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Song Book
1 5pm PRE-SHOW FUN
7.30 pm MAIN CONCERT
9.30pm FIREWORKS DISPLAY*
*SUBJECT TO WEATHER
2 Joy to the World I Watts & G F Handel Joy to the world! The Lord has come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart, prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the World! the Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love. 3 While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night N Tate & C Tye While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.
‘Fear not!’ said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; ‘Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.
‘To you, in David’s town, this day Is born of David’s line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign:
‘The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.’
Thus spake the seraph and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God and thus, Addressed their joyful song:
‘All glory be to God on high, And to the Earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heav’n to men Begin and never cease!’ 4 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing C Wesley & F Mendelssohn 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 triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King.
Christ, by highest Heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh, the God Head see; Hail th’incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King
5 Away In A Manger M Luther, J T MacFarland, W J Kirkpatrick arr. E Hall Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.
6 Mary’s Boy Child J Hairston Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible say Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day. Hark, now hear the angels sing, new king’s born today And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
While shepherds watched their flocks by night They saw a bright new shining star And heard a choir from Heaven sing The music came from afar Hark, now hear the angels sing new king’s born today And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
Now Joseph and his wife Mary, Came to Bethlehem that night. T h e y f o u n d n o p l a c e t o b e a r h e r c h i l d Not a single room was in sight
By and by they found a little nook, In a stable all forlorn, And in a manger cold and dark, Mary’s Little boy-child was born.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, new king’s born today And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
Trumpets sound and angels sing, listen to what they say, That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. 7 The First Nowell J Stainer 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! 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! Nowell! Nowell! Born is the King of Israel!
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heaven and earth of nought, And with His blood mankind hath bought.
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Born is the King of Israel!
8 Angels We Have Heard on High H F Hemy, J Chadwick & E Shippen Barnes Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains:
Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
Shepherds why this jubilee Why these joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song?
Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
See Him in a manger laid Whom the choirs of angels praise Mary, Joseph, lend your aid While our hearts in love we raise
Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
9 Jingle Bells J L Pierpont Dashing through the snow On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way (ha, ha, ha) Bells on bob-tail ring, Making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight
(Chorus) Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.
(Repeat whole song)
10 O Little Town of Bethlehem P Brooks & L H Redner 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
O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God, the King And peace to men on earth. For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond’ring love.
O Holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel.
11 Silent Night J Mohr & F Grube 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! Sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night, Holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing alleluia; Christ the Saviour, is born! Christ the Saviour, is born!
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! Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!
12 We Three Kings of Orient Are J H Hopkins
We three kings of Orient are O Star of wonder, star of night Bearing gifts we traverse afar Star with royal beauty bright Field and fountain, moor and Westward leading, still proceeding mountain Guide us to Thy perfect light Following yonder star Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume O Star of wonder, star of night Breathes of life of gathering gloom Star with royal beauty bright Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Westward leading, still proceeding Sealed in a stone-cold tomb Guide us to thy Perfect Light O Star of wonder, star of night Born a King on Bethlehem plain Star with royal beauty bright Gold I bring to crown Him again Westward leading, still proceeding King forever, ceasing never Guide us to Thy perfect light Over us all to reign Glorious now behold Him arise O Star of wonder, star of night King and God and Sacrifice Star with royal beauty bright Alleluia, Alleluia Westward leading, still proceeding Earth to heav’ns replies Guide us to thy Perfect Light O Star of wonder, star of night Frankincense to offer have I Star with royal beauty bright Incense owns a Deity nigh Westward leading, still proceeding Prayer and praising, all men raising Guide us to Thy perfect light Worship Him, God most high
13 Once in Royal David’s City C F Alexander & H J Gauntlett Once in royal David’s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed. Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little child.
He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable And His cradle was a stall. With the poor, and mean, and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy.
And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav’n above; And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone.
14 O Come all ye Faithful F Oakley 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.
God of God, Light of Light Lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; Very God, begotten not created: O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation Sing all ye citizens of heav’n above; Glory to God, in the highest: O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
15 Ding Dong Merrily on High G R Woodward, T Arbeau & C Wood Ding dong, merrily on high In heaven the bells are ringing Ding dong, verily the sky Is riv’n with angel singing Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
E’en so here below, below Let steeple bells be swungen And io, io, io By priest and people sungen
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers May you beautifully rime Your eve time song, ye singers
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis
16 We Wish you a Merry Christmas K Norbury We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Now bring us some figgy pudding Now bring us some figgy pudding Now bring some out here Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
O we won’t go until we got some, O we won’t go until we got some, O we won’t go until we got some, so bring some out here Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We all like figgy pudding, Yes, we all like figgy pudding, We all like figgy pudding, So bring some out here. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
17 Cole Blurb Performer Cole gained his break into the entertainment industry when he was signed to Sony/BMG in the Aria Nominated pop group Mercury biographies 4 which saw him tour both domestically and overseas. Mercury 4 opened up opportunities for Cole to pursue further Beau Woodbridge acting and singing aspirations, where he Beau Woodbridge has been performing in gained credits in TV shows such as Mission professional productions since the age of 9 Impossible, Neighbours, Rake, Rescue Special including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Ops, The Divorce and NBC’s locally produced Bang, Love Never Dies and The King and I. show CAMP, led by Rachel Griffiths. He has continued his passion for musical theatre, performing with the likes of Nancy Musically, Cole has performed in numerous Hayes and Donna Lee having also appeared shows including MAME, RENT, MARY on TV in Hamish and Andy’s: True Story, BRYANT, LES MIS, he was an original Cast More recently you may have seen Beau member of EUROBEAT, which saw him performing at the Australian Open 2018 and tour the show across Australia, Korea, and a soloist on Carols By Candlelight 2018 then continue on for the shows EUROPEAN launch, in Switzerland. As a member of the Pop Opera Group “La Forza” Cole has toured Cassie Crawford across America, Europe and Asia, and the Cassie Crawford is an extraordinarily next few months will see him performing on talented, locally born vocalist who has the televised “Brisbane Riverside Carols”, and performed nation wide for the past two then fly out to Singapore the following week decades. Her beautiful vocals have seen to continue their performances across South her headline many performances at iconic East Asia. Back home, you might see Cole venues throughout the country. Audiences hanging from the roof in a Hotels Combined have been privileged to hear her at Rod commercial, and for footy fans, Cole is Laver Arena, Crown, the Melbourne Spring excited to resume his role at the MCG and Racing Carnival and at the AFL Grand Marvel Stadium for his 4th season, as the Final. In her eyes though, one of her most Match Day MC for the mighty Bombers!! significant musical moments was at these Bayside Carols, where she thrilled her family, friends and other Bayside residents Genevieve Kingford at the age of 17, with her rendition of ‘All Born and raised in Melbourne, Genevieve I Want For Christmas is You.’ Presently moved to the UK to study at the London Cassie performs in an exciting and dynamic School of Musical Theatre. She made her acoustic duo, providing a huge repertoire of professional debut playing Johanna in current, classic and original songs around Sweeney Todd at the Twickenham theatre, Melbourne. Her strong, soulful vocals are which won the 2015 What’s On Stage Award perfectly accompanied by her guitarist’s for Best Off-West End Production. melodic harmonies and rhythmic guitar playing, bringing a fun and positive energy to every corporate event, wedding or function she sings at. 18 Since returning to Australia, Genevieve’s exciting time ahead! He has proven to be starring roles have included Clara in The one of the most exciting vocalists Australia Light in the Piazza (Life Like Company), has heard in years! Fiona in Brigadoon (The Production Company) for which she was nominated Best-Actress in a musical at the Greenroom Katherine Gale Awards, Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion (The As a graduate of the Bachelor of Music Australian Shakespeare Company) and Miss Theatre at the Arts Academy, Federation Phoebe D’ysquith in A Gentleman’s Guide to University Australia, Katherine Gale is a Love and Murder (The Production Company). versatile singer, actor, dancer and aerial In 2019, Genevieve played Johanna in artist. She recently presented her solo recital Sweeney Todd (The Life Like Company), ‘Heritage of Song’ in Ballarat, combining her alongside Anthony Warlow and Gina Riley training in both Classical and Contemporary and recently returned from the Australian voice. Her university credits include Tour of From Broadway to La Scala. Most Showcase, Heathers, Seussical (Cindy Lou recently, she performed with the Canberra Who), Villains: An Evil Cabaret (Maleficent), Symphony Orchestra in their Shell Proms. The Sovereign Wife (Rhonda Murphy), and The Wild Blue (The Perfectly Reasonable Genevieve grew up in Brighton and attended Woman). Last year, Katherine broadened her the Bayside carols annually. She is delighted work internationally through an internship to be performing tonight for her community. in the UK with Associate Professor Richard Chew, in which she assisted with the rehearsals and performance of his Opera Jack Vidgen Stari Most for its London Premiere. Jack Vidgen has lived a story like no other. He won Australia’s got talent at a young age, had chart topping songs, lived in America Sophie McGentrick chasing his dream, was the face of some of Sophie McGentrick always had a passion the biggest brands in the world. Then, as for singing. Her love for opera and classical expected, what comes up, must come down. music was inspired by her school, Firbank Grammar with whom weekly, she would Jack then spent five years off the stage train with Gay Hosie. To further her studies where he found himself away from his and grow her love for classical music and music, working outside of the entertainment opera, she traveled to one of the world’s industry.This year Jack found the courage leading conservatories for music and and decided to return to the stage as part drama, the Guildhall in London in 2018. In of the 2019 season of The Voice Australia. London She participated in courses involving Audiences remembered Jack and without classical music and performing arts, working question loved every music moment he with celebrated names including Endy produced on the show. McKay (founder of Outspoken Arts, TV actor and Shakespearean performer), as well as Jacks incredible tone and musical sensitivity Jacob Sam-La Rose (award-winning poet have delivered a breath of fresh air to and educator). This year Spohie revisited Australian audiences. Jack has woken the the Guildhall to complete another course in world up one more time, and has a very classical singing. There she was mentored 19 by Margret Humphrey-Clarke and Theresa Goble. Sophie is currently a proud member of Victorian Opera and a member of the VOYCE program for young singers. In 2018 she performed with Victorian Opera during the production of ‘The Magic Pudding’. This year Sophie was honored to be a minor principal role in the Victorian Opera premiere of The Selfish Giant, an opera based on the Oscar Wilde story created by Simon Bruckhard and Emma Muir-Smith.
Theatre De La Danse Theatre De La DanSe is a dance school that has been based in Brighton for 22 years. Recently winning the Health and Fitness category in the Bayside Business Excellence Awards, they offer classes from Preschool through to Adult, and beginners to advanced – there is something for everyone!
There are many fabulous opportunities including exams, concerts, competitions, workshops, assistant teacher training, international dance festivals, pre- professional program and more. Theatre De La DanSe is a beautiful dance community that can provide you with fabulous classes, teachers, atmosphere and opportunities.
20 Volvo CARS BRIGHTON CAN HELP YOU PUT SOMETHING UNDER YOUR TREE
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