DECEMBER 15, 16, 18

Concerts of Thursday, December 15, 2022 8:00pm Friday, December 16, 2022 8:00pm Sunday, December 18, 2022 3:00pm and 7:00pm

NORMAN MACKENZIE, conductor

TIMOTHY MILLER, tenor

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS

SPIVEY HALL CHILDREN'S CHOIR

DR. MARTHA SHAW, Director

The Coca-Cola Holiday Concert series is presented by

Holiday concerts are made possible through an endowment from the Livingston Foundation, in memory of Leslie Livingston Kellar.

The use of cameras or recording devices during the concert is strictly prohibited. Please be kind to those around you and silence your mobile phone and other hand-held devices.

PART ONE—PROPHECY AND ADVENT

“O Come, Emmanuel” (arr. Alice Parker) “Comfort Ye, My People” from Messiah (George Frideric Handel) Timothy Miller, tenor “And the Glory of the Lord” from Messiah (George Frideric Handel) Praeludium, Sostenuto ma non troppo from Missa Solemnis (Ludwig van Beethoven) “Heavenly Light” (Alexander Kopylov) “The First Nowell”* (arr. David Willcocks)*

PART TWO—THE STABLE

“Hodie Christus natus est” from A Ceremony of Carols (Benjamin Britten)

Elisabeth Remy-Johnson, harp “Wolcum Yole!” from A Ceremony of Carols (Britten) “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” (Michael Praetorius) “There Is a Rose in Flower” (Johannes Brahms/Erich Leinsdorf) “Ave Maria” (Franz Schubert)

Timothy Miller, tenor “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” (arr. John Rutter) Elisabeth Remy-Johnson, harp “So Blest a Sight” (arr. Parker)

Arietha Lockhart and Amanda Hoffman, sopranos “Cantique de Noël” (Adam)

Timothy Miller, tenor “Go Where I Send Thee” (arr. Caldwell/Ivory)

Peter Marshall, piano “Away in a Manger” (arr. Parker) “March of the Kings” (arr. Robert Shaw/Parker) “Farandole” from L’Arlésienne (George Bizet, arr. Robert Shaw/Parker) “Bogoroditse Devo” (Virgin Mother of God)

from Vespers (Sergei Rachmaninov) “Hallelujah!” from Messiah (Handel)

PART THREE—AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

“March” from Nutcracker (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky) “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)

Peter Marshall, celeste “Russian Dance” from Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)

David Coucheron, violin “The Boar’s Head” (arr. Shaw/Parker) “I Saw 3 Ships” and “Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly” from Suite No. 4 The Many Moods of Christmas (arr. Robert Russell Bennett)

PART FOUR—ADORATION

“Sweet Little Jesus Boy” (Spiritual)

Timothy Miller, tenor “El Cant des Ocells” (“The Song of the Birds”) (arr. Pablo Casals)

Daniel Laufer, cello “Coventry Carol” (arr. Shaw) “The Shepherds’ Farewell to the Holy Family” from L’Enfance du Christ (Hector Berlioz) “Adeste, fideles”* (arr. Parker)*

THIS CONCERT IS PERFORMED WITHOUT INTERMISSION. *The audience is invited to join the choruses in singing these familiar carols. Words are included on the following pages. Translations of the Vocal Selections, and Sing-Along Carols The audience is invited to join in singing the familiar carols marked with *

“The First Nowell”* The first Nowell the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord, That hath made heav’n and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel!

“Hodie Christus natus est” from A Ceremony of Carols

Today Christ is born. Today the Savior appears. Today on earth angels are singing, archangels rejoicing. Today they proudly proclaim, saying: Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia!

“Wolcom Yole!” from A Ceremony of Carols

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome be thou heavenly King. Welcome, Yule! Welcome, born in one morning Welcome for whom we shall sing! Welcome be ye, Stephen and John; Welcome, Innocents every one; Welcome Thomas, martyred one; Welcome be ye, good New Year; Welcome Twelfth Day, both in fear; Welcome, Saints both loved and dear. Welcome, Yule, welcome! Candlemas, Queen of bliss, Welcome both to more and less. Welcome be ye that are here. Welcome, Yule! Welcome all and make good cheer. Welcome all another year. Welcome, Yule, welcome!

“March of the Kings”

This morning I met the procession Of three great kings who were on a journey, This morning I met the procession Of three great kings on the highway. All laden with gold there followed behind Great warriors who guarded the treasure. All laden with gold there followed behind Great warriors with their shields.

“Bogoroditse Devo” from All-Night Vigil

Rejoice, O Virgin, God-bearer! Mary full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, for Thou hast borne the Savior of our souls.

*“Adeste, Fideles”* 1. Audience (Translation is verse 4)

Adeste, fideles, laeti triumphantes; venite, venite in Bethlehem; natum videte, regem angelorum. Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus, Dominum!

2. Sung by the Choruses, Translation:

God of gods, Light of lights, Carried in a maiden’s womb. True God: begotten, not made. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

3. Sung by the Choruses, Translation:

“Hallelujah!” now sings the angelic chorus; The heavenly host now sings, “Glory to the highest!” O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

4. Audience:

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, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, founded in 1970 by former Music Director, Robert Shaw, is an all-volunteer, auditioned ensemble that performs on a regular basis with the Orchestra and is featured on many of its recordings. Led by Director of Choruses, Norman Mackenzie, the chorus is known for its precision and expressive singing quality. Its recordings have garnered 14 Grammy® Awards (nine for Best Choral Performance; four for Best Classical Recording and one for Best Opera Recording). The Chorus performs large symphonic choral works, under the direction of Co-Artistic Advisors Maestro Robert Spano and Principal Guest Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, and Music Director Designate Nathalie Stutzmann. In addition, the Chorus has been involved in the creation and shaping of numerous world-premiere commissioned works.

NORMAN MACKENZIE, DIRECTOR OF CHORUSES

Norman Mackenzie’s abilities as musical collaborator, conductor and concert organist have brought him international recognition. As Director of Chorus for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) since 2000, he was chosen to help carry forward the creative vision of legendary founding conductor Robert Shaw. During his tenure, the Chorus has made numerous tours and garnered several Grammy® awards, including Best Classical Album and Best Choral Performance.

At the ASO, he prepares the Choruses for all concerts and recordings, works closely with Nathalie Stutzmann on the commissioning and realization of new choral-orchestral works and conducts holiday concerts. In his 14-year association with Mr. Shaw, he was keyboardist for the ASO, principal accompanist for the ASO Choruses and ultimately assistant choral conductor. In addition, he was musical assistant and accompanist for the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, the Robert Shaw Institute Summer Choral Festivals in France and the United States and the famed Shaw/ Carnegie Hall Choral Workshops. He prepared the ASO Chorus for its acclaimed 2003 debut and successive 2008 and 2009 performances in Berlin with the Berlin Philharmonic, in Britten’s War Requiem, Berlioz’s Grande Messe des Morts and Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem, respectively, conducted by ASO Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS

Norman Mackenzie

director of choruses The Frannie & Bill Graves Chair Jeffrey Baxter

choral administrator The Florence Kopleff Chair Peter Marshall

accompanist

SOPRANO 1

Ellen Abney Liz Dean* Laura Foster Michelle Griffin* Erin Jones* Arietha Lockhart** Mindy Margolis* Joneen Padgett* Rachel Paul Susan Ray Samaria Rodriguez Emily Salmond Lydia Sharp Susie Shepardson Stacey Tanner Chelsea Toledo Brianne Turgeon** Deanna Walton Erika Wuerzner Michelle Yancich

SOPRANO 2

Debbie Ashton Sloan Atwood* Jessica Barber Tierney Breedlove Barbara Brown Maggie Carpenter Martha Craft Gina Deaton Erika Elliott Mary Goodwin Amanda Hoffman Melissa Mack Heidi Padovano Lindsay Patten Murray Tramaine Quarterman Marianna Schuck Paula Snelling** Emily Tallant Cheryl Thrash** Donna Weeks**

ALTO 1

June Abbott** Pamela Amy-Cupp Deborah Boland** Emily Campbell Donna Carter-Wood** Patricia DinkinsMatthews* Angel Dotson-Hall Katherine Fisher Beth Freeman* Unita Harris Beverly Hueter* Janet Johnson** Susan Jones Kathleen KellyGeorge* Virginia Little* Staria Lovelady* Alina Luke Frances McDowellBeadle** Sara McKlin Linda Morgan** Katherine Murray** Natalie Pierce Noelle Ross Laura Emiko Soltis Camilla Springfield** Rachel Stewart** Nancy York*

ALTO 2

Nancy Adams* Angelica BlackmanKeim Elizabeth Borland Emily Boyer Marcia Chandler* Carol Comstock Meaghan Curry Alyssa Harris Joia Johnson Sally Kann Nicole Khoury* Lynda Martin Lalla McGee Sun Min Sharon Simons* Cheryl Vanture Kiki Wilson** Diane Woodard**

TENOR 1

Jeffrey Baxter** Christian Bigliani LaRue Bowman John Brandt** Daniel Cameron* Daniel Compton Joseph Cortes Clifford Edge** Steven Farrow** Leif Gilbert-Hansen* James Jarrell* Christopher Patton* Stephen Reed # Jeremiah Robinson Mark Warden*

TENOR 2

Steve Brailsford Charles Cottingham # Phillip Crumbly* Steven Dykes Sean Fletcher John Harr Keith Jeffords** David Kinrade Michael Parker Timothy Parrott Marshall Peterson* Matthew Sellers Thomas Slusher Scott Stephens**

BASS 1

Dock Anderson Russell Cason** Jeremy Christensen Joshua Clark Trey Clegg* Rick Cobb Michael Cranford Thomas Elston Jon Gunnemann** Jason Hamlet Noah Horton Nick Jones # Frank Kingsley Alp Koksal Jackson McCarthy John Newsome Hal Richards Peter Shirts John Terry

BASS 2

Philip Barreca Marcel Benoit Jacob Blevins John Carter Joel Craft** Thomas Hanrahan David Hansen** Tamir Mickens Joel Rose John Ruff* Jonathan Smith* George Sustman David Webster** Gregory Whitmire** Keith Wyatt*

* 20+ years of service ** 30+ years of service # Charter member (1970)

TIMOTHY MILLER, TENOR

Anative of Augusta, GA, tenor Timothy Miller is an active performer with both national and international credits. Operatic roles include, Street in Davis’ X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, Parpignol in Puccini’s La Boheme, Comrade Alexander Ossipon in

Curtis Bryant’s The Secret Agent (World Premiere). Mr. Miller performed the role of Crab Man in critically acclaimed performances of Porgy and Bess at the OpéraComique in Paris and on tour in Luxembourg, Granada, and Normandy. Concert repertoire includes tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Magnificat, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Mozart’s Requiem, Verdi’s Requiem, Adolphus

Hailstork’s I will lift up mine eyes. Widely recognized for his stirring renditions of “God Bless America” during the seventh inning stretch of Atlanta Braves home games, he has extended his exposure well beyond the concert stage. Mr. Miller is also an Assistant Professor of Voice and Music at Morehouse College and serves on the board of the Meridian Herald. DR. MARTHA SHAW, DIRECTOR

Dr. Martha Shaw, founding director of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program and Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Reinhardt University, has taught students at every level from kindergarten through college, and has been honored with teaching awards at four schools. Under her direction, the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir and Spivey Hall Tour Choir have been featured in performances for state, regional, and national conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, the national conference of the Orff-Schulwerk Association, and the 2010 national conference of Chorus America. Because of the artistry and mature vocal sound exhibited by her choirs, she has received numerous invitations as a clinician and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. Her choirs have been featured in nationally-syndicated public-radio broadcasts of Performance Today and From The Top, as well as in WABE FM broadcasts of Atlanta Music Scene.

For 13 years, Dr. Shaw taught at Shorter University. She also taught at the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting with Larry Wyatt. Prior to her collegiate teaching, she was a music specialist for Atlanta’s Fulton County

for 15 years. Studying with Donald Neuen, she earned a Master of Science in Music Education from the University of Tennessee. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Shorter College.

SPIVEY HALL CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Located on the campus of Clayton State University and dedicated to excellence, the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program offers professional-level instruction in vocal technique, music theory, sight singing, ear training, and presentation as well as exposure to a variety of choral styles. Involvement also enhances young people’s lives, helping them to develop self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility, compassion, teamwork, and confidence in their abilities. The formation of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program is another successful endeavor by the Walter and Emilie Spivey Foundation, the Spivey Hall Education Committee, and Clayton State University to provide supplementary music education programs to metroAtlanta youth from 17 different counties.

SPIVEY HALL CHILDREN'S CHORUS

Dr. Martha Shaw

director Ellen Ashby Rex Ashby Ruth Ashby Serena Avery Isabella Bagwell Madison Bartlett Margaret Black Elise Byrd Michael Carocci Khamoyne Carter Kara Cauble Titus Cauble Aailee Chapman Catherine Corriere Connor Corriere Grace Cox Kameron Cox Karina Davis Ashley Dixon Messiah Draggs Karyn Hancock Shaniya Henderson Alexandria Henderson Loren Hyde Mia Just-Buddy Katlynn Kearse Hyehyeon Kim Avery Kolm Jordan Lang Katherine Lewis-John Abigail Marchman Spencer Markham James Markham Madeleine Markham Cadence McMichen Lorraine Melville Jae Melville Jeriah MoorerAlexander Khair Muhammad Christiana O’Rork Keira Passmore Elizabeth Pulliam Grace Pulliam Zoe Purcaro Violet Riggle Inara Russell Armani Sanders Elizabeth Sekar Lilian Shepherd Catherine Siguenza Anna Leigh Smith Abigail Snelson Preston Snow Edward Stark Thomas Stark Christa Nicole Stephenson Perry Sullivan Landyn Thedford Jimaya Thompson Sherida Valencia Mercedes Watson Madison Wellons Morgan Wellons Lydia Wells Abigail Wheeler