND THE AMADEUS CHAMBER SYMPHONY

From Christus ……………………………… Felix Mendelssohn

There Shall A Star Come Out Of Jacob There shall a star come out of Jacob and a scepter shall rise out of Israel. With might destroying princes and

nations. As bright the star of morning gleams, so Jesus sheds His glorious beams of light and consolation!

Thy Word, O Lord, radiance darting, truth imparting, gives salvation. Thine be praise and adoration!

From Gloria …………………… Antonio Vivaldi Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Glory to God in the highest.

EVERYBODY SING: (Please stand)

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

1) O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of angels: O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2) Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens from heav'n above; Glory to God in the highest: O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. (PLEASE BE SEATED)

THE ST. JOHN’S BOYS’ CHOIR

Magnificat ..................................... Christine Donkin

Magnificat anima mea Dominum et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suæ: Ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.

Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus

eum.

Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles.

Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,

Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in sæcula.

Gloria Patria et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.

Sicut erat in principio, et nunc et semper et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his

handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth, all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified

me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength

with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their

seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty

away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel: As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his

seed forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Do You Hear What I Hear? …………… Gloria Shayne arr. Harry Simeone Said the night wind to the little lamb, “Do you see what I see, ‘way up in the sky, little lamb? Do you see what I see? A

star, dancing in the night, with a tail as big as a kite.”

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear, ringing through the sky, shepherd boy? Do you hear

what I hear?” A song, high above the tree, with a voice as big as the sea.”

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, “Do you know what I know, in your palace, warm mighty king? Do you know

what I know?” A child shivers in the cold. Let us bring him silver and gold.”

Said the king to the people everywhere, “Listen to what I say: Pray for peace, people everywhere. Listen to what I say:

The child, sleeping in the night, he will bring us goodness and light.”

Ding Dong! Merrily On High ………………. Traditional French Carol arr. Howard Cable

Ding Dong! Merrily on high, the bells are gaily ringing. Ding dong, happily reply the angels all are singing:

Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

Ding dong, carol all the bells, wait not now do not tarry. Ring out, sound the good noel, the baby born of

Mary. Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

Hark now, happily we sing and join the angels singing. Ding dong, sound the steeple bell, for joyous news we

are bringing. Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

EVERYBODY SING: (Please stand) LO, HOW A ROSE 1) Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem has sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming as men of old have sung. It came a flow'ret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night. 2) Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind; with Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind. To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Savior, when half spent was the night.

(PLEASE BE SEATED)

SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY MEN’S CHORUS

Betelehemu ……………………………………….. arr. Wendell Whalum (Nigerian Christmas Song)

Betelehemu – Awa yia Baba gbojule, Awa yao ri Baba fehinti.

Nibo labi Jesu, nibo labe bi I, Betelehum ilu ara, nibo la bi Baba o daju.

Iyin nifun o. Adupe fun o, Adupe fun ojo oni, Baba oloreo, Iyin fun o Baba anu, Baba toda wasi.

We are glad that we have a Father to trust. We are glad that we have a Father to rely upon.

Where was Jesus born? Where was he born? Bethlehem, the city of wonder. That is where the Father was

born for sure. Praise, praise, praise be to Him. We thank Thee, we thank Thee for this day, gracious Father.

Praise, praise be to Thee, Merciful Father.

I heard the Voice of Jesus Say …………………… Thomas Tallis (melody)

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon

my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, weary, and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting place, and He has

made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold I freely give the living water, thirsty one, stoop down, and drink, and

live.” I came to Jesus and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and

He has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘I am this dark world’s light. Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy

day be bright.’ I looked to Jesus and I found in Him my star, my sun; and in that Light of Life I’ll walk till

traveling days are done.

Hodie Christus Natus Est ……………………. Axel Theimer

Hodie Christus natus est, Noe! Hodie salvator apparuit. Noe!

Hodie in terra canunt angeli, Noe. Laetantur archangeli. Noe!

Hodie exultant justi dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Noe!

Today Christ is born; today the Savior has appeared; today the Angels sing, the Archangels rejoice;

today the righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia!

EVERYBODY SING: (Please remain seated) HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING 1) Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem, Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King. 2) Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord; late in time behold Him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veil’d in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’Incarnate Deity, pleased as Man with man to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT WOMEN’S CHOIR

Natus Est Emmanuel ……………………… Libby Larsen Ad cantum laeticiae nos invitat hodie

Spes et amor patriae coelestis.

Natus est Emanuel, quod praedixit Gabriel

Unde Sanctus Daniel est testis.

Ergo nos cum gaudio Nostra simul concio

Benedicat Dominio jubilo

Rejoicing in song we welcome the day

Hope and love of our Heavenly home.

Born is Emmanuel, foetold by Gabriel

Blessed Daniel is his witness

Therefore with joy, together in our assembly,

Let us praise the Lord with jubilation.

Gaudete …………………….. arr. Michael Engelhardt Gaudete, Gaudete! Christus est natus ex maria virgine, Gaudete!

Tempus ad est gratiae, hoc quod optabamus; Carmina laetitiae, Devote redamus.

Deus homo factus est, natura mirante; Mundus renovatus est a Christo regnante.

Ergo nostra cantio, psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro.

Rejoice, Rejoice! Christ is born of the virgin Mary, Rejoice!

It is now the time of grace that we have desired; Let us devoutly return songs of rejoicing.

God was made man, and nature marvels; The world was renewed by Christ who is King.

Therefore let our song now resound in purification; Let it give praises to the Lord: Salvation to our King.

EVERYBODY SING: (Please stand)

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH 1) Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains; and the mountains in reply echo back their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2) Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; come adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

(PLEASE BE SEATED)

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR

Coventry Carol …………………………… arr. Francis Grier

(Refrain) Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, by, by lully lullay, thou little tiny child, by by, lully lullay.

O sisters too, how may we do for to preserve this day this poor youngling, for whom we do sing, by by, lully lullay.

Herod, the king, in his raging, charged he has this day his men of might in his own sight, all young children to slay.

That woe is me, poor child for thee! And ever morn and day, for thy parting neither say nor sing by by, lully lullay!

(Refrain)

Mariä Wiegenlied (Mary’s Slumber Song) ……………. Max Reger Maria sitzt am Rosenhag und wiegt ihr Jesuskind, durch die Blätter leise weht der warme Sommerwind. Zu ihren Füßen singt ein

buntes Vögelein: Schlaf, Kindlein, süße, schlaf nun ein!

Hold ist dein Lächeln, holder deines Schlummers Lust, leg dein müdes Köpfchen fest an deiner Mutter Brust! Schlaf, Kindlein,

süße, schlaf nun ein!

Mary sits in a rose-garden, rocking her child Jesus and a gentle summer’s breeze gently drifts through the leaves. At her feet a

brightly colored little bird sings: Sleep, dear little child, go to sleep!

Your smile is so gentle, more precious is your welcome rest. Gently let your head rest on your mother’s breast. Sleep, dear little

child, go to sleep!

Go, Tell It on the Mountain ………………….. arr. Stacey V. Gibbs (Refrain) Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ was

born.

When I was a seeker, I sought both night and day. I asked the Lord to help me, and He showed me the way.

(Refrain)

They found a lowly manger, where humble Christ was born, and God sent our salvation that blessed Christmas morn.

(Refrain)

ALL CHOIRS

Dona Nobis Pacem …………………………… Bob Chilcott

Dona nobis pacem.

Grant us peace.

EVERYBODDY SING: (Please stand) SILENT NIGHT 1) Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, round yon Virgin, Mother and Child, Holy Infant, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace. 2) Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht nur das traute hochheilige Paar, holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar. Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! 3) Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

(PLEASE BE SEATED)

ALL CHOIRS AND THE AMADEUS CHAMBER SYMPHONY

From Gloria …………………… Antonio Vivaldi Quoniam tu solus sanctus

Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the most High, Jesus Christ,

Cum Sancto Spiritu

Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.

with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

(PLEASE STAND)

Hallelujah (from “The Messiah”) ………………… George F. Handel

EVERYBODY SING: JOY TO THE WORLD 1) Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her king; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing. 2) He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love.

O U R B E S T W I S H E S F O R A M O S T J O Y O U S

H O L I D A Y S E A S O N!

P E R F O R M E R S

THE ST. JOHN'S BOYS' CHOIR André Heywood, Artistic Director

James Anderson Zaccory Anderson Jonah Atkinson Reese Blondin

Daniel Dusing Ethan Eltgroth Mark Goenner Andrew Gritman

Paul Heuer Logan Higel Aiden Hilger Adrian Hobbs

Hayden Koehn Nick Kulus Jacob Lance Spencer Lathe

Sebastian Lau Karl Lexvold Charlie Lindell Charlie Magnuson

Josh Mertensotto T.J. Moody Wyatt Oxton Levi Patton

Quin Ringsmuth Noah Rosenberger Nathan Rysavy Grant Schroers

Isaac Schroers Xavier Steffes Leo Sun George Vedder

Liam Zenner

AMADEUS CHAMBER SYMPHONY

Axel Theimer, Conductor

Violin 1 Marion Judish, Concertmaster Kristin Bauer Laura Dahl

Rachel Tisdahl Laura Wolfram

Violin 2 Susan Dubin, Principal Tyler Gaeth Tamara Hobbs Linda Peck

Jeanie Schoephoerster Shigeyuki Yachi

Viola Jim Johnson, Principal Kim Fahy Dan Larson Carter Scheele

Cello Fr. William Skudlarek, OSB Steven Eckblad

Bass Patrick Dinndorf Dave Lorenz

Flute Betsy Eickhoff Megan Carlone

Oboe Chelsea Schwartzkopf Rachel Koehler

Clarinet Tom Gaetz Katie Johnson

Bassoon Maia Hamann Richard Chandler

Trumpet Richard Witteman Sean Jacobson

French Horn Terri Deming Louise Clinton

Trombone Brian Campbell

Timpani Nelson Mitchell

Organ Peter Vanderwaal

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT WOMEN’S CHOIR Susan H. Cogdill, Conductor Soprano 1 Bailey Alter Liz Berning Julia Black Wyndham Chalmers

Mollee Girgen Abby Houliston Katie Kulus Ting Liu

Julia Petron Allie Swearingen Jessica Torrison Tessa Venables

Soprano 2 Paige Barfknecht Maija Eickhoff Carissa Flores Rachael Gronstal

Louise Haupert Katie Hinrichs Mary Kolasa Jane Koll

Allison Maddock Kara Steichen Emma Thiemann Frances Thornton

Sela Weber Briana Ziemer

Alto 1 Anna Blesener Bernie Donlon Sabrina Ehrmantraut Carly Hulstein

Sydney Jones Annette Klomp Annabelle Larson Alexis Neas

Madeline Nelson Emily O’Gara Jessica Sawyer Kate Stebbins

Mary VanHeel

Alto 2 Ellen Bartyzal Emily Booth Reagan Hightower Abby Hillyer

Kathryn Hockman Quinn Hynes-Marquette Sydney Jordahl

Jane Ludwig Sarah Neve Anja Ozols

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY BRASS CHOIR

Justin T. Zanchuk, Conductor Trumpet Michaela Becker George Doyle Jacob Ford

Patrick Janning Hudson Maiers Quinlen Marshall

Curtis Noecker Alexander Patton Emma Stomberg

Horn Simeon Joshua Farquharson Andrew McIntyre Trey Perez

Jessica Thwaites

Trombone Owyn Ferguson Kevin Lamb Samuel Rohret

Zelda Wear (bass) RudolfphWilson Tian Yi (Jason) Zhang

Euphonium Josh Gavin Nicholas Tawil

Tuba George Dornbach Bauer Stetzenbach Jordan Zachmann

COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR

Axel Theimer, Conductor Soprano Marissa Bauer Maria Baumann Taylor Billion Grace Cardinal

Emily Dosch Francesca Duquette Kate Hillesheim Mary Lara

Alli Meinecke Madelaine Padula Alexis Solheid Ashley Uphoff

Morgan Windsperger

Altos Johanna Dykhoff Taylor Kainz Maria Leibel Nora Merk

Ally Nelson Arthur Overvold Angelica Reyes Alayna Rick

Chelsea Ricker Grace Spaniol Brianna Steigauf Marie Valois

Tenors Jacob Kempenich Elliot Olson Dominik Ruch Adam Schwartz

Alexander Seefeldt

Basses Jacob Ahles Ben Degenhardt Ethan Ferry Martin Figueroa

Sean Kelly Matt Kiminski Joseph Lara Paul Nasvik

Ben Ungar Luke VanOverbeke

SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY MEN'S CHORUS

Axel Theimer, Conductor

Tenor I Matt Billion Joey Christenson Logan Dahlquist Cody Ewald

Jason Iverson Theodore Knudson Michael Lah Noah Polipnick

Alexander Ramirez Cameron Swanson

Tenor II Alec Boedigheimer Ryan Gallagher John Girgen Gus Kjolhaug

Joseph Larson Joseph Meier Andrew Renier Stephen Renze

Jacob Wankel Nathan Williams

Bass I Steven Bezdichek-Pfahning Jack Cassidy Tom Richmond Conner Strong

Bass II Antonio Arellano Jake Brand River McNabb Bryan Moreira

Paul Nasvik Isaac Rillo