presents RVIB Carols by Candlelight 2004 Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind CONTENTS 5 Message from Kodak 6 Message from the Governor 7 Message from RVIB 8 Lilly’s Story 11 Guest Artists’ Profiles 3 19 Map 24 Song List INTRODUCTION 24 Carol Lyrics 42 Sponsors RVIB Carols by Candlelight is now a truly RVIB thanks all the sponsors and ROYAL VICTORIAN iconic Australian event. supporters who help make RVIB Carols by Candlelight such a success, including: The idea was born on Christmas Eve in INSTITUTE FOR 1937 as radio veteran, the late Norman Kodak Banks MBE, strolled along historic St Kilda Road in Melbourne after a late-night radio Nine Network Management THE BLIND shift. As he walked, he noticed an elderly woman Southern Cross Broadcasting CAROLS BY sitting by her open window, her face lit only by a candle. She had a radio beside her 3AW and Magic 693 CANDLELIGHT and was singing along to the Christmas carol, 'Away In A Manger'. At that - SHARING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS moment Banks was inspired to create the Victorian Arts Centre first gathering of Victorians to sing carols by candlelight. RVIB Carols by Candlelight volunteers The candles, first lit in 1938, have burned steadily through peace and war, prosperity Victoria Police and turmoil to become a tradition, not only in the city of Melbourne, but also to Metropolitan Fire Brigade the entire nation. This year RVIB is thrilled to welcome St John First Aid Kodak as the presenting partner of this event, to help capture the spirit of City of Melbourne Parks and Recreation Christmas. Proceeds from the evening go towards supporting services for children Special thanks to the RVIB Carols by who are blind or vision impaired. Candlelight project team for their hard work and dedication. RVIB Carols by Candlelight 2004 CELEBRATING OUR 25 YEAR PARTNERSHIP Margaret Bashfield Executive Producer For many Australians, the celebration of RVIB Carols by Candlelight is as much But what about the children? Maybe they are 4 Christmas doesn’t really commence until Ray about our familiar and loved performers too young to appreciate this illustrious list of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Martin echoes the words “welcome to RVIB returning as it is about the debut of our talent, but you only need to mention one Carols by Candlelight” and for every child it newest stars, who have dreamed about taking name to send them into a frenzy of arm- is the arrival of Santa to the stage that turns the stage on this special night. For the first waving: Hi-5. While every child has a their dreams into reality. time at Carols, we introduce Anthony Callea, favourite member, for Kellie, Nathan, Charli, The Nine Network’s annual telecast of Carols Paulini, Caroline O’Connor, Rob Mills, Kathleen and Tim, this is one of their is a magical journey of celebration with an Emmanuel Carella, Sara Storer, the cast of favourite shows of the year. extraordinary lineup of performers to guide Saturday Night Fever, and the singing Carols is a carefully orchestrated collaboration and entertain every step of the way. cobbler, Peter Brocklehurst. between the Nine Network and the Royal While Ray returns for his 15th year as host, If the 20,000-strong live audience and two Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB), behind the scenes, Margaret Bashfield makes million viewers watching at home isn’t bringing together many industry professionals. her debut as executive producer. enough to stir the butterflies, then singing This year the partnership celebrates 25 years of alongside entertainment legends surely will, going from strength to strength. “Having worked on Carols as a producer in with Marina Prior, Silvie Paladino, Rhonda the past I am thrilled to be entrusted with “As producers we treat Carols as the most Burchmore and Denis Walter continuing this project,” she says. “Every year brings sacred program and everyone at the Nine their commitment to RVIB. Add to this the new challenges and greater rewards… and Network takes enormous pride in the musical genius of John Foreman and you that’s why everyone involved keeps coming telecast,” says Bashfield. “We hope you enjoy have the ultimate Christmas Eve showcase. back for more.” the show as much as we do making it.” ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Host Artists Marina Prior RVIB Carols by Candlelight Orchestra Ray Martin Peter Brocklehurst Sara Storer MLC Strings led by Clive McCullough Rhonda Burchmore Saturday Night Fever The RVIB Carols by Candlelight combined choir Musical Director Anthony Callea Denis Walter is made up of singers from the following groups: John Foreman David Campbell Balwyn High School Emmanuel Carella Terry Gill Camberwell Chorale Kate Ceberano Humphrey B Bear Cranbourne Chorale Dannielle Gaha Australian Girls Choir Dandenong Choral Society Hi-5 National Boys Choir Essendon Choral Society Human Nature Haileybury College Rob Mills Melbourne Welsh Male Choir Caroline O'Connor The Proclaimers Silvie Paladino Voices of Melbourne Paulini Victorian State Singers Executive Producer Margaret Bashfield Lighting Designer Rohan Thornton Senior Director Adrian Dellevergin Audio Directors Steve Delmenico / Mike Smith Supervising Producer Steve Gilbert Production Manager Kevin D’Arcy Production Team Kate Halliday Production Accountant Brian Pedler Alex Ristevski Publicity Jane Elliott Aaron Smith Outside Broadcast Manager Allen Ronaldson Liz Stapp Studio Services Manager Peter Duncan Set Design Rohan Thornton / Vanessa Trombetta Musical Producer Michael Harding / Peter de Visser Set Construction John Millan Choral Director Douglas Heywood OAM Staging Co-ordinator Glen King 5 KODAK MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Steve Morley For 67 years, RVIB Carols by Candlelight RVIB Carols by Candlelight is a celebration Director, Kodak (Australasia) has been part of the Australian Christmas of the Victorian community spirit, bringing tradition. Kodak is proud to announce its together family and friends to share the joy association with the Royal Victorian of Christmas. We congratulate RVIB on its Institute for the Blind (RVIB) and to be commitment in helping those who face the able to help share the joy of Carols. challenges of being blind or vision impaired. This important event is held at a time when our spirits are warmest, our sense of Kodak would also like to congratulate those caring and connections are heightened and working behind the scenes that make RVIB appreciation of life is at its greatest. Carols by Candlelight such a momentous event every year. A raft of volunteers play a We believe that these are true Kodak key role and their dedicated service ensures moments. After all, Christmas is all about the event is a great success. sharing precious moments with friends and family. We are proud to be an integral part of this event and to share the joy of Christmas. We As a company, Kodak have seen first-hand hope it becomes part of a longstanding the valuable contribution charity tradition, which has become highly valued organisations play across our country and and a significant date on the calendar for understands the importance corporate all Victorians. Australia must continue to play. And we hope that you have a safe and We are committed to connecting with the happy Christmas. local communities in which we operate and making sure that digital innovations are both meaningful and worthwhile. RVIB Carols by Candlelight 2004 MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA 6 MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE THE GOVERNOR Christmas is a special time for thousands Each year, the Royal Victorian Institute for of Australian families and it is always a the Blind continues to provide services and pleasure to see the community united assistance to people who are blind or vision through song and celebration at RVIB impaired and RVIB Carols by Candlelight Carols by Candlelight. affords the community an opportunity, not only to enjoy a festive celebration, but to RVIB Carols by Candlelight, which was support an organisation which has done so first held in the Alexandra Gardens in much for their fellow Victorians. 1938, has become a cherished Christmas Eve tradition and, now in its 67th year, has My wife, Lynne, and I wish you all a safe grown from something unique to and happy Christmas. Melbourne to an event for all Australians. It is a pleasure to see family and friends, colleagues and acquaintances sharing an occasion that so many have enjoyed for generations. Singing carols in Victoria’s largest open-air theatre, with candles held high, is an experience that is fondly remembered and a tradition of which we are all proud. John Landy, AC, MBE Governor of Victoria MESSAGE FROM THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND 7 MESSAGE FROM RVIB Have you ever wondered how someone combined resources while maximising the would experience tonight’s concert if they opportunity to raise funds to provide couldn’t see? services for people who are blind or vision Graeme Innes impaired in Victoria, New South Wales and Instead of enjoying the bright lights and Chairman the Australian Capital Territory. the colourful clothes worn by the performers they would be concentrating on It is an important strategic decision that the beautiful music, the applause from the will enable us to build on a proud history audience and even the smell of the wax of providing essential services for around candles burning through the night. It is still 138 years. a wonderful but quite different experience. Like RVIB, Kodak has been part of our The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind community for over a century. This year we (RVIB) provides training for people who are pleased to welcome Kodak as the are blind or vision impaired to use their official presenting partner of RVIB Carols other senses like hearing and smell to help by Candlelight. Their generous support them to differentiate and identify people helps RVIB to continue providing support and environments.