SONG BOOK Friday 13 December 6.00pm to 10.00pm Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster manningham.vic.gov.au/carols #manninghamcarols Merry Christmas from our family to yours Wishing you peace and joy this festive season Barry Plant Manningham 250 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East Our entire team strongly believe in supporting the 9842 8888 community that has supported us throughout the years. This is the 11th consecutive year that we have supported Barry Plant Whitehorse this event and we hope it’s an enjoyable evening for 88 South Parade, Blackburn everyone. We hope that 2020 brings you good health and 9878 0222 fulfils all of your hopes and expectations. Barry Plant Eltham For any real estate advice or queries, the team at Barry 1/958 Main Road, Eltham Plant would love to help you. 9431 1243 barryplant.com.au HAVE YOUR SAY RUFFEY LAKE PARK We are developing a new landscape masterplan for Ruffey Lake Park and want to hear from you. How to have your say Visit us at our community consultation tent set up next to the jumping castle. Complete our online survey by Monday 16 December yoursaymanningham.com.au/ruffey-lake-park For more information yoursaymanningham.com.au/ruffey-lake-park [email protected] 9840 9333 YOUR SAY CONTENTS Mayor’s Christmas Message 5 Manningham Community Fund 6 Carols Program 8 MC and Featured Artist Biographies 10 Manningham Churches Working Together 14 Church Services 14 Advance Australia Fair 17 Once in Royal David’s City 17 Angels from the Realms of Glory 18 Jingle Bells 18 The First Noel 19 Silent Night 20 O Come All Ye Faithful 21 O Little Town of Bethlehem 22 Ding Dong Merrily on High 22 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 23 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 23 Acknowledgements 24 Manningham Council 699 Doncaster Road, (PO Box 1) Doncaster, Victoria 3108 p 03 9840 9333 f 03 9848 3100 e [email protected] manningham.vic.gov.au Mayor’s Christmas Message Welcome to another magical Christmas in Manningham and to our spectacular Carols by Candlelight in Ruffey Lake Park. Tonight promises to be a fantastic event, On behalf of Manningham Council, I wish packed full of festive celebrations and everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful entertainment. wonderful New Year. Christmas is a special time of year for many people and we are honoured to once again present this celebration for our community. This is the 38th year we have hosted Carols by Candlelight. Tonight’s celebration features some great musical talents, including plenty of local talent from our very Cr Paul McLeish own community. Mayor Special thanks go to all our sponsors, partners, talented performers, community groups, staff, all of the volunteers here tonight and to you for making Carols by Candlelight one of Manningham’s most loved traditions. 5 Manningham Community Fund In partnership with The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, Manningham Council has established the Manningham Community Fund. Since 2010, the Manningham Community Fund has provided assistance to numerous locally based charities, including Doncare, Manningham Centre, LinC Church Services, Rights, Employment, Accommodation and Leisure (REAL), Onemda and Kevin Heinze Grow. Donation tins are available at our event tonight. Any donation you make to the Manningham Community Fund is an investment in the future of Manningham and will assist our local charitable organisations to deliver support and welfare services to those in need. Gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible. For more information about the Manningham Charitable Fund: Visit: manningham.vic.gov.au/manningham-community-fund Phone: 9840 9333 Email: [email protected] 6 FREE OUTDOOR EVENT POP UP Cinema at Heide Jim Henson’s Labyrinth SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY Pre-show entertainment from 7.00pm. Movie starts at 8.30pm. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen manningham.vic.gov.au/ pop-up-cinema-at-heide 7 Carols Program Pre-Show stage entertainment featuring children’s act Pevan and Sarah and local band Beyond Melbourne 6:30pm Official Speeches 7:30pm Manningham Carols by Candlelight Concert 8:00pm Fireworks Finale 10:00pm National Advance Australia Fair Anthem Cr Michelle Kleinert & Carla Ventakaya with Manningham Concert Band and Melbourne Contemporary Choir Introduction Candy Hertz Overture Sleigh Ride Band and Choir Soloist Once in Royal David’s City Richard Thomas Feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Richard Thomas & Stephanie Collins Soloist Angels from the Realms of Glory Jingle Bells Jael Wena Feature It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Band and Choir Feature The First Noel Silent Night Isaiah Firebrace Soloist Believe (from the movie Polar Express) Do You Hear What I Hear? Stephanie Collins 8 Soloist O Come All Ye Faithful When A Child is Born Gary Mills Soloist O Little Town of Bethlehem Grown Up Christmas List Leea Nanos Soloist The Holy City Santa Claus is Coming to Town Richard Thomas Feature Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow Richard Thomas and Special Guest Soloist All I Want for Christmas O Holy Night Isaiah Firebrace Feature All Singers + Choir Feliz Navidad Soloist Ding Dong Merrily on High Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Stephanie Collins Feature A Gleeful Christmas (from the TV show Glee) Band and Choir Feature Christmas On Broadway Gary Mills & Stephanie Collins Soloist God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) Jael Wena Soloist Mistletoe & Holly Blue Christmas Gary Mills Soloist Santa Baby Christmas (Michael Bublé Version) Leea Nanos Feature Unto us a Child is Born We Wish You a Merry Christmas All Singers and Choir 9 MC and Featured Artist Biographies in professional military music he retired in 1999 to pursue a new career path in Candy Hertz community music. Master of Ceremonies During his time in community music, Michael has been asked to participate as Director of Music for many Carols by Passionate, hardworking and versatile, Candlelight events across different council Candy Hertz is a popular lifestyle presenter/ areas. He is delighted to have had the reporter, MC and content creator. opportunity collaborating with many She is the Big Screen Match Day Live wonderful artists and musicians. This year is AFL host for the Western Bulldogs as well Michael’s 19th year directing Manningham as other live sporting events including Carols by Candlelight. Melbourne United Basketball and Moonee Valley Night Horse Racing. Manningham Concert Band She works as a presenter, reporter, MC, voiceover artist and producer across a The Manningham Concert Band has been variety of lifestyle and entertainment playing music in our local community for brands, within the corporate world and at more than 40 years. Since the early 80s, live events. the band has been involved in our annual Carols by Candlelight event. Still to this Candy is the creator and host of On The day, the band remains a non-auditioning List Melbourne, producing Melbourne’s community concert band comprising of only weekend what’s on videos housed more than 50 musicians of all ages and alongside a weekly curated event listing from all walks of life. The band plays a wide site. Her videos are seen by more than 2.2 variety of music, including jazz, popular million Victorians weekly across the Herald works, contemporary band repertoire and Sun online, Channel 31 and a multitude light classical pieces. of industry targeted and Melbourne newsletters. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit: Candy’s mix of experience means she’s able manninghamband.org.au to take on a large variety of opportunities and is not limited to any particular industry The band’s performances in 2019-2020 or topic. She brings a positive and infectious are supported by Manningham Council’s high energy spirit to every role she takes on. Community Grant Program. Michael Thompson Melbourne Contemporary Director of Music Choir The Melbourne Contemporary Choir Michael’s long career in music started in (MCCHOIR) is a fresh and exciting 1968 when he joined the Royal Marines contemporary ensemble based in Macleod. School of Music. During his 12 year tenure, Opened to adults aged 18 and above, he travelled extensively throughout the it provides a place where ‘People Find world performing in more than 32 countries. A Voice’. The Choir promotes a relaxed One of his highlights was during the time atmosphere where a passion for music is he served on the Royal Yacht Britannia, developed. The Creative Director Jason, touring the Far East and South Africa. makes every rehearsal fun and entertaining Michael also served for 19 years in the RAAF yet productive and challenging. Central Band, Melbourne. After 31 years 10 The choir has a repertoire of pop, rock, RnB, him engaging with fans around the world as soul, funk, musical theatre and gospel as he tours Australia, Europe and America over well as other contemporary genres and the coming two years. original tunes which appeal to a wide range of audiences. MCCHOIR is a member of Remember the name, Isaiah’s music is set the Australian National Choral Association to reach all corners of the world. (ANCA) MCCHOIR is a great place to meet new Richard Thomas people, develop musical skills, vocal Richard has been entertaining Melbourne technique and have the opportunity to audiences for more than 25 years. His perform for our community. MCCHOIR theatre credits include Mame, Sweet redefines the term ‘Choir’, bringing it Charity, Follies, The Secret Garden, into the 21st Century as a vital part of our Les Misérables, Chicago, Rebecca, The community and the arts and entertainment Producers, The Phantom of the Opera and scene! Mary Poppins. He is a versatile entertainer who has hosted Isaiah Firebrace and performed for various councils, service The incredible story of 20-year-old Isaiah clubs and corporate clients including started as a young boy with very little except Crown, AMP, NAB and Volvo.