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The Many Moodsof Christmas

The Arts Program

at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

Dr. Bill Britt, Senior Minister

presents

presented by

The Chancel ChoirScott H. Atchison, Conductor

December 12, 20215:30 p.m.

Welcome

InvocatIon ..................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Bill Britt,Senior Minister

Program

PART I

carol at the ProcessIon

Once In Royal David’s City .........................................................................................................................................................H. J. Gauntlett(1805-1876)

*In the tradition of King’s College Chapel, our experience begins with this timeless carol and a great procession. Please stand as the crucifer passes your pew and join in singing as instructed.

Stanza one: Max Cook, soloist Once in royal David’s city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

Stanza two: Choir alone He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall, with the poor and mean and lowly lived on earth our Saviour holy.

Stanza three: Congregation and Choir And through all his wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden, in whose gentle arms he lay. Christian children all must be mild, obedient, good as he.

Stanza four: For he is our childhood’s pattern, day by day like us he grew. He was little, weak and helpless, tears and smiles like us he knew: And he feeleth for our sadness, and he shareth in our gladness.

Stanza five: And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love. For that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads his children on to the place where he is gone.

Stanza six: Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing by. We shall see him; but in heaven, set at God’s right hand on high. Where like stars his children crowned all in white shall wait around.

† The people sit

O Come, O Come, Immanuel ............................................................................................................................................... arr. Roderick Elms(b. 1951)

Matthew Boatwright, tenorWilliam Green, tenor

All bells in paradise ..........................................................................................................................................................................John Rutter (b. 1945)

Deep in the cold of winter, darkness and silence were ev’rywhere; softly and clearly, there came through the stillness a wonderful sound, a wonderful sound to hear: All bells in paradise I heard them ring, sounding in majesty to the news that they bring; all bells in paradise I heard them ring, welcoming our Savior, born on earth a heavenly King. All bells in paradise I heard them ring: “Glory to God on high; the angel voices sing. Lost in awe and wonder, doubting, I asked what this sign might be: Christ our Messiah revealed in a stable, a marvelous sight, a marvelous sight to see. He comes down in peace, a child in humility, the keys to his kingdom belong to the poor, before him shall kneel the kings with their treasures, gold incense and myrrh.

Allegro, Organ Concerto Op. 4 No. 4 in F ...............................................................................................................................G.F. Handel (1685-1759)

Oliver Brett, organ

Joseph’s carol ....................................................................................................................................................................................John Rutter(b. 1945)

Long and weary was the journey, hard and dark the road we trod; deep enfolded in the stillness of the night it seemed I heard the voice of God: ‘Fear not, Joseph, weep not, Mary, travel onward through the darkness of night; Bethlehem will see his glory: Christ, Emmanuel, the Lord of light.’ Ecce miraculum, Here in a stable lies your heav’nly King, Alleluia hear the angels sing. Journey’s end was just a stable bare, cold and lonely for a birth; ox and ass were our companions there when God revealed himself on earth. Shepherds came in awe and wonder, kneeling low beside his manger stall; angels singing, wise men bringing gifts to lay before the Lord of all.

Rick Latterell, baritone

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen ...........................................................................................................................18th Century English carolarr. Stuart Forster

Congregation and Choir† Please stand as the introduction begins.

† The people sit

A babe is born ......................................................................................................................................................................... William Mathias

(1934-1992)

A babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us. To him we sing both night and day. At Bethlehem, that blessed place,

the child of bliss now born he was; and him to serve God give us grace. There came three kings out of the East, to worship the

King that is so free, with gold and myrrh and frankincense. The angels came down with one cry, a fair song that night sung they

in worship of that child: a babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us. To him we sing both night and day.

15th century, anonymous

IntermIssIon – FIFteen mInutes

the offertory Prayer ...............................................................................................................................................................Dr. Bill Britt

PART II

Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem ................................................................................................................................................... G.P. da Palestrina

(1525-1594)

arr. William J. Bullock

Rise up shine forth enlightened, Jerusalem, for your light of lights is coming and all the Lords’ glory is rising to shine on you.

For behold, deep darkness blankets all of creation and evokes the people’s gloom, while above you comes, rising up, the Lord,

your God. The light of His glory, breaks forth and shines on you.

Isaiah 60:1-2

The Chamber Singers

The dream Isaiah saw ............................................................................................................................................................Glenn L. Rudolph

(b. 1951)

Lions and oxen will sleep in the hay, leopards will join with the lambs as they play, wolves will be pastured with cows in

the glade, blood will not darken the earth that God made. Little child whose bed is straw, take new lodgings in my heart.

Bring the dream Isaiah saw: Life redeemed from fang and claw. Peace will pervade more than forest and field: God will

transfigure the violence concealed deep in the heart and in systems of gain, ripe for the judgment the Lord will ordain.

Nature reordered to match God’s intent, nations obeying the call to repent, all of creation completely restored, filled with

the knowledge and love of the Lord.

Thomas H. Troeger

William Green, tenor

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the many moods of chrIstmas, suIte III .......................................................................................................................Robert Shaw andRobert Russell Bennett

(Twentieth Century)

What Child Is This? ............................................................................................................................................English AirEngland, 17th Century

Emily Skilling, alto

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ...............................................................................................................Felix MendelssohnEngland, 1850

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella ..................................................................................................................Provençal CarolFrance, 17th Century

Angels We Have Heard on High ......................................................................................................................French CarolFrance, 19th Century

O Come, All Ye Faithful ......................................................................................................................................................................J. F. Wade (1711-1786)

arr. David Willcocks(b. 1919)

Congregation and Choir† Please stand as the introduction begins

Stanza oneO come, all ye faithful,joyful and triumphant,O come, ye, O come, ye, to Bethlehem;Come and behold Him, born the king of angels:

Refrain:O come, let us adore him, O come let us adore him,O come, let us adore hin, Christ the Lord.

Stanza twoSing, Choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, Glory in the highest:Refrain

Stanza threeYea, Lord we Greet Thee, Born this happy morning,Jesu, to thee be glory givenWord of the Father, Now in flesh appearing:Refrain

† The people sit

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Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light ................................................................................................. ................................................................................................. Johann von RistJohann von RistGermany, 1641Germany, 1641

I Saw Three ShipsI Saw Three Ships.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Traditional EnglishTraditional EnglishEnglandEngland

Deck The Halls with Boughs of HollyDeck The Halls with Boughs of Holly ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... Traditional WelshTraditional WelshWalesWales

Heavenly Light .................................................................................................................................................................. Alexander Kopylov

(1854-1911)

Sent from heaven, Thy rays were given on great and small to shine, O Light Divine! May each soul in sorrow’s night see the

heavenly light. Thou Blessing to all creation, lead us to our salvation. All those whose feet may falter, lead unto the sacred

altar. Oh shine from above, Divine Light of love. Show us the way unto our God, we pray. Thou our beacon and guide shalt

be. Light Divine, we praise Thee!

Alice Mattullath

The Georgia Boy Choir

the many moods of chrIstmas, suIte Iv .......................................................................................................................Robert Shaw and

Robert Russell Bennett

mInIstry oF musIc

staFF

Scott H. Atchison, Director of Music and OrganistDr. Oliver G. Brett, Associate Director of Music and Associate Organist

LaKwan Bain, Assistant OrganistKathy Fletcher, Director of Youth and Children’s Music

Ruth Sommerville, Music AdministratorTamara Witt, Children’s and Youth Project Manager

Pat Price, Music AssociateRobin Hensley, Music Associate

Sally Westmoreland, CarillonneurJanice McGalliard, Choral Librarian

J. Tyler (“Ty”) Tippett, Friends of Music ChairPhilip Mastin, Music and Arts Chair

Darrell Osborne, AV Manager

chancel choIr

soPrano

Lisa Beale †Ann BrockJanet CoxJo GrodzickiMary Allison Hamby *† Holly Hanchey †Meredith Howard *†Karyn HarrisJanet JoinerNicole LewisAshley LoweryBecky MaasJolie MaddoxCarol MartinLinda MoffettJennifer PittmanPat PriceRuby PhelpsLou Anne RaineySuzanne ScarbroughLaura TaylorEdith TomasettiJody WeatherlySally Westmoreland

alto

Emelyn ArnoldKay DietzJulia ForbesJenny GipsonJulia Glicksberg *†Celene JoinerAllyson KielOuida LanierAnne Lokey Janice McGalliardEve RespessSusan ScottTheresa SharkeyEmily Skilling *†Kathryn SpencerBetsy StuartSusan TeatKim ThiessenMary WilliamsAmy Weyant †

tenor

Gary Arnold Matthew Boatwright *†Mason BrannonGray CampbellTroy Dayton Richard DietzWilliam Green*†Bill HardingPablo MejiasDavid RatliffGraham ReynoldsJeff WoodWilliam York

Bass

Dan Beale †

Richard Brock

Bob Hubbard

Rick Latterell *†

Michael Lindsay *†

Tom Liddell

Mark Rainey

Bill Scarbrough

David Thomas

Tyler Tippett

* Staff Singers

† Chamber Singers

georgIa Boy choIr

David R. White, Artistic Director and Conductor

orchestra

Olademeji AdekeyeJosef AlaviMehdi AlaviAren BurnsJude CampbellWinsten ChiuCameron CobbPaul ColkerMax CookMaximilian de CoquetBlake Creasy

Anderson DeanGavin EapenJackson EnnisQuinn FischelElisha GunterHank HilscherWill HilscherBronson HolsingerAidan HowertonAvery JonesIan Kim

Tate KimNevin Korbett*Wilson LeaJoshi LeeSam MaasNate MerrittAlexander McGruderMcAidan MooreIssac OlguinRyan Palmieri*Matt Samuels*

Devon Scott-VanDyckBenjamin StockardHarry Suazo*Liam TaylorRichard WangBennett WelchMcLain WelchSanjiv WestbrookDuane White*William White*

* Alumnus

VIolIn Carolyn HancockDae Hee AhnRachel OstlerGinny FairchildRonda RespessAdam Wu

VIola Cathy LynnLachlan McBane

cello

Brad RitchieDavid Hancock

Bass

Gloria AllgoodDaniel Tosky

Flute/PIccolo

Todd SkitchErica Pirtle

oBoe

Emily BrebachBarbara Cook

clarInet

Ted GurchJohn Warren

Bassoon

Laura NajarianDebra Grove

horn

Jaclyn RaineyKimberly GilmanChelsea McFarlandAmy Trotz

trumPet

Stuart StephensonAnthony LimoncelliMark Malianak

tromBone

Jeremy BucklerNathan Zgonc

tuBa

Michael Moore

harP

Ellen Foster

tImPanI

Lisa Angert Morris

PercussIon

Michael Cebulski

organ

Oliver Brett

Please join us for a reception in the Grace Hallsponsored by the Peachtree Road Friends of Music following the concert.

In respect for those around you, please turn off all pagers, cellular phones, and similar devices while in the Sanctuary.

chrIstmas eVe serVIces

Come celebrate this glorious night with us! Our beautiful services offer meaningful messages and magnificent music.

Complimentary childcare for ages 3 and under for the 4:00 & 6:00 pm service.

12:00 pm | THE FIRST COMMUNION OF CHRISTMAS

A celebration of the Eucharist.

4:00 pm | FAMILY CANDLELIGHT & PAGEANT

Children’s Choirs and Christmas Pageant with nativity characters.

6:00 pm | FAMILY CANDLELIGHT & PAGEANT

Children’s Choirs and Christmas Pageant with nativity characters.

8:00 pm | FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS

Chancel Choir and Festival Brass herald in this most Holy Night.

10:30 pm | FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST

Chancel Choir and Festival Brass with a celebration of the Eucharist.

thank you Thank you to the Friends of Music and chair, Ty Tippett, for hosting the reception we will enjoy following the concert

tonight! Through the generosity of the Friends of Music, Peachtree Road can continue to offer one of the finest traditions

of sacred music and arts.

JoIn FrIends oF musIc We invite members and guests alike to be a significant part of our donor program and to celebrate with us at our special

concerts, services and recitals. Every gift, at every level, is appreciated and used to bring the Word of God to those within

and beyond our church walls through the words we sing. If you need additional information, you may contact the Music

Office at 404.240.8212 or visit www.prumc.org/music.

Peachtree road unIted methodIst church 3180 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 • www.prumc.org • 404.266.2373

MFPRUMC Friends of Music

Richard & Ann BrockJohn & Cynthia EthridgeJane Fell Hill

Warren KennettMichael & Elizabeth Layne

Richard & Janice McGalliardMatthew & Diane MoffettJohn Tyler Tippett

Sara C. SwannSally Westmoreland

VIRTUES – $1,000 - $4,999

Gary ArnoldBill & Nina BassStephen & Margaret BetheaJim & Anne BreedloveRosalie North Castleberry

Karen Harrison GarrisonRobert & Kathleen GoddardBeverly Jo GrodzickiCharles Izlar

Charles C. & Rosemary JoseyAnn LassiterAnnette & Steven McBrayerMichael & Linda Morris

Joan PayneWilliam & Suzanne ScarbroughCharles & Sandra StephensLynn & Philip Wirth

PRINCIPALITIES – $500 - $999

ANGELS – $50 - $99Anita ChilcuttJeff and Mary Colbath

Joy S. Mott Susan Rooker Patricia Walker

This list was believed complete on December 5, 2021.If your name has been inadvertently omitted or improperly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the Music Office at 404-240-8212.

The Friends of Music invite all members to supplement their financial contribution with donations of time and talent.Contact Ruth Sommerville, ruths@prumc.org to offer your help.

FRIENDS OF MUSIC ADVISORY BOARDJ. Tyler (“Ty”) Tippett, Chairman; Scott H. Atchison, Director of Music and Organist

Lisa Beale, Merritt Bond, Mary & Marvin Brantley, Rev. Bill & Wendie Britt, Richard & Ann Brock, Johnson Cook, Mary Ann Costin, Jason Cox Kay & Dick Dietz, Ed Doolittle, John Ethridge Jr., Jane Hill, Bob Hubbard, Janet Joiner, Warren Kennett, Allyson Kiel, Katie MacKenzie, Phil Mastin,

Janice & Dick McGalliard, Ted McMullan, Pable Mejias, Stephen Riddle, Ruth Sommerville, Allen Taylor, Andy Vincent, Sally Westmoreland,Mary & Hamilton Williams

ARCHANGELS – $100 - $499Beth AhrenholdMary Coker AppletonLynn BanksRaymond and Ruth BasketteLarry BennerMerritt BondBill and Madge BradyKenneth BridgesChris and Margaret BuchholzCarole Carreker

Rosalie North CastleberryJoye and Paul Craven Jr.Joy Marie DanceMyrtis DoyleSimon & Janne FosterMary Janet HardenJanet JoinerSteve & Stephanie KindreganFred & Katie LindquistPhilip Mastin

Phil & Sara McGaughyRobert & Deborah McKeemanDon & Ann MeadersPat & Allen MeadorsMichael & Zona MihalickPhyllis MillerCharles Moon IIILinda and Glenn MoffettJoy S. MottJack and Karen Norton

Katherine PayneJohn RagsdaleMark & Lou Anne RaineyBill and Susan ScottJohn and Gail SingletonCharles & Sandra StephensBill and Susan Thigpen IIIDavid R. ThomasHamilton & Mary WilliamsElizabeth C. Williams

SERAPHIM – $25,000 +

CHERUBIM – $10,000 - $24,999Andy Vincent

DOMINIONS – $5,000 - $9,999John & Marilyn McMullan

CURRENT DONORS