November 21, 2015—Stone Church

“Bashana Haba’ah” ………………………..………….……………………………………………Nurit Hirsch, arr. By John Leavitt

“Prelude to Peace”………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….Z. Randall Stroope

“Seasons of Love” from Rent……………………………..………………..……….. Jonathan Larson, arr. By Roger Emerson Soloists— Amy Jolley, Nathan Sullins, Kyrstin Stoneking

“The Lads In Their Hundreds” from A Shropshire Lad …………………….……………………………..George Butterworth “With Rue My Heart Is Laden” from Bredon Hill and Other Songs …………….…………………..George Butterworth

Soloists —Nat han Brown

“The Crucifixion”…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Samuel Barber Soloists —Mary Ward

“Au fond du temple saint” Les pêcheurs des perles …………………...……………………………………………. George Bizet Soloists —Ayron Hyatt, Nathan Sullins

“Things that Never Die” …………………………………….………………………………………………………………………Lee Dengler Quartet—Emma Grace, Charlotte Theunemann, Ayron Hyatt, Doug Jolley

“Cantique de Jean Racine” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Gabriel Faure

“Elijah Rock” ……………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………… Moses Hogan

“Sing A Song of Merry Christmas” ………………………………………………………………………………..Wolfgang A. Mozart

Audience Sing-A-Long ………………………………………………………………………………………………… (words on back side)

“Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” ………………….………………………………………………………………..John Gardner Conductor—Ayron Hyatt

“Carol of the Birds” …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Joan Fray Boytim Soloist—Janey Stephens

“Baby It’s Cold Outside” from Neptune’s Daughter ………………………………………………………………..Frank Loesser Soloists—Charlotte Thuenemann, Eric Holder

“Have Another Piece of Pie” ……………………………………………………………….Scott Cornish, arr. By Chris Harriman

“Christmas In Your Eyes” ……….………..………………………………………………………………………………..Carol Strommen Soloist— Ivan Dyreng, Jordan Bush Audience Sing-A-Long ………………………………………………………………………………………………… (words on back side)

“Go Tell It On the Mountain” ………..………………………………………………………………………………..arr. by Kirby Shaw Bashana Haba’ah Conductor—Dr. Rebecca Johnson Next year, when peace will come, we shall return to the simple pleasures Accompanist—Charles Dickinson of life so long denied us. Deborah Baker-Anastos Ayron Hyatt You will see, you will see. Camille Bazin Amy Jolley O how good it will be, next year! Julie Blaine Doug Jolley Cantique de Jean Racine Nathan Brown Dakota Kinslow Verb equal to God, the Almighty, our only hope, Jordan Bush Heather Neal Eternal day of the earth and heavens; Ashley Dietiker Yanka Miranda-Morejo We break the silence of the peaceful night, Ivan Dyreng Paige McArthur Divine Saviour, look upon us! Shery Dyreng Ruth Schwartz Kayla Engelman Janey Stephens Fan the fire of your powerful grace upon us, Court Floyd Kyrstin Stoneking So that all Hell may flee at the sound of your voice; Bri Frank Nathan Sullins Shake off the sleep of a languishing soul, Emma Grace Jessica Swank Who has forgotten your laws! Sarah Granahan Charlotte Theunemann Terry Hancock Mary Ward O Christ, be kind to these faithful people Chris Harriman Patti Warnock Who have now gathered in thanks. Stephanie Harriman Katlyn Wilhelm Listen to the chants they offer to your immortal glory, Ashley Heckman Keegan Williams And may they come away fulfilled with your gifts! Eric Holder Zachary Wood Sean Holder

Silent Night Jingle Bells Silent night, Holy night, Dashing through the snow Holly Jolly Christmas All is calm, all is bright. Have a holly jolly Christmas, In a one-horse open sleigh Round yon virgin It’s the best time of the year. O'er the fields we go mother and child. Laughing all the way I don’t know if there’ll be snow, Holy infant so tender and mild. But have a cup of cheer. Bells on bobtail ring Sleep in heavenly peace.

Making spirits bright Sleep in heavenly peace. What fun it is to ride and sing Have a holly jolly Christmas, And when you walk down the street, A sleighing song tonight! Joy To the World Say hello to friends you know, Joy to the world, And everyone you meet. Jingle bells, jingle bells, the Lord is come.

Jingle all the way. Let earth receive her King. Oh! what fun it is to ride Oh, ho, the mistletoe, Let every heart, Hung where you can see. In a one-horse open sleigh. prepare Him room. Somebody waits for you, Jingle bells, jingle bells, And heaven and nature sing, Jingle all the way; Kiss them once for me. and heaven and nature sing, Have a holly jolly Christmas, Oh! what fun it is to ride and heaven and heaven, And in case you didn’t hear, In a one-horse open sleigh. and nature sing. Oh, by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year. Now the ground is white He rules the world, Oh, by golly, have a holly jolly Go it while you're young, with truth and grace. Christmas this year. Take the girls tonight And makes the nations prove. and sing this sleighing song; The glories of Just get a bobtailed bay His righteousness. Two forty as his speed And wonders of His love, Hitch him to an open sleigh and wonders of His love, And crack! you'll take the lead. and wonders, wonders (chorus) of His love. Warmest holiday wishes from the Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City.