The Pass Chorale will present two concerts in Banning this year. The full concert, with orchestra is scheduled for December 14. Details are described in a previous post. An abbreviated concert featuring some selections from the Rutter Magnificat plus the anthems and carols will be presented on December 7, 2008, 2:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Wilson, Banning, CA.
The full concert program is seen below.
MagnificatBy John Rutter
1. Magnificat
Magnificat anima mea dominum et exultavit spiritus meus in deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae, ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
(My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. For He has regarded the lowliness of his hand-maiden. For, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.)
2. Of a Rose (15th Century English Carol)
Hearken to me, both old and young, How this rose began to spring.
A fairer rose to mine liking, in all this world ne know I none.
Five branches of that rose there been, the which be both fair and sheen.
The rose is called Mary, heaven’s queen. Out of her bosom a blossom sprang.
The first branch was of great honour, that blest Marie should bear the flow’r.
Then came and angel from heaven’s tower to break the devil’s bond.
The second branch was great of might, that sprang upon a Christmas night.
The star shone over Bethlem bright, that man should see it both day and night.
The third branch did spring and spread. Three kinges then the branch gan led
Unto our lady in her child-bed, into Bethlem that branch sprang right.
The fourth branch it sprang to hell, the devil’s power for to fell.
That no soul therein should dwell, the branch so blessed fully sprang.
The fifth branch, it was so sweet. It sprang to heav’n both crop and root.
Therein to dwell and be our bote (salvation), so blessedly it sprang.
Pray we to her with great honour, she that bare the blessed flow’r,
To be our help and our succour, and shield us from the fiendes bond.
3. Quia fecit
Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est,et sanctum nomen ejus.
*Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. *(from the Ordinary of the Mass)
(For he that is mighty has magnified me, and holy is His name.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.)
4. Et misericordia
Et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
(And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation.)
5. Fecit potentiam
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles.
(He has shown strenght with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has cast down the mighty from their seats, and exalted the humble and meek.)
6. Esurientes
Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes. Sucepit Israel puerum suum,
recordatus misericordie suae. Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros,Abraham et semini ejus in secula.
(He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He remembering His mercy, has helped his servant, Israel. As He promised to our fathers, Abraham and his seed forever.
7. Gloria
Gloria patri et filio et spiritu sancto.
(Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.)
*Sancta Maria, succurre miseris, iuva pusillanimes, refove flebiles: ora pro populo, interveni pro clero, intercede pro devotofemineo esxu, sentiant omnes tuum iuvamen, quicumque tuum sanctum implorant auxilium. Alleluia.
*(Antiphon at the Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
(Holy Mary, succour those in need, help the faint-hearted, support the weak, pray for the laity, assist the clergy, intercede for all devout women. May all feel the power of your help, whoevery prays for your holy aid. Alleluia.)
8. Sicut erat
Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper, et in secula seculorum. Amen.
(As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.)
Christmas Anthems and Carols
Wexford Carol……………………………………………………………arr. John Rutter
Monte Joham, Baritone
O Come, O Come Emmanuel……...…….Gregorian chant arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw
O Nata Lux……………………….………………..……..………….Morten Lauridsen
O nata lux de lumine, Jesu reemptor saeculi, dignare clemens supplicum, laudes preches que sumere.
Qui carne quondam contegi dignatus es pro perditis. Nos membra confer effici, tui beati corporis.
(O born of light, Jesus, Redeemer of the world, Mercifullly deem worthy and accept the praises and prayers of your supplicants.Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh for the sake of the lost ones, grant us to be made members of your holy body.)
What Sweeter Music…………………………………...……………John Rutter
How Unto Bethlehem………….……….Italian carol arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw
How Should a King Come?.......................Carol Owens, Jimmy Owens, Tom Fettke
Carol Sing-Along Once in Royal David’s City
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
What Child is This?
Angels, We Have Heard on High
Jingle Bells
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Silent Night
