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A NOTE FROM WCU PRES IDENT M ARY CARVALHO

Merry Christmas!

It never ceases to amaze me how the holidays generate such profound joy. I feel fortunate to be part of Waukesha Choral Union, a group of talented vocalists who not only dedicate themselves to perfecting their art, but also so generously share their music with people like you who appreciate the effort.

This Christmas, we are proud to present an eclectic program carefully crafted by our new Artistic Director Michael Chapel. He has woven together selections intended to introduce you to what may be the unfamiliar as well as delight you with Christmas favorites. We also extend our tradition of an audience participation sing-a-long.

Thank you so much for your patronage. Your support helps Waukesha Choral Union continue our active community participation that is 60-years strong.

On behalf of everyone at WCU, I wish you and yours all the joy and wonder of the season!

Mary CarvalhoPresident, Waukesha Choral Union

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Waukesha Choral Union has been musically active in the community for over 60 years. WCU was featured in WISN-TV’s Season to Celebrate broadcast during Christmas of 2011. Originally a combination of Carroll College students and community singers, WCU took its present form as an auditioned choir in 1978. Recent collaborative partners include the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers, Carroll University Choirs, and the choirs of Waukesha South High School, Muskego High School, and Hartford Union High School.

MISS ION

The Waukesha Choral Union will challenge, enrich, and engage its singing members, audiences, and community through the pursuit of excellence and a variety of programming. The WCU mission includes expansion of the effectiveness of its educational efforts throughout Waukesha County through collaboration.

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WAUKESHA CHOR AL UNION 2015 /16 LEADERSHIP TEA M

OFFICERSMary Carvalho ....................................................................................................................................................... PresidentKatie Truax‡ ..................................................................................................................................................President-ElectBarbara Miller ......................................................................................................................................................... TreasurerSusan Wallenslager .............................................................................................................................................. SecretaryPhyllis Cramer ........................................................................................................................ Immediate Past President

DIRECTORS AT LARGEMichele Rinka Wendy Muller Mary Stephani Maureen HairAlex Hummel Wendy Stippich Mondi Flores‡‡ Denotes community member

COMMITTEE HEADSRick Romano .......................................................................................................................................Marketing DirectorMary Stephani .................................................................................................................................. Marketing AssistantTami Cook ......................................................................................................................................................... MembershipAnne Wandler ..........................................................................................................................Ad Sales & DevelopmentMichele Rinka ............................................................................................................................................ Music LibrarianBarbara Miller, Phyllis Cramer ........................................................................................... Fashionable Tidings Gala

ADMINISTRATIONMichael Chapel ..................................................................................................................Artistic Director; Ex - OfficioAlejandro Alumbreros .................................................................................................................................Accompanist

Waukesha Choral Union offers significant opportunities for leader involvement and development! Board of Director and Committee participation is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Speak with any member about being part of the future of Waukesha Choral Union!

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FROM THE ARTISTIC D IRECTOR

Good evening and welcome to our annual Christmas Concert. The Waukesha Choral Union is thrilled to present our annual

holiday concert once again at St. Luke’s in Waukesha and at St. Catherine’s in Oconomowoc. For each, we are very grateful for the use of the sanctuary for our performance today.

For many, the Christmas season is not really begun until they hear music of the holiday season. The music provides, in varied

settings and arrangements – joyous, festive, warm or reflective moods – to which we enjoy returning year after year. The first half of this year’s program will feature a cappella music, mostly of old – and much will be familiar. After intermission, we will perform some contemporary, though familiar, literature – and we will also ask you to join us in performing traditional Advent “sing-a-long” literature.

Our season-long theme of “How Can I Keep from Singing” will continue in April, as Handel’s “Messiah” will return us to Shattuck on Sunday, April 3. We will close our season in early May with ‘Folksongs of the Americas’ (folk music from North, Central and South America) – as well as Gabriel Faure’s masterpiece: Requiem.

I wish you and your family a healthy and happy holiday season. Thank you for your continuing support of the arts in your community. We cannot do what we do without you and your generous patronage. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!

Michael Chapel, Artistic Director

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Hodie Christus natus est ......................................................................................Jan Pieters SweelinckHodie Christus natus est: Noe.Hodie Salvator apparuit: Alleluja.Hodie in terra canunt Angeli,

laetantur Archangeli: Noe.Hodie exultant justi, dicentes:Gloria in excelsis Deo. alleluja. Noe.

Today Christ is born: Noe!Today the Saviour has appeared: Alleluia!Today the Angels sing,

the Archangels rejoice: Noe!Today the righteous rejoice, saying:Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia! Noe!

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree ..........................................................................................Elizabeth Poston

Lirum, Lirum ........................................................................................................................ Thomas Morley

O magnum mysterium ....................................................................................... Tomas Luis de Victoriaed. Ellen S. Beebe

O magnum mysterium,et admirabile sacramentum,ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,jacentem in praesepio!

O Beata Virgo, cujus viscera merueruntportare Dominum Christum. Alleluia!

O great mystery,and wondrous sacrament,that animals should see the new-born Lordlying in their manger!

Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthyto bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!

Touro-louro-louro! .......................................................Provençal (French) Carol by Nicolas Sabolyarr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

English text by Wayne Norman

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Of the Father’s Love Begotten (Corde natus ex parentis) .......Aurelius Clemens Prudentiustransl. J.M. Neale / H.W. Baker

In dulci jubilo (In sweet rejoicing...) ..................................... Old German tune / arr. R.L. Pearsalled./adapt. Reginald Jacques

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen ....................................................................................... Michael PraetoriusEs ist ein Ros entsprungen aus einer Wurzel zart,als uns die Alten sungen, von Jesse kam die Artund hat ein Blümlein brachtmitten im kalten Winter,wohl zu der halben Nacht.

Das Röslein, das ich meine, davon Jesaia sagt,hat uns gebracht alleine,Marie, die reine Magd.Aus Gottes ewgem Rathat sie ein Kind geboren, welches uns selig macht.

O Jesu, bis zum Scheiden aus diesem Jammertal,laß dein Hilf uns geleitenhin in den Freuden saal.In deines Vaters Reichda wir dich ewig loben;o Gott, uns das verleih!

A rose has sprung up from a tender root,as the old ones sang to us, its lineage was from Jesse.and it has brought forth a flow’retin the middle of the cold winter, well at half the night.

The rosebud that I mean, of which Isaiah told,is Mary, the pure, who brought us the flow’ret.At God’s immortal word,she has borne a child, remaining a pure maid.

O Jesus, until the departure from this vale of tears,let your help guide usin the pleasures of your hall.In your Father’s Kingdomas we praise you forever; O God, that asks of us.

FROM THE POPUL AR TR ADITION.. .

Joy to the World < sing-a-long > ...........................................................................................Traditionalarr. Mason

Bell Carol of the Kings ...............................................................................................................Traditionalarr. Philip Kern

Lost in the Night ..............................................................................................................Finnish Folk Tunearr. Kyle S. Haugen

Christmas Day: Choral Fantasy on Old Carols .....................................................arr. Gustav Holst

Still, Still, Still .........................................................................................................................Austrian Carolarr. Norman Luboff

O Come All Ye Faithful < sing-a-long > ........................................................... Composer unknownarr. David Willcocks

Hark the Herald Angels Sing < sing-a-long > ............................................................ Mendelssohn arr. David WIllcocks

Silent Night (Stille Nacht) < sing-a-long > ................................................................... Franz Gruberarr. John Rutter

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