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~ Musical Reflections “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful gifts God has given us.” (Martin Luther) By any definition, the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys is a gift to the community and to the choristers who sing in it. Just as with other very special gifts, tears and smiles bloom when the gift is opened. Listeners are stunned and awed as the first pure notes pour forth the lips of men and boys. Together they wield the power of music to enrich their audiences and to enrich their own lives. For most, singing is a means of expression - a way of drawing out what is in us. At GRCMB, we believe just the opposite: the first and most important outcome of singing is impression. In singing, the truth of this music is drawn into the depths of one's being rather than out of the depths of one's being. Song is valuable because it carries the words inside us (impression), and because it carries us to the inside of the words. Perhaps we simply recognize all too well the discordant inner impulses inside of us. We must learn the way of melody, harmony and rhythm, allowing grace and beauty to draw our fragmented souls into God's presence. This is the core mission of the work at the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys So, let the concert begin and as the choir processes into the cathedral, thank you again for claiming GRCMB as “Your Choir.” We will continue to work hard to live up to this honor and to fulfill your expectations. We ask for your gifts of support to keep the choir growing and serving here in West Michigan. We hope to see you throughout our amazing 24th season which lies ahead. You won’t want to miss a single note! Recorded this past summer – GRCMB’s newest CD. On sale here at tonight’s concert & at www.grcmb.org $15.00 Reflections from Guest Director Richard Webster (OCM - Trinity Church, Boston) “The vibrancy of the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys is simply astonishing. Here is a superb choir of talented, passionately devoted boys and men singing at an artistic level to rival any choir anywhere. This magnificent musical ensemble would be the pride of any city. What they contribute to the cultural landscape of Western Michigan is beyond measure.” – Richard Webster Does your son have what it takes to become a GRCMB Chorister? Does your son love to sing? GRCMB has a choir full of boys, 3rd through 8th grade, who would love to sing with your son. Do you value a strong music education? GRCMB follows the British Royal Schools of Music Training Scheme. Boys progress through seven RSCM levels of music theory earning bronze medals as they succeed. Did you know GRCMB boys train regularly with the world’s top choir trainers? Martin Neary – Westminster Abbey, London - England Andrew Nethsingha – St. John’s College Choir, Cambridge – England Stephen Cleobury – King’s College Choir, Cambridge Richard Webster – Trinity Church, Boston – USA Jonathan Willcocks – Royal Academy of Music, London - England GRCMB makes it home at Grand Rapids Community College. Would you like to visit a practice? To find out more contact us: Website: www.grcmb.org Phone: 616.460.0598 Email Scott Bosscher at [email protected] GRCMB Summer Camp...Ask Us About It! Andrew Nethsingha returns for the second time to take residency with the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys. Grand Rapids audiences will be glad to know that future return dates for Andrew are already on the GRCMB calendar. Scott Bosscher, GRCMB’s Director of Music, sang daily under the leadership of Mr. Nethsingha for three years as a Vicar Choral at Wells Cathedral (1992-1995), and thus bringing Andrew to Grand Rapids feels like a homecoming for both. In 2007, Mr. Nethsingha became the Director of Music of the world renowned Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge. Having earlier been organist at St. John’s for the legendary Dr. George Guest…the unrivaled tradition is in good hands. Not only does the immediately recognizable sound of St. John’s continue under Mr. Nethsingha…it flourishes. Having signed with Chandos records, the St. John’s Men & Boys under Andrew have already released nine cd’s. Andrew has also set up a regular ongoing web-streaming of the choir’s services. You will find it a blessing to return again and again to the St. John’s site and lose yourself in Choral Evensong. Here is the site…save it to your favorites: www.sjcchoir.co.uk The Sound of Heaven here on earth! Andrew Nethsingha & The Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge Music for Christ’s Passion The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys Andrew Nethsingha – Guest Director (Director of Music - St. John’s College Choir, Cambridge) Kenneth Bos – Organist (Scott Bosscher – GRCMB Director of Music) St. Andrew’s Cathedral – Grand Rapids Friday, March 28 at 7:00 PM Saturday, March 29 at 7:00 PM ~ Prelude ~ Variations on a Welsh Hymn Tune Paul Lindsley Thomas (b. 1929) Though the mountains be shaken and the hills removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken. - Isaiah 54:10 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 ~ Introit ~ Of the Father’s Heart Begotten Words: Prudentius (b. 348) Melody from Piae Cantiones Tr. R.F. Davis (1866-1937) arr. Stephen Cleobury (b. 1948) Of the Father’s heart begotten, ere the world from chaos rose, He is Alpha from the fountain, All that is and hath been flows; He is Omega of all things Yet to come the Mystic close, Evermore and evermore. By his word was all created; He commanded and ’twas done; Earth and sky and boundless ocean, Universe of three in one, All that sees the moon’s soft radiance, All that breathes beneath the sun. Evermore and evermore. He assumed this mortal body, Frail and feeble, doomed to die, That the race from dust created Might not perish utterly, Which the dreadful Law had sentenced In the depths of hell to lie, Evermore and evermore. O how blest that wondrous birthday, when the Maid the curse retrieved, Brought to birth mankind’s salvation, By the Holy Ghost conceived; And the Babe, the world’s Redeemer, In her loving arms received, Evermore and evermore. This is he, whom seer and Sybil Sang in ages long gone by; This is he of old revealed In the page of prophecy; Lo! He comes, the promised Saviour; Let the world his praises cry! Evermore and evermore. Sing ye heights of heav’n his praises; Angels and Arch-angels sing! Where-so-e’er ye be, ye faithful, Let your joyous anthems ring, Ev’ry tongue his name confessing, Countless voices answering, Evermore and evermore. Amen ~ Act One ~ God’s Promises Two Trees By Sieger Koder The Way that God Loves Jan Sutch Pickard ( Iona Community) Here is our Cross, a sign of love in the life of a man who shows us the way that God loves. This is the woman who said ‘Yes’ to God and carried the baby who grew to a man and showed us the way that God loves. Here’s an old man, who worked with his hands and hammered the wood, and cared for the woman who carried the baby who grew to a man who showed us the way that God loves. This is the busy landlord in Bethlehem town who lent them a shed with hay for a bed for the old man who worked with his hands and cared for the woman who carried the baby who grew to a man who showed us the way that God loves. There are the shepherds out in all weathers who heard the Good News and came running down to Bethlehem town to find in the shed the landlord had lent just an old man who worked with his hands and cared for the woman who carried the baby who grew to a man and showed us the way that God loves. These are the poor people all sad and afraid and ill and alone who saw the Good News in the life of the man who showed us the way that God loves. These are the children who wanted to play – more joyful than grownups who chased them away – and found they belonged very close to the man who showed us the way that God loves. You are the people to share the good news of the small children who came to belong and the poor people who who found they were free and the rough shepherds who glorified God and all busy people who find a small space for the old man who worked with his hands and the young woman who said ‘Yes’ to God and the little boy who grew to a man and carried a cross and shows us the way that God loves. “Dance & Rejoice” by Sieger Koder My Dancing Day Words & Melody: Traditional arr. Gerald Near (1942) Tomorrow shall be my dancing day; I would my true love did so chance. To see the legend of my play, To call my true love to my dance. (Refrain): Sing O my love, O my love, my love; This have I done for my true love.
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