The Shrewsbury Chorale FIFTY-FIRST CONCERT SEASON (2007-2008) Anthony LaGruth, Music Director

Hodie Saturday, December 8, 2007, 8:00 PM Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Tinton Falls, New Jersey

This Day (Hodie)...... Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) I Prologue: Nowell! Nowell! Hodie Christus natus est Chorus II Narration: Now the birth of Jesus Christ Chorus, Tenor: Paul Dunn IV Narration: And it came to pass Women’s Chorus V Choral: The blessed Son of God, only Chorus VI Narration: And there were in the same country shepherds Chorus, Soprano: Joy More, Tenors: Paul Dunn and Martin Krupp VII Song: The oxen. Christmas eve and twelve of the clock Baritone: Pete Arnold VIII Narration: And the shepherds returned Women’s Chorus IX Pastoral: The shepherds sing Narrator: Hagen Hottmann X Narration: But Mary kept all these things Women’s Chorus XI Lullaby: Sweet was the song the Virgin sang Women’s Chorus, Soprano: Joy More XII Hymn: Bright portals of the sky Narrator: Hagen Hottmann XIII Narration: Now when Jesus was born Chorus XIV The March of the Three Kings: From kingdoms of wisdom Chorus, Sopranos: Susan Croft and Sondra Lohnes, Tenors: Paul Dunn and Martin Krupp Baritones: Pete Arnold and Jack Burdy XV Choral: No sad thought His Soul affright Chorus XVI Epilogue: Emmanuel. God with us Chorus, Soprano: Sondra Lohnes Tenor: Paul Dunn, Baritone: Pete Arnold

Intermission Hanerot Halalu...... Ronald A. Hemmel How Much Farther Must We Go? ...... Arnold Freed Christmas Carol Sing (with audience participation) Go Tell It On The Mountain ...... Traditional, arr. Jim Esposito

With Voices Raised 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 8, 2008 First Presbyterian Church of Freehold Freehold, New Jersey

Three Psalms of David ...... Mario Lombardo Make a Joyful Noise Chorus, Soprano and Bass Soloists The Lord is My Shepherd Chorus and Tenor Soloist Sing Unto the Lord a New Song Chorus, Soprano and Bass Soloists

Intermission

Missa in Angustiis (Mass In Straightened Times)....Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Kyrie Eleison Chorus and All Soloists Gloria in Excelcis Deo Chorus and All Soloists Qui Tollis Pecata Mundi Chorus, Soprano and Bass Soloists Quoniam Tu Solus Chorus and All Soloists Credo Chorus Et Incarnatus Est Chorus and All Soloists Et Resurrexit Chorus and Soprano Soloist Sanctus Chorus Benedictus Chorus and All Soloists Agnus Dei All Soloists Dona Nobis Pacem Chorus Songs by Favorite Composers Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8 PM Christ Church, Middletown

Lux Aeterna ...... … Morton Lauridsen (b. 1943) I. Introitus II. In Te, Domine, Speravi III. O Nata Lux IV. Veni, Sancte Spiritus V. Agnus Dei – Lux Aeterna

Agnus Dei (based on Adagio for Strings)...... Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Intermission

Meet America’s William Billings ...... William Billings (1746-1800) compiled by Leonard Van Camp Now Shall My Inward Joys Arise Chester The Rose of Sharon

Fa Una Canzone...... Orazio Vecchi (1550-1605)

Chansons ...... ….. (1895-1963) English translation by Elaine de Sinçay I. The Doe II. A Swan III. Since All is Passing VI. Orchard

Lost In the Fifties Tonight (Medley) ...... ….arr. by Ed Lojeski In the Still of the Night...... Mike Reid, Troy Seals, Fred Parris Earth Angel ...... Jesse Belvin Sh-Boom (Life Could be a Dream)...... James Keys, Claude Feaster, Carl Feaster, Floyd McRae, James Edwards Book of Love ...... …....Warren Davis, George Malone, Charles Patrick Graduation Day ...... Noel Sherman, Joe Sherman

Three Spirituals.....………....arr. by William L. Dawson (1899-1990) Soon-Ah Will Be Done There is a Balm in Gilead Ev’ry Time I Hear the Spirit Jack Burdy, baritone The Shrewsbury Chorale FIFTY-SECOND CONCERT SEASON (2008-2009) Anthony LaGruth, Music Director

Handel’s 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 7, 2008 Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven, New Jersey

Messiah...... (1685-1759) Part One 1. Symphony Orchestra 2. Accompagnato: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people Tenor 3. Air: Ev’ry valley shall be exalted Tenor 4 Chorus: And the glory, the glory of the Lord 5 Accompagnato: Thus saith the Lord, the Lord of Hosts Bass 6. Air: But who may abide the day of His coming Alto 7. Chorus: And He shall purify Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive Alto 8. Air and Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion Alto and Chorus 9. Accompagnato: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth Bass 10. Air: The people that walked in darkness Bass 11. Chorus: For unto us a Child is born 12. Pifa Orchestra Recitative: There were shepherds abiding in the field Soprano 13. Accompagnato: And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them Soprano Recitative: And the angel said unto them Soprano 14. Accompagnato: And suddenly there was with the angel Soprano 15. Chorus: Glory to God in the highest 16. Air: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion Soprano Recitative: Then shall the eyes of the blind be open’d Alto 17. Duet: He shall feed His flock like a shepherd Soprano and Alto 18. Chorus: His yoke is easy, His burthen is light

Part Two 39. Chorus: Hallelujah

An Evening with Fauré, Franck and Beethoven Saturday, March 7, 2009, 8 PM First Presbyterian Church, Freehold with the Garden State Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra

Requiem (Opus 48) ...... …..... Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Part One I. Introit and Kyrie Chorus II. Offertorium Chorus and Baritone III. Sanctus Chorus IV. Pie Jesu Soprano V. Agnus Dei Chorus VI. Libera Me Chorus and Baritone VII. In Paradisum Chorus

Intermission

Cantique de Jean Racine ...... Gabriel Fauré Psalm 150 ...... ……... Cèsar Franck (1822-1890) Hallelujah from Mount of Olives...... Ludwig von Beethoven (1770-1827)

Songs of Spring Saturday, June 6, 2009, 8 PM Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bank

Mass in G...... … Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Kyrie Soprano: Sandy Zebro Gloria Soprano: Joy More, Bass: Pete Arnold Credo Sanctus Benedictus Soprano: Joy More, Tenor: Paul Dunn, Bass: Pete Arnold Agnus Dei Soprano: Sondra Lohnes, Bass:Jack Burdy

Intermission

In the Folk Style Four Folk Songs...... … Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) In Stiller Nacht (In the Still Night) Abschiedslied (I’m Going Away) Der Tote Knabe (The Dead Youth) Die Wollust in den Maien (How Lovely is the Maytime)

Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger ..American Folksong, arr. Salli Terri Tenor: Martin Krupp Shenandoah……….Traditional Chantey, arr. Marshall Bartholomew

Summer Songs Midsummer Song ...... … Frederick Delius (1862-1934) To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the Water...... Frederick Delius

In Praise of Nature Songs of Nature, Op. 63 ...... … Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) I. Melodies Steal into My Heart II. Vesper Bells Ring III. Golden Sunlight IV. Slender Young Birch FIFTY-THIRD CONCERT SEASON (2009 – 2010) Anthony LaGruth, Music Director

Magnificat and Christmas Cantata 8:00 PM, Saturday, December 12, 2009 Christ Church, Middletown, New Jersey

O Magnum Mysterium …………...Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) ed. and Robert Shaw Christmas Cantata (Sinfonia Sacra)...... … Daniel Pinkham (1923-2006) I Quem vidistis pastores? II O magnum mysterium III Gloria in excelsis Deo

Audience Sing-along Frosty the Snowman ...... Walter "Jack" Rollins, Steve Nelson White Christmas...... …. Irving Berlin Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...... … Johnny Marks

Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols) …..Gustav Holst (1874-1934) arr. Dale Wood

Intermission

Magnificat...... … John Rutter (b. 1945) I Magnificat anima mea II Of a Rose, a lovely Rose III Quia fecit mihi magna IV Et misericordia Chorus and Soprano: Elizabeth Andrews Roberts V Fecit potentiam VI Esurientes Chorus and Soprano VII Gloria Patri Chorus and Soprano

The Creation 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 21, 2010 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, New Jersey With the Garden State Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra Anthony LaGruth, Music Director

The Creation ...... Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Part I 1. Representation of chaos orchestral prelude 2. In the beginning, God created heaven and earth bass recitative And the spirit of God chorus 3. Now vanish before the holy beams the gloomy dismal shades of dark tenor air 4. And God made the firmament bass recitative 5. The marvelous work beholds amazed the glorious hierarchy of heaven soprano and chorus 6. And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place bass recitative 7. Rolling in foaming billows, uplifted roars the boisterous sea bass air 8. And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass soprano recitative 9. With verdure clad the fields appear delightful to the ravished sense soprano air 10. And the heavenly host proclaimed the third day tenor recitative 11. Awake the harp , the lyre awake chorus 12. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven tenor recitative 13. In splendor bright is rising now the sun tenor recitative 14. The heavens are telling the glory of God soprano, tenor, bass, and chorus

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Part II 15. And God said, Let the waters bring forth in plenty soprano recitative 16. On mighty pens uplifted soars the eagle aloft soprano air 17. And God created great whales bass recitative 18. And the angels struck their immortal harps bass recitative 19. Most beautiful appear , with verdure young adorned, the gently sloping hills soprano, tenor, and bass trio 20. The Lord is great and great his might soprano, tenor, bass, chorus 21. And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind bass recitative 22. Straight opening her fertile womb, the earth obeyed the word bass recitative 23. Now heaven in fullest glory shown bass air 24. And God created man in his own image tenor recitative 25. In native worth and honor clad tenor air 26. And God saw everything that He had made bass recitative 27. Achieved is the glorious work chorus 27a. On Thee each living soul awaits soprano, tenor, bass 27b. Achieved is the glorious work chorus

Part III 28. In rosy mantle appears, by tunes sweet awakeed, the morning young and fair tenor recitative 31. O happy pair tenor recitative 32. Sing the Lord, ye voices all soprano and chorus

Go for Baroque 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 5, 2010 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, New Jersey

Church Anthem IX: ...... …….George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) O Praise the Lord with one consent O Praise the Lord with one consent Ye boundless realms of joy exalt your maker’s fame

Coronation Anthem: Zadok the Priest...... George Frederic Handel Zadok the priest And all the people rejoiced God save the king

Choruses from Messiah...... George Frederic Handel Behold the Lamb of God All we like sheep have gone astray Since by man came death Worthy is the Lamb that was slain

Chorale: “Sleepers, wake!” a voice is sounding from Cantata BWV 140 (Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme) ...... (1685-1750)

Chorus: Gloria in excelsis Deo from Mass in B Minor, BWV 232...... Johann Sebastian Bach

Two Madrigals from The Triumphs of Thusnelda (S.1601) ...... P. D. Q. Bach (1807-1742)? Edited with feeling by Professor Peter Schickele The queen to me a royal pain doth give My bonnie lass she smelleth

Madrigal: The Silver Swan...... Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

Motet: Caligaverunt oculi mei a fletu meo (My eyes have become misty, tearful from weeping) ...... Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)

Crucifixus a 8 voci (for 8 voices) .………Antonio Lotti (1667-1740) FIFTY-FOURTH CONCERT SEASON 2010 - 2011

Messiah The Shrewsbury Chorale The Garden State Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra Anthony LaGruth, Music Director

8:00 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2010 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, New Jersey

Pastores a Belen ...... Traditional Spanish Carol Orchestra Hanerot halalu (We kindle these lights)...... Ronald A. Hemmel While by my sheep ...... arr. Hugo Jüngst What is this lovely fragrance ...... arr. Joseph Flummerfelt Now the holy Child is born ...... arr. Ralph E. Marryott

Intermission

Messiah ...... George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) Part I 1. Overture 2. Comfort ye my people Tenor Recitative 3. Every valley shall be exalted Tenor Air 4. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed Chorus 5. Thus saith the Lord of hosts Bass Recitative 6. But who may abide the day of His coming Bass Air 7. And He shall purify the Sons of Levi Chorus 8. Behold, a virgin shall conceive Alto Recitative 9. O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion Alto Air and Chorus 10. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth Bass Recitative 11. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light Bass Air 12. For unto us a Child is born Chorus 13. Pastoral Symphony 14. There were shepherds abiding in the field Soprano Recitative And lo! The angel of the Lord came upon them Soprano Recitative 15. And the angel said unto them fear not Soprano Recitative 16. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host Soprano Recitative 17. Glory to God Chorus 18. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion Soprano Air 19. Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened Alto Recitative 20. He shall feed His flock like a shepherd Alto Air Come unto Him, all ye that labour and are heavy laden Soprano Air 21. His yoke is easy and His burthen is light Chorus Part II 44. Hallelujah! Chorus

Mendelssohn’s Elijah The Shrewsbury Chorale and Garden State Philharmonic Chorus 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 27, 2011 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, New Jersey

Elijah...... Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) Part I Introduction Elijah (Baritone) Overture 1. Help Lord 3. Ye people, rend your hearts Obadiah (Tenor): Recitative 4. If with all your hearts Tenor: Aria 5. Yet doth the Lord Chorus 7a. Now Cherith’s brook Angel: Recitative 8. What have I to do with thee? Widow (Soprano): Recitative Give me thy son Elijah: Recitative 10. As God the Lord of Sabaoth Elijah: Recitative with Chorus 11. Baal, we cry to thee Chorus 12. Call him louder Elijah: Recitative Hear our cry, O Baal! Chorus 13. Call him louder Elijah: Recitative Baal! Baal! Chorus 14. Draw near, all ye people Elijah: Recitative and Air 16. O Thou, who makest thine angels spirits Elijah: Recitative The fire descends Chorus 17. Is not His word like a fire? Elijah: Aria 19. O man of God, help thy people! Obadiah: Recitative 19a. O Lord, Thou has overthrown thine enemies Elijah and The Youth (Soprano): Recitative with Chorus 20. Thanks be to God! Chorus INTERMISSION Part II 21. Hear ye, Israel! Soprano: Aria 22. Be not afraid Chorus 23. The Lord hath exalted thee Elijah and Queen Jezebel (Soprano): Recitative with Chorus 24. Woe to him! Chorus 25. Man of God Obadiah and Elijah: Recitative 26. It is enough Elijah: Aria 29. He, watching over Israel Chorus 30. Arise, Elijah Angel (Soprano): Recitative O Lord, I have labored in vain Elijah: Recitative 32. He that shall endure Chorus 33. Night falleth round me Elijah: Recitative Arise, now! Soprano: Recitative 35. Holy is God the Lord Alto: Recitative with Chorus 36. Go, return upon thy way Chorus I go on my way Elijah: Recitative 37. For the mountains shall depart Elijah: Arioso 38. Then did Elijah Chorus 39. Then shall the righteous shine forth Tenor: Aria 43. And then shall your light break forth Chorus

Broadway! The Shrewsbury Chorale Anthony LaGruth, Music Director 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2011 Middletown United Methodist Church Middletown, New Jersey

Let Me Entertain You (Medley) ...... , arr. Mac Huff Part I Let Me Entertain You lyrics Together Wherever We Go lyrics Stephen Sondheim All I Need is the Girl lyrics Stephen Sondheim Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend lyrics Leo Robin Just in Time lyrics ,

Anything You Can Do (Medley)...... Irving Berlin, arr. Mac Huff Anything You Can Do (I Wonder Why) You’re Just in Love An Old Fashioned Wedding

Till There Was You ...... Meredith Wilson, arr. William Stickles

Let Me Entertain You (Medley) ...... Jule Styne, arr. Mac Huff Part II Three Coins in the Fountain lyrics Sammy Cahn Make Someone Happy lyrics Betty Comden, Adolph Green People lyrics Bob Merrill

Tomorrow ...... Charles Strouse, lyrics Martin Charnin, arr. William Simon

INTERMISSION

Let Me Entertain You (Medley) ...... Jule Styne, arr. Mac Huff Part III I’ve Heard That Song Before lyrics Sammy Cahn Don’t Rain On My Parade lyrics Bob Merrill Everything’s Coming Up Roses lyrics Stephen Sondheim

Come to My Garden...... Lucy Simon lyrics Marsha Norman, arr. John Leavitt

Make Our Garden Grow ...... Leonard Bernstein lyrics , arr. Robert Page

West Side Story (Medley)...... Leonard Bernstein lyrics Stephen Sondheim, arr. Len Thomas Tonight I Feel Pretty Maria America One Hand, One Heart Somewhere

My Fair Lady (Medley)...... Frederick Loewe lyrics Alan J. Lerner, arr. Clay Warnick On the Street Where You Live With a Little Bit of Luck I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face I Could Have Danced All FIFTY-FIFTH CONCERT SEASON 2011 - 2012 Anthony LaGruth, Music Director and Conductor

Family Holiday Traditions Christmas Pops 8:00 PM, Saturday, December 10, 2011 Luther Memorial Church

We Wish You a Merry Christmas.....English Carol, arr. John Rutter

Coventry Carol...... English Carol, arr. Salli Terri

Wassail Song...... English Folk Song, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams

What Is This Fragrance?...... Old French Carol, arr. John Huston English text by John Huston Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus)...... Pietro A. Yon English text by Frederick H. Martens Brother Heinrich’s Christmas (A Fable With Music)...John Rutter Narrator: Gil Rambach

INTERMISSION

Rise Up, Shepherd, And Foller...... Spiritual, arr. Alice Parker

Little Drummer Boy ...... Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone

Go Tell It On the Mountain...... Spiritual, arr. Paul Sjolund Text adapted by Paul Bergen Baritone Soloist: Pete Arnold

’Twas The Night Before Christmas...... Ken Darby poem by Clement More, arr. Harry Simeone & Tom Scott Soprano Soloist: Diane Brush

Audience Sing Along (look two pages back for the words) Frosty the Snowman...... S. J. Rollins, S. Nelson Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...... R. May, J. Marks

White Christmas...... Irving Berlin, arr. Hector MacCarthy Mozart 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 25, 2012 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, New Jersey with Sopano: Alison Pohl Mezzo-Soprano: Yiselle Blum, Tenor: Joseph Valone, Bass: Robert Taylor The Choral Arts of Southern New Jersey The Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

Divertimento, K. 136 in D Major...... Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), Op. 4....Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951)

INTERMISSION

Requiem...... Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Introitus: Requiem aeternam Chorus with Soprano II. Kyrie eleison III. Sequenz 1. Dies irae 2. Tuba mirum Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, and Bass 3. Rex tremendae 4. Recordare Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, and Bass 5. Confutatis 6. Lacrymosa IV. Offertorium 1. Domine Jesu Chorus with Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, and Bass 2. Hostias V. Sanctus 1. Sanctus 2. Benedictus Chorus with Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, and Bass VI. Agnus dei VII. Communio: Lux aeterna Chorus with Soprano The American Voice 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 30, 2012 Luther Memorial Church Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Frostiana (Seven Country Songs)...... Randall Thompson (1899-1984) poems by Robert Frost (1874-1963)

1. The Road Not Taken 2. The Pasture 3. Come In 4. The Telephone 5. A Girl's Garden 6. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening 7. Choose Something Like a Star

Fern Hill...... … John Corigliano (b. 1938) poem by Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

Mezzo-Soprano Solo: Joy More Semi-Chorus Soprano: Diane Brush, Sondra Lohnes Alto: Judy Capraro, Susan Gardiner Tenor: Martin Krupp, Steven Leech Bass: Pete Arnold, Jack Burdy

INTERMISSION

The Last Words of David...... Randall Thompson text from II Samuel 23: 3-4

Old American Songs...... adapted by Aaron Copland (1900-1990) The Boatmen’s Dance arr. Irving Fine Tenor Solo: Steven Leech The Dodger arr. David L. Brunner Long Time Ago arr. Irving Fine Simple Gifts arr. Irving Fine I Bought Me a Cat arr. Irving Fine Zion’s Walls arr. Glenn Koponen The Golden Willow Tree arr. Gregory Rose At the River arr. R. Wilding-White Ching-A-Ring Chaw arr. Irving Fine

Song of Democracy...... ……………..Howard Hanson (1896-1981) poems by (1819-1892) FIFTY-SIXTH CONCERT SEASON 2012 – 2013 Anthony LaGruth, Music Director and Conductor

Christmas Oratorio Johann Sebastian Bach 8:00 PM, Saturday, December 15, 2012 Luther Memorial Church Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Christmas Oratorio...... Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Part I – Christmas Day Chorus: ...... Shout ye exultant Chorale ...... How can I fitly greet Thee? Chorale: ...... Ah, Jesus Child, my heart’s delight!

Part II – Second Christmas Day Sinfonia Chorale: ...... Break forth, O beauteous morning light Chorale: ...... Behold! In gloomy stable stall Chorus: ...... Glory to God in the Highest Chorale: ...... In chorus now to Thee we raise

Part III — Third Christmas Day Chorus: ...... Ruler of Heaven Chorus: ...... Let us even go now to Bethlehem Chorale: ...... That God has blessed His people thus Chorale: ...... Thee, my Master, faithful serving Chorale: ...... Rejoice and sing

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Part IV — New Year’s Day Chorus: ...... Bow ye, thankful, kneel and praise ye Chorale: ...... Jesus, be my firm foundation

Part V — Sunday after New Year Chorus: ...... Where, where is he that is born King of Judea? Chorale: ...... Thy splendor drives the night away

Part VI — Epiphany Chorus: ...... Lord, when our haughty foes assail us Chorale: ...... I stand beside Thy cradle here Chorale: ...... The triumph is completed Requiem Mass - 8:00 PM, Saturday, March 23, 2013 The Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven, New Jersey

The Shrewsbury Chorale The Garden State Philharmonic and Chorus Samia Bahu, soprano Janara Kellerman, mezzo-soprano Stephen Mark Brown, tenor Daniel Klein, bass-baritone

Requiem Mass...... Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) 1 Requiem aeternam and Kyrie eleison soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, and chorus 2. Sequence Dies irae: chorus Tuba mirum: chorus Mors stupebit: bass Liber scriptus and Dies irae mezzo-soprano and chorus Quid sum, miser soprano, mezzo-soprano, and tenor Rex tremendae soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, and chorus Recordare soprano and mezzo-soprano Ingemisco tamquam reus tenor Confutatis bass Dies irae chorus Lacrymosa and Pie Jesu Domine soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, and chorus 3. Offertorio: Domine Jesu and Hostias soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and bass 4. Sanctus double chorus 5. Agnus dei soprano, mezzo-soprano, and chorus 6. Lux aeterna mezzo-soprano, tenor, and bass 7. Libera me soprano and chorus Folk Song Traditions 8:00 PM, Saturday, June 15, 2013 Luther Memorial Church, Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Deep River...... African American Spiritual arr., Alice Parker, Robert Shaw

Diu Diu Dang (A Train Song)...... Taiwanese Folk Song arr., Nan-Chung Tzien

Four Folk Songs...... Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) In stiller Nacht (At midnight deep) Abschiedslied (Going Away Song) Der tote Knabe (The Dead Youth) Die Wollust in den Maien (How Lovely is the Maytime!)

There is a Balm in Gilead...... African American Spiritual arr., William L. Dawson soprano: Janet Breslin

I Dream of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair….Stephen Foster (1826-1864) arr., Alice Parker, Robert Shaw

Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger...... American Folk Song arr., Salli Terri baritone: Pete Arnold, soprano: Joy More

Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)...... Irish Folk Melody lyrics, Frederick Edward Weatherly adapted, Philip Lawson; arr., Peter Knight

Beautiful Dreamer...... Stephen Foster arr., Gail Kubik

Shenandoah...... Traditional Sea Shanty arr., Marshall Bartholomew

Sevillanas ...... Spanish Folk Dance Accompaniment dancers: Teresa Rodriguez, Claudia Campbell, and Ethel Maryak guitarist: Ivan Max

The Little Horses...... American Folk Song adapted, Aaron Copland(1900-1990) arr., David L. Brunner Simple Gifts...... Joseph Brackettt (1797-1882) adapted, Aaron Copland, arr., Irving Fine FIFTY-SEVENTH CONCERT SEASON 2013 - 2014

An Italian Christmas 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 15, 2013 Luther Memorial Church, Tinton Falls, New Jersey Anthony LaGruth, Music Director and Conductor Soprano: Mary Petro, Mezzo-Soprano: Cabiria Jacobsen, Tenor: Kirk Dougherty

Lauda per la Natività del Signore (Laud to the Nativity)...... Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Text attributed to Jacopone da Todi (13th century) Angel – soprano Shepherd - tenor Shepherds at the Manger - men’s chorus Mary – mezzo-soprano Chorus of angels and shepherds - chorus

Gesù Bambino (The Infant Jesus)...... Pietro Yon (1886-1943) English Translation by Frederick H. Martens

Intermission

Gloria ...... Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) 1 Gloria in excelsis Deo chorus 2. Et in terra pax hominibus chorus 3. Laudamus te soprano, mezzo-soprano 4. Gratias agimus tibi chorus 5. Propter magnam gloriam chorus 6. Domine Deus soprano 7. Domine Fili Unigenite chorus 8. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei mezzo-soprano, chorus 9. Qui tollis peccata mundi chorus 10. Qui sedes ad dexteram mezzo-soprano 11. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus chorus 12. Cum Sancto Spiritu: chorus Lest We Forget 7:30 PM, Saturday, March 22, 2014 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, NJ

Soprano: Julia Lima, Baritone: Mark Wilson, Narrator: Brian Haggerty

Lincoln Portrait Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

A Survivor from Warsaw Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) narrator chorus orchestra

Intermission

A German Requiem, Opus 45…………………….Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) English translation by Elizabeth Tarquair and revised by R. H. Benson 1. Blessed are they that mourn: chorus 2. Behold all flesh is as the grass: chorus 3. Lord, make me to know the measure of my days on earth: baritone, chorus 4. How lovely is thy dwelling place: chours 5. Ye now are sorrowful / Yea, I will comfort you: soprano, chorus 6. Here on earth have we no continuing place / The trumpet shall sound / Death shall be swallowed in victory / Worthy art Thou to be praised: baritone, chorus 7. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: chorus

Gershwin and Gift Gala 5:30 PM, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Ocean Township

A Gershwin Portrait...... Arranged by Mac Huff

I. Opening……………………...……..George and Ira Gershwin

Strike up the Band Clap Your Hands I Got Rhythm

II. Gershwin at the Opera George and Ira Gershwin Dubose and Dorothy Heyward Summertime It Ain’t Necessarily So: soloist Steven Leech I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin O My ManOs Gone Now: soloist Janet Breslin

III. A Gershwin Swing Set George and Ira Gershwin

They Can’t Take That Away from Me Nice Work If You Can Get It ‘S Wonderful Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off They All Laughed

IV. Fascinating Rhythm George and Ira Gershwin

Fascinating Rhythm I Got Rhythm

V. Gershwin in Love George and Ira Gershwin

Love Is Here To Stay The Man I Love: soloist Laura Deykerhoff I’ve Got a Crush on You: soloist Joy More

VI. Sing a Gershwin Showstopper George and Ira Gershwin

Strike up the Band Love is Sweeping the Country Love Walked In Of Thee I Sing Swanee Lyrics by Irving Caeser FIFTY-EIGHTH CONCERT SEASON (2014-2015) Anthony LaGruth, Music Director and Conductor

Holiday Favorites! 7:30 PM, Saturday, December 6, 2014 St. George’s by the River Episcopal Church Rumson, New Jersey

Elaine Held, Accompanist

Fanfare for Christmas...... Lloyd Pfautsch (1921-2003)

In the Bleak Mid-Winter...... Harold Darke (1888-1976) Poem by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine...... Johann Walther (1496-1570) English Translation and Arrangement by Walter Ehret

Gesù Bambino...... Pietro Yon (1886-1943) Lyrics by Frederick H. Martens

O Magnum Mysterium...... …………...Tomás Luis de Victoria (c. 1548-1611) Edited by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

We Three Kings...... …..John H. Hopkins Jr. (1820-1891) Arranged by

What Is This Fragrance?...... An Old French Carol English Translation and Arrangement by John Huston

The Little Drummer Boy.…………….Katherine Kennicott Davis (1892-1980) Arranged by Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone

Mary’s Lullaby...... John Rutter (b. 1945)

The Very Best Time of Year...... John Rutter Christmas Day

Christmas Day Choral Fantasy on Old Carols...... Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Arranged by Dale Wood

The Christmas Song...... ……..Mel Tormé (1925-1999) Lyrics by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé

We Wish You a Merry Christmas...... English Traditional Carol Arranged by John Rutter Angels and Devils 7:30 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2015 First Presbyterian Church Freehold, New Jersey

Tonight’s concert is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Anthony Sahar, loyal patron of the Chorale and beloved husband of former Chorale member Dr. Marianne Sahar.

The Shrewsbury Chorale Anthony LaGruth, Music Director and Conductor Mark Cook, Accompanist With Garden State Philharmonic and its Masterwork Chorus, Soprano: Mary Hollis Hundley, Alto: Melissa Collom, Tenor: Mitchell Roe, Bass: Mark Watson

Overture to Don Giovanni...... Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756a1791) Requiem...... John Rutter (b. 1945) 1. Requiem aeternam / Kyrie eleison chorus 2. Out of the Deep (Psalm 130) chorus 3. Pie Jesu chorus, soprano 4. Sanctus / Hosanna in excelsis / Benedictus chorus 5. Agnus Dei / Man that is born of a woman / I am the resurrection chorus 6. The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23) chorus 7. Lux aeterna / Blessed are the dead chorus, soprano

Intermission

Symphony No. 37 in G major, K. 444...... …… Wolfgang A. Mozart 1. Adagio maestoso V Allegro con spirit 2. Andante sostenuto 3. Allegro molto Mass in C major, K. 317 (Coronation Mass).……………………….. Wolfgang A. Mozart 1. Kyrie eleison chorus, soprano, and tenor 2. Gloria in excelsis chorus, soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone 3. Credo chorus, soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone 4. Sanctus chorus 5. Benedictus / Osanna in excelsis chorus, soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone 6. Agnus Dei / Dona nobis pacem chorus, soprano, mezzo?soprano, tenor, baritone

Porter and Gift Gala 5:30 PM, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church Ocean Township, New Jersey

Tonight’s gala is dedicated to the memory of Jack Burdy, loyal member of the Chorale for nearly fifty years. We’ll miss his friendship and musical contributions greatly.

Classic Cole Porter………………...Words and Music by Cole Porter (1891-1964) Arranged by Mac Huff I. From This Moment On Another Op’nin, Another Show From This Moment On Just One Of Those Things II. Now You Has Jazz I’ve Got You Under My Skin All Of You Now You Has Jazz I Love Paris Easy To Love It’s All Right With Me You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To Too Darn Hot III. True Love True Love So In Love In The Still Of The Night IV. Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) V. Anything Goes Anything Goes You’re The Top It’s De-Lovely Let’s Misbehave My Heart Belongs To Daddy Be A Clown Friendship Begin The Beguine Night And Day From This Moment On VI. Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye FIFTY-NINTH CONCERT SEASON 2015 – 2016

Songs of the Season 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 20, 2015 Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey

Mark C. Cook, Interim Conductor

O Come, All Ye Faithful John F. Wade (1711–1786) Arranged by David Willcocks (1919-2015) The Coventry Carol English Carol Arranged by Salli Terri (1922-1996) Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine Johann Walther (1496-1570) Arranged by Walter Ehret (1918 - 2009) Ding Dong! Merrily on High French Melody, Lyrics by George R. Woodward. (1848-1934) Arranged by David Willcocks He Is Born French Carol Arranged by Roger Wagner (1914-’92) Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing? French Carol Arranged by David Willcocks baritone: Pete Arnold I Wonder As I Wander John J, Niles (1892-1980) Arranged by John Rutter (1848-present) soprano: Marcy Degonge Manfredi Jingle Bells . James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) Arranged by David Willcocks Love Came Down at Christmas John Rutter In the Bleak Mid-Winter Harold Darke (1888-1976) Poem by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) soprano: Marcy Degonge Manfredi tenor: Steven Leech I Saw Three Ships English Carol Arranged by John Rutter The Twelve Days of Christmas English Carol Arranged by John Rutter O Holy Night Adolphe Adam (1803-1856) Poem by Placide Cappeau (1808-1877) soprano: Marcy Degonge Manfredi This Christmas Night Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003) Nativity Carol John Rutter Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing Lyrics by Charles Wesley and George Whitefield Melody by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Arranged by David Willcocks Joy to the World English Carol, Melody adapted by Lowell Mason to lyrics of Isaac Watts. Arranged by John Rutter A Merry Christmas English Carol Arranged by Arthur Warrell (1883-1939) Remembrances 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 20, 2016 Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey Neil F. Brown, Guest Conductor Christopher DeCesare, Violin

Ave Verum Corpus (KV 618)………...Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)

Ave verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine, vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine, cujus latus perforatum unda fuxit et sanguine, esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine. Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who, having truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for humankind, whose pierced side flowed with water and blood: May it be for us a foretaste in the trial of death.

Requiem (Op. 48) ...... Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) Introit and Kyrie Offertory Sanctus Pie Jesu Agnus Dei Libera Me In Paradisum

Por Una Cabeza ...... Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) arr. Bernard Dewagtere Theme from Schindler's List ...... John Williams (b. 1932) Christopher DeCesare, violin

Part Songs (Hob. XXV) ...... Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Abendlied zu Gott (Evening Song to God) Der Augenblick (The Moment) Alles hat seine Zeit (Everything has its Time) An den Vetter (To the Cousin) Warnung (Warning) Aus dem Danklied zu Gott (A Song of Thanks to God)

The Shrewsbury Chorale Goes to the Opera 5:30 PM, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 St. George's Greek Orthodox Church Ocean Township, New Jersey Neil F. Brown, Guest Conductor John Balme, Accompanist Cynthia Springsteen-Balme, Soprano Chorus of Wedding Guests Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848) from Lucia di Lammermoor Fill every cup, come celebrate! Joy all around returning. Now you have brought new life and hope ending our days of yearning. Here will our friendship guide you, love ever be your companion. So bright that no clouds can hide you, a star to cheer our gloomy night. Waltz Scene Piotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) from Eugene Onegin

Voyagers' Chorus Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756–1791) from Idomeneo Calm are the winds and waters, blessings attend our journey. The fates foretell good fortune; quick, quick, make haste, set sail! May gentle breezes softly caress you; no bitter tempest ever distress you; winds kindly wafting follow and bless you, spread among you far and wide the sweet breath of love.

Anvil Chorus Guiseppe Verdi (1813–1901) from Il trovatore See how the night mist is lifting its veil and the great vault of heaven above is shining: seems like a widow whose mourning is done, casting off all the black of her sorrow and pining. To work, then! Ready? Your hammers! Who cheers the gipsy’s days and raises up his spirits? Who? Who? You know the answer? A pretty woman! Fill up our glasses! Our arms are strong and hearts are brave again when wine is fowing. Look how the sunbeams shine in the glass where the wine that we drink is so brightly glowing!

Bell Chorus Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857–1919) from Pagliacci Come on! Let’s go! Ding dong, hear the evening bell; be quick, come along, away to church now, girls and boys! Ding dong, on the distant hills the sun lingers bright. But mothers warn every girl: “Beware of those boys at night!” Ding dong, all the air is flled with love and light! Young lovers, remember this: you’re always in sight! Ah.

Die Harmonie in der Ehe (Harmony in Marriage) Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) from Thirteen Part-songs Oh, wonderful harmony, what he likes, she likes too: He likes to drink, she too. He likes to play cards, she too. He likes to fll his wallet and to act like a great man, this is also her custom. Oh, wonderful harmony! Bridal Chorus Richard Wagner (1813–1883) from Lohengrin Led here in faith, draw near with joy. Love’s guardian angel will watch over you! Joined in a bond none can destroy, now you are one in your love ever true. Virtue’s brave champion, step forth with pride! Youth’s fairest fower, walk by his side! Sounds of the feasting now left behind you, may joy and bliss be waiting to fnd you! Fragrant and bright, this room decked with fowers now will receive you for love’s joyous hours. Led here in faith, now enter in. Love’s guardian angel blesses you, keeps you in joy, pure, and free from sin. Now you are one in your love ever true. United with God’s blessing, your lives be blessed we pray. Eternal love professing, remember long this day.

Neighbors' Chorus Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880) from La jolie parfumeuse

Rataplan Giuseppe Verdi from La forza del destino Rataplan. Hear the drums beat, bringing good cheer to the soldier’s heart. Hear the drums calling that victory is near in the heat of war. Rataplan. Now they’re ready, every soldier stands burning to fght! They’ll hold steady while the enemy will vanish from sight! Go! Pursue the foe and strike when they fee! See the glorious wounds you bear crowned in triumph by your victory! Glorious victory brings the soldier boys home from the war. Victory fres the warrior’s heart with courage for more.

Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves Giuseppe Verdi from Nabucco Dearest homeland, my thoughts fly towards thee; wings of gold bear them on to journey’s ending, where the sweet- scented breezes are blending in the green hills and valleys of our land. Ah! To stand by the banks of the Jordan and to see Zion’s woeful desolation! O dear land, once the joy of our nation, now forever lost by Fate’s cruel hand. Golden harps of the prophets and seers of old, why are you so silently hanging on the willows? Lift your voice, stir our hearts, let the story be told of the times now so long ago. O Jerusalem, blessed city, when will grief and lamenting be over? Let our hear the voice of thy people at last! SIXTIETH CONCERT SEASON 2016 – 2017

The Many Moods of Christmas 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 18, 2016 Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey Neil F. Brown, Music Director John Balme, Accompanist Irene Choras Tsakiris, Soprano Kristopher Zook, Baritone

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Gloria in D (RV 589) Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest.

The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite I arr. Robert Shaw/ Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Silent Night Patapan O Come, All Ye Faithful

Messiah (HWV 56) George Frederic Handel (1685–1759) And Suddenly Irene Choras Tsakiris, soprano Glory to God

In Terra Pax (Op. 39) Gerald Finzi (1901–1956) Kristopher Zook, baritone Irene Choras Tsakiris, soprano

The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite II arr. Shaw/Bennett O Sanctissima O most holy, O most loving, sweet Virgin Mary! Beloved Mother, undefiled, pray for us. Joy to the World Away in a Manger Fum Fum Fum March of the Kings Three great kings I met at early morn with all their retinue were slowly marching. Three great kings I met at early morn were on their way to meet the newly born, with gifts of gold brought from far away, and valiant warriors to guard the royal treasure, with gifts of gold brought from far away their shields all shining in their bright array. II

Four Nutcracker Favorites Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1901–1956) arranged by Jeff Funk (1840–1893) Nutcracker March Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Russian Dance Waltz of the Flowers

The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite IV arr. Shaw/Bennett Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light The First Noel O Little Town of Bethlehem I Saw Three Ships Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly

Carol of the Bells Mykola Leontovich (1877–1921) arranged by Peter J. Wilhousky

Ding-a Ding-a Ding Greg Gilpin (b. 1964)

Bell Chorus Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857–1919) from Pagliacci Come on! Let’s go! Ding dong, hear the evening bells; be quick, come along, away to church now! Ding dong, on the distant hills the sun lingers bright; all the air is flled with love and light. Ah.

The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite III arr. Shaw/Bennett What Child is This? Irene Choras Tsakiris, soprano Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Angels We Have Heard on High

The Shrewsbury Chorale Celebrates 60 Years Conductor: Neil F. Brown 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 30, 2017 Christ Episcopal Church Middletown, New Jersey

3:00 PM, Sunday, May 21, 2017 Manasquan United Methodist Church Manasquan, New Jersey Liebeslieder Waltzes (Opus 52) ...... Johannes Brahms Monica Rose Ziglar, soprano David Kellett, tenor John Balme and Cynthia Springsteen-Balme, dual pianists

Answer, maiden Deep in thunder roars the tide Oh, these women Like the evening sunset’s rapture The tender hopvine wanders There was a tiny, pretty bird How dear, alas, was life together When your eyes so fondly seek On Danube’s border Oh, how calm the river fows No, I will not listen Locksmith, go and bring me some padlocks Every bird that soars the sky See how bright the fountain gleams My love is a well of sorrow Don’t wander, my light Each tender leaf is trembling

Requiem Canticorum ...... James Whitbourn Paul Cohen, soprano saxophone John Balme, organist

Introit Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion; et tibi redetur votum in Jerusalem. Misereatur nostri omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis nostris, perducat nos ad vitam aeternam. Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on them. It is right, Lord, to sing a hymn to you on Mount Zion; and our vows shall be carried out for you in Jerusalem. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

Pie Jesu Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Gentle Lord Jesus, give them rest. Alleluia Alleluia. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Praise the Lord. Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on them. De profundis De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine: Domine, exaudi vocem meam. From the depths have I cried to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Lux aeterna Lux aeterna luceat eis Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Eternal light shine on them, Lord, with your saints for eternity, for you are full of goodness. Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on them.

Intermission

Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day (HWV 76)………….. George Frederic Handel

David Kellett, tenor Monica Ziglar, soprano Nancie Lederer and Wende Namkung, violin Joel Rudin, viola Madeline Casparie, cello Stephen Sas, cello Cynthia Springsteen-Balme, fute Kathy Halvorson and Erin Gustavson, oboe Robert Gravener and Wilbur Wittemann, trumpet John Balme, organist

Overture Minuet Recitatives From harmony, from heavenly harmony this universal frame began. When nature underneath a heap of jarring atoms lay, and could not heave her head, the tuneful voice was heard from high, Arise ye more than dead. Then cold, and hot, and moist, and dry, in order to their stations leap, and Music’s power obey. Chorus From harmony, from heavenly harmony this universal frame began: From harmony to harmony through all the compass of the notes it ran, the diapason closing full in man. Aria What passion cannot Music raise and quell? When Jubal struck the corded shell, his listening brethren stood around and wondering, on their faces fell to worship the celestial sound. Less than a god they thought there could not dwell within the hollow of that shell that spoke so sweetly and so well. What passion cannot Music raise and quell! Aria and Chorus The trumpet’s loud clangor excites us to arms with shrill notes of anger and mortal alarms. The double, double, double beat of the thundering Drum cries, hark the foes come; Charge, charge, ‘tis too late to retreat. March Aria The soft complaining Flute in dying notes discovers the woes of hopeless lovers, whose dirge is whispered by the warbling Lute. Aria Sharp Violins proclaim their jealous pangs, and desperation, fury, frantic indignation, depths of pains, and height of passion for the fair, disdainful dame. Aria But oh! What art can teach, what human voice can reach the sacred Organ’s praise? Notes inspiring holy love, notes that wing their heavenly ways to join the choirs above. Aria Orpheus could lead the savage race; and trees uprooted left their place; sequacious of the Lyre. Recitative But bright Cecilia raised the wonder higher; when to her Organ, vocal breath was given an angel heard, and straight appeared mistaking earth for heaven. Chorus As from the power of sacred lays the spheres began to move, and sung the great Creator’s praise to all the blessed above; so when the last and dreadful hour this crumbling pageant shall devour, the Trumpet shall be heard on high, the dead shall live, the living die, and Music shall untune the sky.