espersChorale | Chamber Singers | Glee Club | Vocal Jazz | Handbells Miguel Felipe & Mark Gionfriddo, Directors V Larry D. Schipull, College Organist
Sunday, December 6, 2009 4:00pm & 7:30pm in Abbey Chapel Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts
Friday, December 11, 2009 8:00pm in Old South Church Copley Square Boston, Massachusetts 1 Vespers Sunday, December 6, 2009 Friday, December 11, 2009 4:00pm & 7:30pm in Abbey Chapel 8:00pm in Old South Church Mount Holyoke College Copley Square South Hadley, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts
Prelude and Processional Selections for percussion ensemble Brian Calhoon, Jonathan Hess, and Bradley Webb
Messe a trois voix (1919–20) André Caplet V. O salutaris (1878–1912)
O salutaris Hostia, O salutary Host, Quæ cæli pandis ostium: Who expandest the door of the sky, Bella premunt hostilia, Hostile wars press. Da robur, fer auxilium. Give strength; bear aid. Uni trinoque Domino To the Lord One in Three, Sit sempiterna gloria, May there be sempiternal glory; Qui vitam sine termino for life without end Nobis donet in patria. Amen. he gives to us in our homeland. Amen. Chamber Singers, Miguel Felipe, conductor
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Harald Genzmer (1909–2007) Larry D. Schipull, organ
Hodie Christus natus est Plainchant
Hodie Christus natus est. Today Christ is born. Hodie Salvator apparuit. Today the Savior appeared. Hodie in terra canunt angeli, Today on earth the angels sing, laetantur archangeli. archangels rejoice: Hodie exsultant justi dicentes: Today the righteous rejoice, saying: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Alleluia. Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia.
The audience is encouraged to stand and join the choirs in singing the carols. During today’s performance please hold applause until the end, turn off all cell phones, refrain from flash photography, and be mindful of recording equipment during South Hadley performances. Thank you!
2 Magnificat, on the first tone Plainchant
Magnificat anima mea Dominum. My soul magnifies the Lord. Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. And my spirit has rejoiced in God my saviour. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: ecce enim For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaid- ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. en: for behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum For he who is mighty has done great things to me; nomen ejus. and holy is his name. Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies And his mercy is on them who fear him from gen- timentibus eum. eration to generation. Fecit potentiam in bracchio suo, dispersit superbos He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered mente cordis sui. the proud, even the arrogant of heart. Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles. He has deposed the mighty from their seats, and exalted the humble. Esurientes implevit bonis: et divites dimisit inanes. The hungry he has filled with good tidings. And the rich he has sent empty away. Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus miseri- He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance cordiæ suæ. of his mercy. Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et As it was spoken to our fathers, to Abraham and semini eius in sæcula. his seed forever. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall sæcula sæculorum, Amen. be, world without end, Amen. RGlee Club Carol I O come, O come Emmanuel Traditional John Mason Neal (1818–1866) 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, 3. O come, our Dayspring from on high, And ransom captive Israel, And cheer us by your drawing nigh, That mourns in lonely exile here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, Until the Son of God appear. And death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Refrain Shall come to you, O Israel! 4. O come, Desire of Nations, bind 2. O come, O come, our Lord of might, All peoples in one heart and mind; Who to your tribes on Sinai’s height Oh, bid our sad divisions cease, In ancient times gave holy law, And be yourself our King of Peace. In cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain Refrain
3 Chorale Ave Maria (1935) Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967)
Ave Maria, gratia plena: Hail Mary, full of grace, Dominus tecum, the Lord is with thee, benedicta tu in mulieribus, blessed art thou among women, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, Holy Mary, Mother of God, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, pray for us sinners, nunc et in hora mortis nostræ. Amen. now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
All Through the Night (2009) Felicia Sandler Premiere performance (1961—)
Sleep my child, and peace attend thee, all through Visions of delight revealing, the night. Breathes a pure and holy feeling, all through the Guardian angels God will send thee, all through night. the night God a silent vigil keeping, all through the night. Soft the drowsy hours are creeping, Hill and vale in slumber sleeping, Hark, a solemn bell is ringing, clear through the I my loving vigil keeping, all through the night. night You, my love, art heav’nward winging home While the moon her watch is keeping, all through through the night the night Earthly dust from off thee shaken, While the weary world is sleeping, all through the By good angels art thou taken, night. Soul immortal shalt thou waken, home through O’er thy spirit gently stealing, the night. Brian Calhoon, glockenspiel Members of the Handbell Ensemble Miguel Felipe, conductor
Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day Traditional arr. John Rutter (1945—)
1. Tomorrow shall be my dancing day: Thus was I knit to man’s nature, I would my true love did so chance To call my true love to my dance: To see the legend of my play, Refrain To call my true love to my dance: 3. In a manger laid, and wrapp’d I was, Sing O my love; So very poor, this was my chance, This have I done for my true love. Betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass, 2. Then was I born of a virgin pure, To call my true love to my dance: Of her I took fleshly substance; Refrain Mark Gionfriddo, piano Beckie Markarian, conductor
4 Carol II The First Nowell Traditional 1. The first Nowell the angel did say 3. And by the light of that same star was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; three Wise Men came from country far; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, to seek for a king was their intent, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. and to follow the star wherever it went. Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, Refrain born is the King of Israel. 4. This star drew nigh to the northwest, 2. They looked up and saw a star o’er Bethlehem it took its rest; shining in the east, beyond them far; and there it did both stop and stay, and to the earth it gave great light, right over the place where Jesus lay. and so it continued both day and night. Refrain Refrain
Handbell & Vocal Jazz Ensembles The Sussex Carol Traditional, arr. Dale Wood trans. Martha L. Thompson, ed. Alisa Silver ’11 Alisa Silver ’11, conductor
Patapan Burgundian carol, Bernard de la Monnoye (1641–1728) Premiere performance adapt. & arr. Mark Gionfriddo
William, bring your little drum; Tu-re-lu-re-lu-ra, Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum! Robin, bring your flute and come Plink-et-y plank-et-y plunk, Fum fum fum— And be merry while you play. hoorah! Tu-re-lu-re-lu, Pat-a-pat-a-pan, Hey, Willie! He will, he will! Will you? Come be merry while you play, When you hear this Yuletide song, Brighten up our holiday. Keep the spirit all year long When those men of olden days And be merry while you play! To the King of Kings gave praise, Tu-re-lu-re-lu, Pat-a-pat-a-pan, On the fife and drum they played. Come, be merry while you play! Tu-re-lu-re-lu, Pat-a-pat-a-pan, Let us dance and sing today! On those instruments they played. We must do the same as they!
Alexandra McIe ’12, flute Lynn Lovell, string bass (South Hadley) Max Judelson, string bass (Boston) Bradley Webb, percussion Mark Gionfriddo, director
5 Carol III What Child is This? Traditional William Chatterton Dix (1837–1898) 1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, 2. Why lies he in such mean estate On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Where ox and ass are feeding? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet Give heed, draw near; for sinners here While shepherds watch are keeping? The silent Word is pleading. This, this is Christ the king, Refrain Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; 3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; Haste, haste to bring him laud, Come, peasant, king, to own Him. The babe, the son of Mary! The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone him. Refrain
Chamber Singers Ave Maria (1937) Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979)
Messe a trois voix (1919–20) Caplet III. Sanctus
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Holy, Holy, Holy, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Lord God of Hosts. Pleni sunt cæli et terra gloria tua. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. Benedictus qui venit Blessed is he who comes in nomine Domini. in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.
Hodie Christus natus est G. P. da Palestrina (1525/6–1594) Miguel Felipe, conductor Carol IV In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst (1874–1934) Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) 1. In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, 2. Our God transcends all heaven, earth, and its Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; domain; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, Heav’n and earth shall flee away when Christ In the bleak midwinter, long ago. comes to reign; In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
6 3. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, 4. What can I give him, poor as I am? Cherubim and seraphim thronged the mid- If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; night air; If I were a Wise one, I would do my part; But his mother only, in her maiden bliss, Yet what can I give him: give my heart. Worship’d the beloved with a kiss.
Glee Club Salvator Mundi, Op. 89 (1982) William Mathias (1934–1992) 1. Make we Merry
Make we merry, both more and less, If that he say he cannot sing, For now is the time of Christèmas. Some other sport then let him bring That it may please at this feasting. Let no man come into this hall, If he say he naught can do, Groom, page, nor yet Marshall, Then, for my love, ask him no more, But that some sport he bring withal, But to the stocks then let him go, For now is the time of Christèmas. For now is the time of Christèmas.
2. Mirabile Mysterium
Mirabile mysterium: [Great mystery:] And so withouten manys seed, The Son of God is man become; By virtue of the Holy Ghost, The Father’s Son of Heaven’s bliss, She has conceived and borne indeed That is the Lord of every cost, The Son of God of mightès most. Of a pure maid man become is, The glass is more pure than it was To save mankind the which was lost. Through which the sun did shine, An angel came to that maid so free So is this maid through which did pass And said, ‘Hail Mary full of grace; the Song of God by grace divine. The Lord of all is now with thee, In heart, in womb, in every place.’
3. Be we Merry in this Feast
Be we merry in this feast, The shepherds were compassed right; In quo Salvator natus est. About them was a great light; ‘Dread ye not’ said the angel bright, In Bethlehem, that noble place, ‘Salvator mundi natus est.’ As by prophecy said it was, Of the Virgin Mary full of grace ‘Behold, to you we bring great joy, Salvator mundi natus est. For why Jesus is born this day To us of Mary that mildè May On Christmas night an angel it told ‘Salvator mundi natus est.’ To the shepherds keeping their fold, That into Bethlehem with beastès wolde, ‘And thus in faith find it ye shall, Salvator mundi natus est. Lying poorly in an ox stall.’ The shepherds then laudèd God all ‘Salvator mundi natus est.’
7 4. Lullay Julia Merton ’13 & Amanda Bistolfo ’11, soloists ‘Lullay, My dear mother, lullay.’ ‘Lullay, my child.’ Of a maiden so good He took both flesh and blood; For us he died upon the rood, For Jesu is his name. A child is born, iwis, That all this world shall bless; His joy shall never misse, For Jesu is his name. On the Easter day so swythe He rose from death to life, To make us all so blithe, For Jesu is his name. On the good Yule morn The blissful child was born, To wear a crown of thorn, For Jesu is his name. On the Holy Thursday To heaven he took his way, There to abide for ever and aye, And Jesu is his name. 5. Susanni A little child there is yborn, Eia, susanni. It fell upon the high midnight, Eia, susanni. And he sprang out of Jesse’s thorn, The stars they shone both fair and bright, To save us all that were forlorn, Alleluia. The angels sang with all their might. Alleluia. Now Jesus is the childès name, Eia, susanni. Three Kings there came with there prèsents, And Mary mild she is his dame, Of myrrh and gold and frankincense, And so our sorrow is turned to game, Alleluia. As clerkès sing in their sequence. Alleluia. Now sit we down upon our knee, Eia, susanni. And pray we to the Trinity, Our help and succor for to be, Alleluia. 6. Christe, Redemptor Omnium Into this world now is come All us to bring out of darkness, Christe, redemptor omnium. [Christ, redeemer of all.] Christe, redemptor omnium. O worthy Lord and most of might, With beamès clear of righteousness, Eterne Rex Altissime, [Forever King on high,] Aurora lucis rutilat; [The dawn of light reddens;] Thee to honour me thinketh right, In joy thereof with all gladness, Iam lucis orto sidere. [Now the star of light is risen.] Vox clara, ecce, intonat. [A clear voice sounds.] As thou art Lord of worthiness, Now glorious Lord and worthy King, Conditor alme siderum, [Creator of the stars of night,] Jesu, Salvator sæculi, [Jesus, savior of the world,] Grant us they bliss everlasting, Summi largitor primii. [Dispenser of the supreme reward.] 7. Welcome, Yule Welcome, Yule, in glad array, Welcome be ye that all be here; In worship of this holiday. Welcome Yule forever and aye. Welcome be thou, Heaven’s King, Welcome be ye, Lord and Lady, Welcome, yborn on this morning, Welcome be all this company; Welcome to thee now will we sing; For Yulès love now makeìs merry! Welcome Yule forever and aye. Welcome Yule, forever and aye. Welcome be thou, Mary mild, Welcome be thou, Heaven’s King, Welcome be thou and thy child, Welcome, yborn on this morning, From the fiend thou us shield; Welcome to thee now will we sing; Welcome Yule forever and aye. Welcome Yule, forever and aye. Welcome be thou, good New Year, Welcome Yule! Welcome the twelve days before. Brian Calhoon, Jonathan Hess, & Bradley Webb, percussion Larry D. Schipull & Mark Gionfriddo, piano duet Miguel Felipe, conductor
8 Carol V Go Tell It on the Mountain Traditional John W. Work (1872–1925) Refrain 2. The shepherds feared and trembled Go, tell it on the mountain, When lo! above the earth Over the hills and everywhere. Rang out the angel chorus Go, tell it on the mountain, That hailed the Savior’s birth. That Jesus Christ is born! Refrain 1. While shepherds kept their watching 3. Down in a lowly manger O’er silent flocks by night, The humble Christ was born, Behold throughout the heavens And God sent us salvation There shone a holy light. That blessèd Christmas morn. Refrain Refrain
Combined Ensembles Ring Out, Wild Bells (2000) Sandler Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892)
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The year is dying in the night; The flying cloud, the frosty light; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Brian Calhoon, Jonathan Hess, and Bradley Webb, percussion Mark Gionfriddo, piano Miguel Felipe, conductor Carol VI Joy to the World! attr. Handel (1785–1859), adpt. Lowell Mason (1792–1872 Isaac Watts (1674–1748) 1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! 3. No more let sin and sorrow grow Let earth receive her King; Nor thorns infest the ground: Let every heart prepare him room He comes to make his blessings flow And heaven and nature sing… Far as the curse is found… 2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! 4. He rules the world with truth and grace Let all their songs employ And makes the nations prove While fields and floods, rocks, hill, and plains The glories of his righteousness Repeat the sounding joy… And wonders of his love… 8 9 The Mount Holyoke College Chorale Miguel Felipe, Conductor Beckie Markarian, Choral Assistant Mark Gionfriddo, Accompanist
Anna Baccei Kristin Hansen Lizy Newswanger Ensemble Leadership Ruth Rowan Canter Katherine Holzer Thea M. Pope Maggie McAdam, President Miriam Cantor-Stone Grace Hudkins Jennifer Richardson Bethany Clark Elizabeth King Rachel Roca Ruth Canter, Manager Sara Cochran Erin Knight Marta Sarandeva Anna Baccei, Treasurer Caitlin Connor Olivia W. Kotz Jordan Seto Stephanie Coulombre Chelsey Krol Alisa Silver Miriam Cantor-Stone, Rachel Czwartacky Allison Lane Aaryn M. Smith Soprano Secretary Lara Day Shicong Li Liwen Song Rachel Czwartacky, Katrina A. DeSimone Yihan Li Nerissa Sturrup Alto Secretary Anna Driftmier Katherine A. Mack Jennifer Suchan Erin Drufva Margot Marcou Laura Tomich Jenna McGowan, Vice President Falces Emily Beckie Markarian * Jacqueline Veras Sara Cochran, Social Chair Margaret Frederiksen Maggie McAdam Connie G. Ward Gerlisa Garrett * Jenna McGowan Martha Whitney Grace Hudkins, Publicist Jac E. Gentile Emily Moner Margaret C. Williams Katie Mack, Librarian Shanel George Cecilia Morgan Felicia Yu Mark Gionfriddo Chloe Mortelliti Lara Day, Historian Yingxi Gong Anna Muench * Chamber Singers
The Mount Holyoke College Glee Club Miguel Felipe, Conductor Beckie Markarian, Choral Assistant Mark Gionfriddo, Accompanist
Jacqueline Adams Eleni Karagiannis * Nadine Rea Ensemble Leadership Amanda Bistolfo Ellen R Kujawa * Betsy Reif * Ariel Markowitz-Shulman, Hannah Blackmer Katherine L. LeCain Saramaria Remmel * President Sophie Bradburn Emma Loy-Santelli Lauren Robbins * Erica Buchinski * Meng Lu * Catharine Rowley Emilie Heidel, Manager Sarah K. Chase Beckie Markarian * Kelsey Schramma * Meng Lu, Treasurer Elise Croteau-Chonka Ariel Markowitz-Shulman * Sarah E. Schultz Janet Dunkelbarger * Samantha Martin Meredith Spencer-Blaetz Ellen Kujawa, Elizabeth Field * Sarah Mauro * Charlotte Wen Eliminator of Confusion Alexandra Fleagle Julia Merton Claire Wheeler Janet Dunkelbarger, Fay Gartenberg Emily Moner Lisa Wiedemann Assistant Business Manager Emily P. Gentile Caitlin A. Parsley Beier Yao Claire Gregg Meredith Peters * Xintong Zuo Lauren Robbins, Nicole Guild Rachael Phelan Soprano Secretary Emilie M. Heidel * Rachael Ragalye * Chamber Singers Eleni Karagiannis, Alto Secretary Xue (Snow) Huo Marcy Rattner Kelsey Schramma, Fundraising Elizabeth Field, Publicity Catie Rowley, Audio Coordinator Meredith Peters, Librarian Alex Fleagle, Historian Charlotte Wen, Webmistress
10 The Mount Holyoke College Vocal Jazz Ensemble Mark Gionfriddo, Director
Cassandra Alley Meredith J. Feinberg Ensemble Leadership Kathryn Bangs Emily P. Gentile Laura Christiansen, Hannah Blackmer Emilie M. Heidel Coordinator of Vocal Jazz Kathleen E. Brown Kelsey Jordan Miriam Cantor-Stone Elizabeth King Sara Cochran, Secretary Ella Cattabiani Dana Rubin Kathryn Bangs, Treasurer Laura Christiansen Katie Taylor Sara Cochran Tamar Westphal Cassandra Alley, Fundraising Elizabeth Dobrska Dylan Young Emily P. Gentile, Publicity Katie Taylor, Librarian Kathleen E. Brown, Social Chair Kelsey Jordan, Social Chair Tamar Westphal, Historian
The Mount Holyoke College Handbell Ensemble Alisa Silver ’11, Conductor
Samantha Brot Augusta Moore Ensemble Leadership Lara Day Jennifer Moore Alisa Silver, Director Sarah Goodby-Botting Stephanie Rohr Courtney Lee Alisa Silver Liz Marconi, Vice President Emma Loy-Santelli Jennifer Stewart Stephanie Rohr, Secretary Elizabeth Marconi Cory Teshera-Sterne Molly Markoski Cecilia Washburn Jennifer Moore, Treasurer Cory Teshera-Sterne, Webmistress
With Thanks… Facilities Management, especially Gary LaVerdiere & Mark MacGregor; Mark Gionfriddo; Gayle Higgins & the Chapel Staff; Michele, Wendy, & the staff at PIP Printing & Marketing Services in South Hadley; Beckie Markarian, Choral Assistant; Larry Schipull, College Organist; Cerise Jalelian & the Mount Holyoke Club of Boston; Helen McCrady, the staff, & congre- gants of Old South Church, Boston; and Michèle Scanlon & the MHC music department faculty and staff
The South Hadley Vespers are funded, in large part, by the Mount Holyoke Student Government Association. Calendars, Recordings, etc. Available in the lobby today: Mount Holyoke Reflections, a 2010 calendar of MHC featuring a dozen beautiful, full-color photographs of cam- pus. $10 each. Christmas Vespers Through the Years, Volume III: live performances from 1995–2003 by the College’s Glee Club, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Orchestra, Voices of Faith & Cornerstone, V-8s, Organ, and Brass. $16 each. Proceeds benefit the choral music fund.
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