Atlanta Master Chorale | December 2023

STMAS CHRIwith

ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 | 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 | 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 | 4PM Schwartz Center for Performing Arts ERIC NELSON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

presents

CHRISTMAS

with ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE

ERIC NELSON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JONATHAN EASTER, PIANO, ORGAN

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 | 8PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 | 8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 | 4PM

Emerson Concert Hall Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Atlanta, Georgia

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The Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is a place where teaching, learning, and performance merge to create a vital arts presence for the entire community. The concert hall was funded by and is named after Atlanta scientist Cherry Logan Emerson who earned a BA and MA from Emory in the 1930s. It houses a 14-ton Werner Wortsman Memorial Organ built by top North American builder Daniel Jaeckel, which was installed in 2005.

A C C E SS I B I L I T Y: We welcome all guests with special needs. The Schwartz Center

for Performing Arts is committed to providing performances and facilities accessible to all. Please direct all accommodation requests to the Schwartz Center Box Office at least 24 hours in advance of the event at 404.727.5050 or by email at BoxOffice@Emory.edu.

P R O G R A M The Waits’ Carol (1998)....................................................... Grace M. Stutsman (1886–1970) arr. Hugh Thomas (1912–2002) Carol of the Bells (1936)......................................................Mykola Leontovych (1877–1921) arr. Peter J. Wilhousky (1902–1978) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (1963)........Eddie Pola (1907–1995) & George Wyle (1916–2003) arr. Jerry Rubino (1902–1978) I Saw Three Ships (2020)..................................................................Traditional English Carol arr. Andy Brooke (b. 1970) Megan Schuitema, Soprano What Sweeter Music (2018).................................................................... Will Todd (b. 1970) Salvation is Created (1913)....................... Kievan Chant; arr. Pavel Tchesnokoff (1877–1944) Ave Maria (1992)...................................................................................Javier Busto (b. 1949) Virga Jesse (1885)..................................................................... Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) A Babe is Born (1971)............................................................ William Mathias (1934–1992) A Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas (1999)....Frederic Austin (1872–1952) arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1948)

AUDIENCE CAROLS Deck the Halls Jingle Bells Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

Go, Tell It on the Mountain (2021)...........Traditional Spiritual; arr. Roland Carter (b. 1942) June Webb, Alto Mary, Did You Know? (2023)..................... Mark Lowry (b. 1958) & Buddy Greene (b. 1953) arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1948) Joseph Ripley, Bass In the Bleak Midwinter (2023)............Gustav Holst (1874–1934); arr. Dan Forrest (b. 1978) Silent Night (2016).....................Franz Xaver Gruber (1787–1863); arr. Eric Nelson (b. 1959) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (2002).....................................Arr. Mack Wilberg (b. 1955)

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THE WAITS’ CAROL

Grace M. Stutsman (1886–1970), arr. Hugh Thomas (1912–2002) Published by Oxford University Press © 1998 In Bethlehem ’neath starlit skies A Babe within a manger lies No room inside the hostel there For Joseph or Madonna fair No one to lighten their despair The hostel rang with song and shout Yet none there were who looked without But ah! Within that stable old The beasts a wondrous sight behold Three wise men bearing gifts of gold And so good friends we wish you well To you we bring this glad noel Our sweetest carols gaily ring To welcome Christ the infant King To you the joyous news we bring To you we bring this glad noel!

CAROL OF THE BELLS

Music: Mykola Leontovych (1877–1921), arr. Peter J. Wilhousky (1902–1978) Text: Peter J. Wilhousky (1902–1978) Published by Carl Fischer, Inc. © 1936, copyright renewed 2004 Carl Fischer, LLC Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, “Throw cares away” Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song, with joyful ring, all caroling One seems to hear, words of good cheer, from everywhere, filling the air O, how they pound, raising the sound, o’er hill and dale, telling their tale Gayly they ring, while people sing, songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!

Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!

On, on they send, on without end, their joyful tone, to every home.

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Words and Music by Eddie Pola (1907–1995) and George Wyle (1916–2003), arr. Jerry Rubino (1902–1978) Published by Barnaby Music Corp. © 1963, copyright renewed 1991 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

It’s the hap, happiest season of all, with those holiday greetings and gay, happy meetings when friends come to call.

It’s the hap, happiest season of all.

There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow.

There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

There’ll be much mistletoeing, and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

I SAW THREE SHIPS

Traditional English Carol, arr. Andy Brooke (b. 1970) Published by Oxford University Press © 2020 I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, I saw three ships come sailing in, On Christmas Day in the morning.

And what was in those ships all three?

On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And what was in those ships all three?

On Christmas Day in the morning.

Our Saviour Christ and his lady, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, Our Saviour Christ and his lady, On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the angels in heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day,

And all the angels in heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day, And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning.

WHAT SWEETER MUSIC Music: Will Todd (b. 1970) Text: Adapted from Robert Herrick (1591–1674) Published by Boosey & Hawkes © 2018 What sweeter music can we bring Than a carol, for to sing The birth of this our heavenly King?

Awake the voice, awake the string!

Heart, ear, and eye, and everything Awake!

We see Him come, and know Him ours, Who with His sunshine and His showers, Turns the patient ground to flowers.

The darling of the world is come, And fit it is we find a room To welcome Him. Awake!

The nobler part of all the house here is the heart, Which we will give Him; And bequeath this holly, and this ivy wreath, To do Him honour, who’s our King, And Lord of all this revelling.

What sweeter music can we bring to our heavenly King?

SALVATION IS CREATED, NO. 5 from TEN COMMUNION HYMNS

Music: Kievan Chant, arr. Pavel Tchesnokoff (1877–1944), English adaptation by N. Lindsay Norden (1887–1956) Text: Psalm 74:12 Published by N. Lindsay Norden © 1913, assigned to J. Fischer & Bro., copyright renewed 1942 Salvation is created in midst of the earth, O God, O our God. Alleluia.

AVE MARIA

Music: Javier Busto (b. 1949) Text: Traditional Prayer Published by AB Carl Gehrmans Musikförlag, Stockholm, Sweden, for U.S.A. and Canada: Walton Music Corporation © 1992 Ave Maria, gratia plena, Hail Mary, full of grace, Dominus tecum: the Lord is with you: benedicta tu in mulieribus, blessed are you among women, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Jesus.

Sancta Maria mater dei, Ora pro nobis peccatoribus, Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death.

Amen. Amen.

VIRGA JESSE

Music: Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) Text: Traditional Medieval, based on Isaiah 11 Published in 1885, CPDL #00077, Editor: Rafael Ornes Virga Jesse floruit: The rod of Jesse hath blossomed: Virgo Deum et hominem genuit: a Virgin brought forth God and man: pacem Deus redidit, God restored peace, in se reconcilians ima summis.

Reconciling in Himself the lowest with the highest.

Alleluja. Alleluia.

A BABE IS BORN

Music: William Mathias (1934–1992) Text: Anonymous, 15th Century Published by Oxford University Press © 1971 A babe is born all of a may, To bring salvation unto us.

To him we sing both night and day, Veni Creator Spiritus (Come, Creator Spirit) At Bethlehem, that blessed place, The child of bliss now born he was; And him to serve God give us grace, O lux beata Trinitas (O Trinity of blessed light) There came three kings out of the East, To worship the King that is so free, With gold and myrrh and frankincense, A solis ortus cardine (from the beginning of the sun’s rising) The angels came down with one cry, A fair song that night sung they In worship of that child: Gloria tibi Domine (Glory to you, Lord)

A MUSICOLOGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Original folk melody by Frederic Austin (1872–1952), arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1948) Published by Hinshaw Music, Inc. © 1999 1.

A Partridge from 6th century Rome

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Two Turtle Doves from 15th century France

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Three French Hens from 16th century Italy

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Four Calling Birds from 17th century Italy

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Five Gold Rings from 18th century Germany

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Six Geese a-Laying from 18th century Austria

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Seven Swans a-Swimming from 19th century France

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Eight Maids a-Milking from 19th century Germany

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Nine Ladies Dancing from 19th century Austria

10. Ten Lords a-Leaping from 19th century Italy 11. Eleven Pipers Piping from 19th century Russia 12. Twelve Drummers Drumming from 19th century United States of America

AUDIENCE CAROLS DECK THE HALLS 16th Century Welch Traditional Carol

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. ’Tis the season to be jolly, Don we now our gay apparel, Troll the ancient Christmas carol.

Fast away the old year passes, Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Sing we joyous all together, Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

JINGLE BELLS Music and Text: James Pierpont (1822–1893) Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, o’er the fields we go, laughing all the way.

Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright, oh what fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight.

Chorus Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.

Now the ground is white, go it while you’re young.

Take the boys tonight, and sing this sleighing song.

Just get a bobtail nag, two forty for his speed, then hitch him to an open sleigh, and “crack” you’ll take the lead.

Chorus HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) Original Text: Charles Wesley (1707–1788) Amended Text: George Whitefield (1714–1770) Choral Public Domain Library Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born King!

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.”

Joyful all ye nations rise,

Join the triumphs of the skies; With angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born King!”

Christ by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity!

Pleased as man with men to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born King!”

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Son of righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings.

Mild He lays his glory by, Born that we no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born King!”

GO, TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Traditional Spiritual, arr. Roland Carter (b. 1942) Published by Walton Music Corporation © 2021

Chorus: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is a’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.

Chorus He made me a watchman upon the city wall, And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all.

Chorus Shepherds lay a’watching their flock that starry night.

An angel of the Lord came and shone a holy light.

Chorus

MARY, DID YOU KNOW?

Words and Music by Mark Lowry (b. 1958) and Buddy Greene (b. 1953), arr. Craig Courtney (b. 1948) Published by Mark Lowry/Buddy Green © 1991 Word Music, LLC This arrangement © 2023 Word Music, LLC, sole selling agent Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would someday walk on water?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?

This child that you delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

When you kissed your little baby, then you kissed the face of God. The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again: The lame will leap, the dumb will speak the praises of the Lamb.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy was heaven’s perfect Lamb?

This sleeping child you’re holding, is the great, I AM!

IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER

Music: Gustav Holst (1874–1934), arr. Dan Forrest (b. 1978) Text: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) Published by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. © 2023 In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone: Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air, but only His mother in her maiden bliss, worshiped the Beloved with a kiss.

What can I give Him, poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my part; Yet what I can, I give him: give my heart.

SILENT NIGHT

Music: Franz Xaver Gruber (1787–1863), arr. Eric Nelson (b. 1959) Text: Josef Mohr (1792–1848), tr. John Freeman Young (1820–1885) Published by Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP) © 2016, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. 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.

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.

LOVE DIVINE, ALL LOVES EXCELLING Based on Welch Hymn Tune “Hyfrydol” by Rowland H. Prichard (1811–1887) Music: Arr. Mack Wilberg (b. 1955) Text: Charles Wesley (1707–1788) Published by Oxford University Press © 2002 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven to earth come down.

Fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown!

Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; Visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.

Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast!

Let us all in Thee inherit; let us find thy promised rest; Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty.

Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; Suddenly return and nevermore thy temples leave.

Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, Pray and praise thee without creasing, glory in thy perfect love.

Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; Let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee; Changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place; Till we cast our crowns before Thee, lost in wonder, love and praise.

Amen!

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TENORS Huston Collings Michael Devine Jon Easter Ameya Gangal Scott Johnson Mark King Ryan Koter Bronson Lee Paul McClung Andrew McLeod Ryan Nation Garrett Pace Sam Potts James Ranson Denny Shin James Rashaad Turner

BASSES Nick Almand Mark Bost Stven Carlberg David Champion Jeffrey Clanton Jared Duncan Richard Holz James Jones Mark Lamback Joseph Legaspi Thomas McKean Joseph Ripley Wade Thomas David Walters Spence Whitehead Ross Wilcox

ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE has touched people’s hearts and spirits with the transformative power of choral music for more than 35 years. Renowned for our transcendent choral sound, we infuse each performance with emotional depth and a rare expressiveness as part of our mission to “inspire and enrich the lives of our community through choral artistry.” The Chorale’s exquisite blend of pitch, rhythm, text, and voice reaches beyond the stage, drawing listeners into a shared space where music touches spirit.

Our awards include the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence from Chorus America and the Prudential Leadership Award for Exceptional Nonprofit Boards presented by BoardSource. We are also the recipient of a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and recipient of a Leadership DeKalb Community Outreach Project.

Atlanta Master Chorale has performed at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall, and at conventions of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Music Educators National Conference (MENC), Choristers Guild, and American Guild of Organists (AGO). We were also proud to be one of fewer than 30 choirs selected nationwide to perform at ACDA’s National Conference in Minneapolis, March 2017.

Our exciting repertoire has been called “the musical language of the deeper soul” and includes treasures drawn from a broad spectrum of choral music. The Chorale performs concerts in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeast featuring music from nearly every period and genre including newly commissioned works. Our choral series, published

by MorningStar Music/ECS Publishing Group, captures new repertoire premiered by the ensemble, helping to add vibrant original music to the choral field. With our dedicated board, staff, and a roster of skilled volunteer choristers, Atlanta Master Chorale is proud to be a part of the Atlanta arts community.

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Stephanie Watkins, Board Chair Sydney Cleland Raymond Payne Jamie Clements Stan Segal Cindy Evans Mary Slaughter Sam Hagan Kathryn Stone, Secretary Tommy Herrington Julie Thompson, Treasurer Leonard Jenkins James Verrecchia, Executive Director Eric Nelson, Artistic Director

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Cheryl Bachelder Charles Beaudrot Ray Chenault Rodger Herndon Dr. James T. Laney Marianna Magee

Toni Myers Sandy Purdie H. Hamilton Smith William & Carol Yadlosky Ellen & John Yates

ST AFF Eric Nelson, Artistic Director Jonathan Easter, Pianist/Organist James Verrecchia, Executive Director Amy Kuhn, Administrative Manager

ERIC NELSON is artistic director of Atlanta Master Chorale and professor of choral studies at Emory University. Dr. Nelson’s choirs have performed throughout the world, including London, Rome, Berlin, Moscow, Seoul, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Sydney Opera House. He has conducted choirs at eight American Choral Directors Association conferences, including Atlanta Master Chorale’s performance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis for the National Conference in March 2017 and the Emory Concert Choir’s performance at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall for the National Conference in 2011.

Dr. Nelson’s ensembles are characterized by their variety of repertoire and for their ability to fuse technical precision with warmth of musical expression.

He appears regularly as clinician, lecturer, and guest conductor for honor choirs, conventions, symposiums, workshops, and all-state festivals.

Dr. Nelson’s choral compositions and arrangements are sung regularly by ensembles throughout the United States. He is the editor of the Atlanta Master Chorale Choral Series, published by MorningStar Music/ECS Publishing Group.

His compositions are also published by Colla Voce and Ausburg Fortress. He holds degrees in voice and conducting from Houghton College, Westminster Choir College, and Indiana University.

JONATHAN EASTER, Piano, Organ | Known for his musicality and expressivity across multiple instruments, Easter is increasingly sought after as a collaborative organist and pianist. As a collaborative artist, Easter has performed at ACDA and AGO conventions at the regional and national levels. He also performs regularly with the Atlanta Master Chorale and Emory University’s Concert Choir as their accompanist and assistant conductor. Easter has performed solo organ and collaborative recitals at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church; Jacoby Symphony Hall in Jacksonville, Florida; the CathedralBasilica of Saint Augustine, Florida; and Spivey Hall. He can be heard on multiple CDs with the Atlanta Master Chorale, University of North Florida Chamber Singers, and on Crossroads Trumpets: Masterworks for Trumpet Ensemble.

In addition to his work with choral ensembles, he has worked on multiple occasions with solo artists including world-famous mezzo-soprano, Jamie Barton.

As an organist and director, he has served several churches, including St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Florida; Roswell Presbyterian Church and Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

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If you find an error, please accept our apology and notify us at INFO@ATLANTAMASTERCHORALE.ORG

THANK YOU from Atlanta Master Chorale

OUR CHRISTMAS ALBUM “Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale: Greatest Hits” is available at the merchandise table in the lobby after the concerts.

Ring in the season with this incredible collection of some of our most beloved Christmas music! Spanning several decades of recordings, this compilation album is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!

Several of the songs you heard at the concert are featured on our Christmas CD including: Carol of the Bells, Silent Night, Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Live) CDs and digital downloads may also be purchased on our website at www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org/shop And you can listen to “Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale: Greatest Hits” and other Atlanta Master Chorale recordings on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, and other digital and streaming services.

A T L A N T A M A STER C HO R AL E C H O RA L SER I ES Our Atlanta Master Chorale Choral Series, published by MorningStar/ECS Publishing Group, captures new repertoire premiered by the ensemble, helping to add vibrant original music to the choral field. The series features original works and arrangements composed by Eric Nelson, Atlanta Master Chorale’s artistic director, in addition to pieces commissioned by Atlanta Master Chorale from composers Ivo Antognini, Joel Thompson, and Stacey Gibbs. Pieces included in the series are chosen for their technical and expressive qualities.

We hope all who sing them will find those places “where music touches spirit.”

Contact Info@AtlantaMasterChorale.org for more details including ordering information.

In 2020, Atlanta Master Chorale established the Eric Nelson Artistic Fund (ENAF) to honor Eric Nelson’s incredible talents and twenty-year leadership as our artistic director. The ENAF supports the chorale through underwriting commissioned choral works by new or established composers and covering related costs, subsidizing chorale travel to conferences and conventions, and defraying costs to bring high-caliber guest artists to perform or record with the chorale.

ENAF donations may be made online (choose ENAF from the drop-down menu), by mail (indicate ENAF in the memo section of your check), or at the merchandise table in the lobby.

AtlantaMasterChorale.org/donate Atlanta Master Chorale P.O. Box 133201 Atlanta, GA 30333

BR I D G E

C A T E R I N G

ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE would like to thank Bridge Catering for their generosity and support this season.

Bridge Catering, owned and operated by Chef Keith Hand, prepares delicious and affordable dishes for wedding receptions, corporate events and lunches, parties, cocktail receptions, church functions, and more. We will develop a unique menu for your event that will fulfill your culinary desires while staying within your budget.

Learn more at BridgeCatering.com or call 404.233.1582.

If your company would like to sponsor a concert or a season or if you have goods or services to donate, please contact Jim Verrecchia, Executive Director, for more information: ExecutiveDirector@AtlantaMasterChorale.org | 404.853.9309

A T L A N T A M A ST E R C H O R A L E M E R C H A N D I S E !

Don’t forget to stop by the table in the lobby to check out our Atlanta Master Chorale merchandise! We have new 30 oz RTIC tumblers available along with our embroidered Land’s End tote bags, notecards, and magnets. And of course, we will have our latest CDs for sale, including our Christmas CD.

Land’s End Tote Bag:

$40

Notecards:

$10/boxed set

Magnets:

$1 each

30 oz RTIC Tumbler:

$20

J OIN US FO R TH E REST OF O UR 202 3- 2 024 CONCE R T S E A S O N !

SAME LIGHT, DIFFERENT LANTERNS Friday, March 15, 2024 | 8pm Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 8pm

A CAPPELLA SOUNDSCAPES Friday, May 3, 2024 | 8pm Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 8pm

Held at Emory University’s SCHWARTZ CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307 Tickets and more information available at AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts W E ’ L L S E E YO U S O O N !