Smoke Rise Baptist Church Music Ministry Presents
A 2020 Virtual Christmas Celebration
Sing We All NoĂŤl
Prelude on “Gloria” arr. by Jason Payne Jason Payne, organ
Noel, Noel! Music by Sally K. Albrecht Sanctuary Choir
The First Nowell Traditional English Carol All are invited to sing.
The first Nowell the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields at they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. Then let us all within one accord, sing praises to our heavenly Lord who hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with His blood humankind hath bought. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
A Basque Noel Catherine McMichael Brass Quintet
Joy Medley Joy to the World and How Great Our Joy! arr. Heather Sorenson Heather Huff and Judy Parker, pianists
Sing We Nowell! Music by Terry D. Taylor Children Choristers
Two French Carols Pat-A-Pan and He Is Born arr. Brant Adams Kathy Farmer, flute
Gloria Antonio Vivaldi Atlanta Chamber Music
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN
All are invited to sing.
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!” Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun 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 us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Christmas Fantasia arr. Sandy Wilkinson
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard on High Away in a Manger, Angels from the Realms of Glory Heather Huff and Judy Parker, piano; Jason Payne, organ
African Noel Victor Johnson Youth Choir; Marc Burcham, congas
And the Glory G.F. Handel; arr. Wayne Fritchie Brass Quintet
A Rosetti Christmas In the Bleak Midwinter and Love Came Down at Christmas arr. Mark Hayes Heather Huff, piano
O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS
All are invited to sing.
O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Fantasy on Coventry Carol arr. Jerry Brubaker Atlanta Chamber Music
Away in a Manger (CRADLE SONG)
arr. Payne Jason Payne, organ
Mary, Did You Know? arr. Jack Schrader Sanctuary Choir; Fredolyn Stitt, soloist
I Wonder as I Wander/What Child Is This? Improvisation by Kathy Farmer, flute
Rise Up Shepherd and Follow arr. Mark Hayes Heather Huff and Judy Parker, piano
Calm and Bright (Silent Night) arr. Katie O’Hara LaBrie Atlanta Chamber Music
Gesu Bambino arr. David Bamonte/Sean O’Loughlin Brass Quintet
O Holy Night Cantique de Noël arr. René Clausen All are invited to sing.
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of the dear Savior’s birth; long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared, and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks the new and glorious morn: fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born. O night, O holy night, O night divine. Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. Led by a star, above them brightly gleaming, appeared the wise men from far Eastern land. The King of Kings lay in a lowly manger, to us this day is born to be our God: fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices, O night divine, O night when Christ was born. O night divine, O night, O night divine!
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus arr. Mark A. Miller Youth Choir and Liturgical Dancers
The Work of Christmas Dan Forrest Sanctuary Choir
Toccata on “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” Composed by Jason D. Payne Jason Payne, organ
Technical Ron Johnson Jason Payne, organ
Ashley Litzell
Bruce Prescott
Keyboards Heather Huff, piano
Judy Parker, piano
Members of the Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir and Children Choristers Danny Vancil, director Brass Katy Wilson-Fields and Jessie Matthews, trumpets; Katy Ray, horn; Rudy Wilson, trombone; Greg Rowell, tuba Strings Atlanta Chamber Music Carolyn Hancock, violin 1; Jessica Wu, violin 2; Yinzi Kong, viola; David Hancock, cello; Emory Clements, bass Liturgical Dancers Sydney Cash, director Music Ministry Administrative Assistant Lynne Ginn