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Vision Australia’sCarols by Candlelight
3 Vision Australia’s message
4 Kodak’s message
5 Isla’s story
9 Governor’s message
10 Nine Network’s message
11 Artists
20 Song list
21 Carol lyrics
40 Map
41 Sponsors
Contents
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Vision Australia is proud to welcomeKodak for the second year as
presenting partner and thanks thefollowing supporters who help
make the event possible:
One single candle flame sparked Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelightevent and began a tradition held dear by generations of Australians.
On Christmas Eve 1937, radio broadcaster Norman Banks was deeplymoved by the sight of a woman singing carols at her window with the glowof a candle illuminating her face. The following year, he organised a gathering of 10,000 people to sing carols by candlelight in Melbourne’sAlexandra Park.
Nearly seven decades later, the warmth and goodwill of this magical nighthas spread from Victoria throughout Australia, lighting up many lives withthe joy of Christmas.
For the 20,000 who crowd The Sidney Myer Music Bowl each year, it’s achance to enjoy great music and fun. Millions tune in to the Nine Network’stelecast. But even more heart-warming than the excitement of the night, is the fact it helps a meaningful cause, benefiting children who are blind or vision impaired by supporting the valuable work of Vision Australia.
Kodak
Nine Network
3AW and Magic 693
The Arts Centre
Ventura
Yarra Trams
Connex
Tech Rentals
Crown
Coates
City of Melbourne
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Victoria Police
St John Ambulance Australia
3 Vision Australia’s Message
Celebrating Christmas together at Vision Australia’s Carols byCandlelight gives us such a warmsense of belonging. Can you imagine how it would feel to be shut out from this, or from participating in any other aspect of community life?
In the 1800s, many day-to-dayactivities were out of reach for people who were blind or visionimpaired. In 1866, Vision Australiabegan offering Australia’s first services for people who were blindor vision impaired. We pioneeredthe first voting rights, employmenttraining, schools, library and homes.
Building on this tradition, VisionAustralia now works with over38,000 people across Australia,from children to the elderly, listening to their concerns then finding positive solutions that helpthem participate in life.
Generous supporters like our presenting partner, Kodak, makeVision Australia’s work possible.Sixty years ago, Kodak offered
employment to people who wereblind so they could join the workforce alongside people withsight. Our partnership with Kodakhas continued through the sixtiesand seventies into the presentwhere, like Kodak, we haveembraced innovation and digitaltechnology to support our services.
Kodak and Vision Australia share a common view, caring about theircommunity and creating new waysby which Australians can participate, connect and share life’s experiences.
Our media partners the NineNetwork, 3AW and Magic 693 have also made an invaluable contribution, as have the volunteerswho selflessly assist with the running of the event.
As proceeds support our children’sservices, you are also making a difference just by being here andparticipating tonight.
Thank you.
GRAEME INNES, AM
Chair Vision Australia
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In a partnership that combinessharing the joys of Christmas withthe seriousness of vision impairment, Kodak has once againjoined forces with Vision Australia.
For the second year running, Kodakis proud to be the presenting partner of Carols by Candlelight –an intrinsic part of Vision Australia’scommitment to delivering valuablesupport services for children whoare blind or vision impaired.
This important event is held at atime when our spirits are warmestand our sense of caring and connections are heightened. Webelieve that these are true Kodakmoments. After all, Christmas is allabout sharing precious momentswith friends and family.
As the market leader in digital photography in Australia we have a natural association with VisionAustralia. Both organisations sharea commitment to deliver high quality, trusted, innovative productsand services to those who need us.
GREG McKIBBINManaging Director
Kodak (Australasia)
Kodak has seen first-hand thevaluable community contributionVision Australia makes across ourcountry and understands itsresponsibility to support suchorganisations. We congratulateVision Australia on its commitmentto help those people who are blindor vision impaired access and fullyparticipate in every chosen facet of life.
Carols by Candlelight is truly a celebration of the community spiritand an iconic event on theAustralian calendar. Kodak isdelighted to be an integral part of this dynamic event and share in the joy of Christmas.
May you have a safe and happyChristmas and New Year.
Sharing thespirit of Christmas
5 Isla’s Story
My twin boys Rory and Joa wereborn four months early – beforetheir vital organs could developproperly. The doctors said theywouldn’t survive and if they didthey’d have too many disabilities to count.
My husband and I were braced forthe worst when we were told they’dbe blind.
I was glad their only disability wastheir sight, but I still felt so afraid.Could I cope with not one, but twochildren who were vision impaired?I just prayed for strength to be agood mum. Then I rang VisionAustralia and burst into tears onthe phone.
From the beginning, everyone atVision Australia was lovely, kindand practical. They showed ussimple steps to help Rory and Joaachieve everything sighted childrendo as a matter of course.
Joa’s sight improved with time. But Rory is legally blind with a fraction of vision in one eye only.He’s needed specialist support forthings you wouldn’t even think of,like learning to crawl, walk andpick up toys.
Physiotherapists encouraged himto move around when he couldn’tsee what was ahead. He’s sobrave! He’d fall, bump his headbut get straight up and do it again. Every few months an occupationaltherapist visits our home, checkingRory keeps up with others his age.
Now we know to put his dinnerplate on a contrasting colouredmat so he can find it. He’s hadhelp to learn to cut with scissors,using colourful or shiny paperthat’s easier for him to see. This isgiving him the hand strength he’llneed to write at school.
Isla Smith prayed for strength when she found out her twins would be blind. Thankfully Vision Australia’shelp was just a phone call away.
From the beginning, everyone at Vision
Australia was lovely, kind and practical. They
showed us simple stepsto help Rory and Joa
achieve everythingsighted children do.
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Vision Australia was formed when the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind (RVIB) merged with three other blindness charities last year.
We are now able to assist more than 38,000 children and adultsacross Australia take a more active part in life.
Some people we work with were born blind or vision impaired.Others lose sight later in life through accidents or aging. With thebackup provided by our services, they can still enjoy a full range of choices in their studies, leisure, careers and daily life.
Vision Australia depends on generous financial support fromindividuals, businesses and groups who care about our community.This vital contribution helps to fund the $60 million needed eachyear to provide our essential services. Some assist us financially,others by donating their time and skills as volunteers.
For more information or to support Vision Australia, phone us toll free on 1300 VISION (1300 847 466) or log onto www.visionaustralia.org.au
Someone even visits the boys’ preschool with tips on how toinclude Rory. Things like using spoken instructions instead of visual gestures or smiles.
You’d be amazed to see my boysnow. When they race through thehouse playing superheroes Rory is as rowdy as any five-year-old. I’ll hear them say ‘I love you Rory,’ ‘I love you Joa,’ when they don’tthink I’m around.
I always tell them they can do anything in life and because ofVision Australia’s support, I knowit’s true.
About Vision Australia
9 Governor’s Message
Most would agree that the pleasureof Christmas is far greater when it isshared with others. Vision Australia’sCarols by Candlelight is about people from all walks of life in ourcommunity coming together to celebrate the hope and joy of thefestive season.
This is a time when we particularlyappreciate the love and comfort ofhome, family and close friends. Atno time is our sense of connectionstronger than when we raise ourvoices to sing together. So it is really no wonder that VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight has long held a special place in the hearts of Australians.
For children who are blind or visionimpaired, the event has particularsignificance in assisting VisionAustralia to provide the services that help them make the most of life.
I hope you will join me in giving your full support to this wonderful organisation that gives so much tocommunities both in Victoria andaround Australia.
My wife, Lynne, and I wish eachand every one of you a very happy Christmas.
JOHN LANDY AC, MBE
Governor of Victoria
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MARGARET BASHFIELDExecutive Producer
Nine Network’s Message
Christmas is a magical time thatmeans something different to allAustralians – from young childrenawaiting the arrival of Santa to thefamily gathering around the tableto enjoy a festive meal.
It is these special moments withfamily and friends that we all treasure and Carols by Candlelightembodies this spirit of Christmas.
The Nine Network is proud to continue its longstanding commitment to producing andtelecasting Carols by Candlelight,in association with Vision Australia.Ray Martin’s name is synonymouswith Carols by Candlelight and in2005 he returns for his 16th yearas host.
Christmas is about bringing people together and sharing thespirit of goodwill and peace.
It is this sense of family whichdraws artists to this magical event.We are thrilled to be joined by regular Carols performers MarinaPrior, Silvie Paladino, Debra Byrneand Denis Walter.
We also welcome for the first time Tamsin Carroll, NatalieBassingthwaighte, the cast fromthe world-renowned musical TheLion King and the winner ofAustralian Idol in 2005, Kate DeAraugo.
Add to this impressive lineupDaryl Somers, Anthony Callea,David Hobson, Guy Sebastian,David Campbell, children’sfavourite Hi-5, the National Boys’Choir of Australia, the AustralianGirls Choir and the musical geniusof John Foreman and you have theultimate Christmas Eve showcase.
Whether seated on the lawn at TheSidney Myer Music Bowl or in yourlounge room at home, Carols byCandlelight will not disappoint.
The Nine Network is honoured to be associated with such an enduring Australian tradition. We look forward to Carols addingto the excitement that is Christmas Eve.
Celebrating our involvement
Artists
Ray Martin John Foreman Kate DeAraugo
With a stellar career as a television journalist for over four decades, Ray hashelped shape Australian life both in hisprofessional roles and his extensivecharitable and community services.
Ray has worked for the major currentaffairs and events in television since1965 on programs including A CurrentAffair, 60 Minutes, Midday, Four Cornersand the Olympic Games. He hasreceived five Gold Logies, Australia’smost prestigious television award, inaddition to Silver Logies, People’sChoice, Variety and MO awards.
Ray’s community service is generousand committed. He spent 10 years as Chairman of the Fred HollowsFoundation and on the Council forAboriginal Reconciliation. As well, hefreely offers his services to over 30 charities and community groups.
There is no better recommendation forthe cultural importance of VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight inAustralian life than the fact that this willbe Ray’s 16th year as host.
John is one of Australia’s most respectedmusical directors, with an impressive listof credentials.
John began his career as musical director on Good Morning Australia, andhas since utilised his musical skills oneverything from Australian Idol to writingand producing records for some ofAustralia’s most prominent recordingartists. He has been musical director fortelevision’s TV Week Logie Awards, andhas hosted the School Spectacularfive times.
John is National Ambassador of theMalcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Kids,encouraging kids to play music, whileraising money to support the families ofchildren with cancer. He is also the 2005Spokesperson and Ambassador forChamber Music Australia.
His first book, John Foreman – YourGuide to Unlocking the Australian MusicIndustry, has just been released, and hehosts the new television show, The BigNight In.
John’s musical talents will again makeVision Australia’s Carols by Candlelighta night to remember.
Whatever happens from here, it's aname you won't forget any time soon:Our new Australian Idol.
Suddenly, all Australia knows about the20-year-old from Bendigo. It feels as if a nation has fallen for her voice, herpoise, her character. Her face is everywhere - television, the front pagesof newspapers, magazines.
From her first performance at just 14years of age, Kate regularly sang withher uncle. "I became Bendigo's wedding singer," Kate says with a laugh.
Kate then met the woman who wouldbecome both her voice and life coach:legendary Australian singer, VanettaFields.
Kate has now realised her dream - torecord and release her debut album,A Place I've Never Been, including herhit single, Maybe Tonight.
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelightwelcomes the latest Australian Idol:Kate DeAraugo.
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Anthony Callea Guy Sebastian Silvie Paladino
One of Australia’s new favourites,Anthony has had a remarkable yearbuilding on his undeniable vocal talentsto forge a career as one of our mostpopular singers.
Anthony burst onto the stage with hisjaw droppingly accomplished renditionof The Prayer in 2004. His debut single, The Prayer held the number oneposition for five consecutive weeks andis officially Australia’s highest selling single by an Australian artist.
During 2005, Anthony released hisdebut album, Anthony Callea, a stunning testament to his promise andhis talent, and toured nationally to wide acclaim.
We welcome Anthony back to VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight for his second appearance.
Silvie has established herself as one ofAustralia’s most versatile and talentedentertainers.
Silvie was nominated for Best SupportingActress in the 1991 Victorian GreenRoom Awards for her performance asEponine in Les Miserables. Other memorable performances include therole of Fantine in the London productionof Les Miserables, the role of Grizabellain the Australian and Asian tour of Cats,and as Ellen in Cameron Mackintosh’sAustralian premiere of Miss Saigon.
Silvie toured with her one-woman showSilvie Paladino Sings Streisand for whichshe received rave reviews, and wasnominated for a Green Room Award.Most recently, Silvie played the lead roleof Donna in the smash hit Mamma Mia!throughout Australia and Asia and performed the national anthem at the2005 AFL Grand Final.
Silvie will enchant audiences as sheagain participates in Vision Australia’sCarols by Candlelight.
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Shooting to fame in 2003 as the firstwinner of Australian Idol, pop sensation Guy Sebastian has becomeone of Australia’s most popular namesfor his musical abilities as well as hischaritable work.
Guy’s first solo single, Angels BroughtMe Here, debuted at number one andwas the highest selling Australian singleof all time. His debut album Just As I Amsold 480,000 copies and earned Guytwo number one singles.
More success followed when his secondalbum Beautiful Life went platinum withmore number one singles, Out With MyBaby and All I Need Is You.
Guy is currently writing his eagerly anticipated third album and we welcomehim back to Vision Australia’s Carols byCandlelight for his second appearance.
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Marina PriorDenis WalterDebra Byrne
Truly one of Australia’s greatest performers, Marina’s career in musicaltheatre is acknowledged internationally.
Following outstanding theatrical successas Christine in the original Australianproduction of The Phantom of the Opera,Marina went on to star in such shows asLes Miserables, West Side Story, TheSecret Garden, The Witches of Eastwickand – more recently – Kiss Me, Kate.
She has received numerous honours forher contribution to the performing artsincluding three MO Awards, two GreenRoom Awards, and the AdvanceAustralia Award. Her first two CDsreached gold and platinum status. A critically acclaimed Australasian concerttour with international tenor, JoséCarreras, remains one of the many highlights of Marina’s career.
Marina will perform in the MelbourneTheatre Company’s 2006 production of The 25th Annual Putnam CountySpelling Bee.
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelightappreciates Marina’s regular appearances and we welcome her this year.
With more than three decades in entertainment, Denis is one of Australia’smost successful performers. He has anenviable array of gold records, command performances and televisionguest spots, as well as being a top rating radio host and news presenter.
Denis presents Sunday Edition plusguest spots with Ernie Sigley and regularly hosts the afternoon programon 3AW. Denis also presents WIN Newsthroughout regional Victoria and southern New South Wales. He recentlyhad sellout shows around Australia andhas completed his 15th album, All The Way.
Throughout his career, Denis has workedtirelessly for charitable and communityorganisations, including his roles asAmbassador for the Austin Hospital andthe Olivia Newton John Breast CancerCentre Appeal and Patron of CysticFibrosis. Denis frequently opens hisimpressive garden for charity.
We welcome Denis back to VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight for his20th appearance.
With over 30 years in the spotlight, Debrahas credentials in music, television, filmand on stage that few can match.
Debra first won Australian hearts as the“little girl with the big voice” on the original Young Talent Time.
By achieving critical acclaim asGrizabella in Cats, performing with JudiConnelli in Jerry's Girls, and playing therole of Fantine in Les Miserables, Debraforged an outstanding reputation.
In 1991, Debra released a successfulfirst album called Caught in the Act thatreached number one on the Australiancharts. This was followed by SleepingChild, and her favourite, New Ways to Dream.
Debra has become increasingly recognised for her dramatic talent,appearing in top rating TV dramas GP,Police Rescue, Law of the Land andmore recently, The Secret Life of Us.
We welcome Debra back to VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight.
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Tamsin Carroll Daryl Somers David Hobson
No challenge is too great for risingAustralian star Tamsin Carroll, whether it be performances in drama, musicals,film or television.
Tamsin's many theatre credits forAustralia's major production companiesinclude Into The Woods, Shout!, Rizzo inGrease and most recently Measure forMeasure for the Bell ShakespeareCompany.
Starring as Nancy in Sam Mendes' production of Oliver she received aGreen Room Award, a Helpmann Awardand a MO Award for Best Actress in aleading role in a musical.
Her television appearances includeHeartbreak High, A Difficult Woman, The Three Stooges and All Saints.Tamsin also played the role of Jodie in the feature film Holy Smoke.
Tamsin is performing as DustySpringfield in a new musical entitledDusty that will tour nationally in 2006.
We welcome Tamsin in her first appearance at Vision Australia's Carolsby Candlelight.
One of Australia’s most popular entertainers, Daryl has thrilled audiencesof all ages for many years with a varietyof performances and shows.
Daryl launched his career by winningNew Faces in 1970 and then starting the28 year season of Hey Hey It’s Saturday,one of Australia’s favourite programs.Showing his versatility, Daryl has starredin theatre including Man Of La Manchaand Bye Bye Birdie.
Daryl chairs the Federal Government’sContemporary Music Touring Programand is Patron of the Western AustralianYouth Jazz Orchestra, plus Generationsin Jazz.
A true star, Daryl has won 29 Logiesincluding three Gold Logies. He wasrecently awarded an OAM and hostedthe hit show, Dancing With The Stars.He has just released his debut album,Songlines and a Hey Hey…By RequestDVD.
We welcome Daryl to Vision Australia’sCarols by Candlelight.
David Hobson is one of Australia's best-known operatic performers. Hehas sung many roles for our national company, Opera Australia, mostfamously appearing in the original BazLuhrmann production of La Bohème.He has appeared internationally withthe San Francisco Opera, at numerous concerts, and on television. David haswon many awards during his careerincluding a MO Award for OperaticPerformer of the Year.
Also a composer, David has written amusic theatre version of Macbeth, thechamber composition RememberingRosie, and the soundtrack to the film,One Perfect Day. His discographyincludes French and Italian Arias,Handel Arias, Cinema Paradiso and acollection of original compositions withDavid Hirshfelder titled Inside thisRoom.
David is pleased to be returning to perform at the 2005 Vision Australia'sCarols by Candlelight.
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Douglas Heywood Natalie Bassingthwaighte Hi-5
Douglas has been bringing to life theenergy and enthusiasm of VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight choirfor the past 17 years, receiving an OAMfor his musical services.
The choir is a community ensemble inevery sense, drawing its members fromall walks of life and representing a number of community and senior school choirs.
From the last Saturday in Novemberwhen rehearsals start, each memberwillingly gives their time and collectivevoices to share the Christmas spiritthrough song. The choir is symbolic ofthe spirit of Melbourne at the time ofCarols by Candlelight.
As the celebration draws to a close, theaudience rise to their feet and, with theircandles lighting the night sky, join withthe choir as they perform Handel’sfamous Hallelujah Chorus.
Douglas and his choir will continue thislong-held tradition for this year’s VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight.
As Ramsay Street’s resident femmefatale Izzy Hoyland in the internationallyacclaimed soap, Neighbours, Nataliehas a worldwide following of fans.
A multi-talented musical performer,Natalie played Ariel in Footloose, andSandy in Grease, including oppositeCraig McLachlan and John Farnhamearlier this year.
Natalie has also starred in Chicago, Rentand The Rocky Horror Show, which shealso produced, to raise over $200,000for charity.
Her television credits include playingRaina in The Lost World, and appearances on All Saints, The PeoplesChoice Awards and Beauty and TheBeast. A highlight was presenting theMTV Australia Video Music Awards to 45 million teenagers in 2005.
Natalie is the lead singer for theacclaimed dance outfit Rogue Traders.Their album, Here Come The Drums,and single, Way To Go, are currently inthe top 10 in the ARIA charts.
We welcome Natalie as part of this year’sVision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.
Kids and adults of all ages will tapalong to the beat of Australia’s mostpopular children’s singing group, Hi-5.
Household names and multi-award winners, Hi-5 celebrated their 300thepisode of their three-time Logie award-winning programme in August2005. The cast have just completed a successful Australian tour of their liveshow, Hi-5 Space Magic.
In 2006, Hi-5 will tour New Zealand, andthen the UK, Ireland and Singapore withtheir new live show, Hi-5 Live ActionHeroes.
Hi-5 is cutting-edge entertainment fortoday’s children. It’s a vibrant mix of stories, investigation, imagination andadventure, inviting children to activelyshare the excitement of exploring theworld through movement with lots ofcatchy music and laughter.
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelightis delighted to have Nathan, Charli,Kathleen, Tim and Kellie back for moreentertainment and laughter.
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David Campbell Krystel Keller The Lion King
From dancing the Cha Cha in the hit television show Dancing with the Starsto singing to a national audience underthe stars at Carols by Candlelight, Davidhas become one of Australia’s mostwanted entertainers.
David just keeps going from strength to strength, releasing a debut album in2005, hosting a popular radio show in Sydney, and developing his television career.
This variety of interests builds onDavid’s experience in musical theatrewhich has been recognised by a host of awards. Highlights include starring asAustralian rock legend Johnny O’Keefein Shout! and cabaret roles in New Yorkthat resulted in The New York Times calling him “a natural entertainer whooozes star quality”.
As a classic all-around entertainer, weare delighted that David will once againperform at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.
A talented young singer songwriter,Krystel’s youth, energy and sense ofhumour will entertain audiences of all ages.
Performing since the age of seven,Krystel’s musical style covers a range of genres from jazz to modern country,folk, pop rock and ballads. Her debutalbum, New Mountain to Climb, was produced by Rod McCormack and features duets with Gina Jeffreys andBeccy Cole. She has also performedalongside artists such as KaseyChambers, Angry Anderson, and Wendy Matthews.
A powerful role model for young audiences, Krystel’s current tour will takeher singing/music performance, whichincludes entertaining motivational talksincorporating personal anecdotes anddiscussions to primary schools, highschools and hospitals.
Krystel is a representative for both VisionAustralia and the Cancer Council, as wellas an Australia Day Ambassador for 2006.
Krystel’s first appearance at VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight will bea highlight of the event.
Disney’s award-winning musical, The Lion King, opened at Melbourne'sRegent Theatre on 28 July, 2005, togreat critical acclaim.
This evening’s performance draws onthe strong gospel background thatmany of The Lion King’s 56 cast members grew up with, particularly inSouth Africa. The Australian productionof The Lion King features artists from 13 nations.
Disney’s The Lion King is proud to present Andile Gumbi, RorisangKgwathe, Portia Magwaza, LoredoMalcolm, Turanga Merito, Sello Moklefi,Karinda Mutabazi, Zweli Nkutsho, YaelPineda, Jeffrey Richardson, BuyisileZama, Patrice Tipoki, Tracy Tuhakarainaand Lavina Williams.
We welcome The Lion King as it takespart in a truly Melbourne institution forthe very first time – Vision Australia’sCarols by Candlelight.
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Melbourne Gospel Choir Terry Gill Humphrey B. Bear
The Melbourne Gospel Choir has gaineda reputation as one of Australia'sfavourite musical talents.
The Gospel Choir feature regularly ontelevision, over the years working withartists such as Kenny Rogers, RebaMcIntyre, Michael Bolton, Marina Prior,Jay Laga’aia and Vanessa Amorossi.
Just in time for Christmas, the GospelChoir have released their first album,Our Christmas Prayer, featuring MarinaPrior and gospel artist Roma Waterman.
In 2005, the Choir have now become acentral part of Vision Australia’s Carolsby Candlelight family.
This year is Terry’s 18th straight appearance as Santa’s helper for VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight.
A veteran television and film characteractor, Terry describes the night as thebest gig of the year.
With his wife of 42 years, Carol Ann,Terry runs the Tivoli Theatre Restaurantin Malvern. They produce a Rock ‘n’ Rollcomedy and music show, variety showsfor Probus and pensioner’s groups, andfour highly successful children’s theatreseasons each year.
We are delighted that Terry can yet againcontinue the festive tradition of VisionAustralia’s Carols by Candlelight.
This year, Humphrey celebrates 40years on television by continuing tocaptivate and entertain children around Australia.
Carols by Candlelight would not be the same without a visit from ourfavourite bear.
Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelightis the highlight of Humphrey’s year andhe is delighted to celebrate the magicof Christmas with his young friends onthis special night.
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Australian Girls Choir National Boys’ Choir of Australia
The Australian Girls Choir is one of themost dynamic children’s choirs in thecountry with their beautiful voices, danceroutines and spectacular presentation.
Established in 1984, the Australian GirlsChoir trains girls aged between 5 and 18years in singing, dance and drama andcurrently has over 3,000 choristers intraining throughout Australia.
Performance highlights include singingfor Crown Prince Frederik and CrownPrincess Mary of Denmark at the RedCross Gala Dinner; performing for NelsonMandela at the World Reconciliation DayCelebrations; performing with JohnFarnham at the Commonwealth GamesPremier’s Dinner and at many otherevents including the Bledisloe Cup andthe AFL Grand Final.
The Choir undertakes either a national or international tour each year, and hasvisited over 15 countries as well as allparts of Australia.
We look forward to hearing the Choiragain at Vision Australia’s Carols byCandlelight.
The National Boys’ Choir of Australiahas been entertaining audiencesthroughout the country and internationallyfor more than 40 years.
Founded in 1964, it is one of Australia'sfinest treble choirs.
This year, the Choir travelled to Japanfor performances at the World Expo aspart of Victoria Week celebrations. Thiswas the Choir's 12th overseas tour, andpast tours have seen them performeverywhere from Disneyland in LosAngeles to St Peter's in Rome.
Artistic highlights include regular performances with the MelbourneSymphony Orchestra and major eventssuch as the Sydney Olympic Games.The Choir also features on the acclaimedQantas commercials.
This is the 20th year the Choir, featuringboys aged between seven and 15, hasperformed at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.
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Let these Carols proclaim: “A child is born!”
May the Peace of Christmas and the Joy of new life be with you tonight.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and every happiness and prosperity
for the New Year.
The Wallace Family.
160 Hotham Street East St Kilda Vic 3182Ph: 9528 5777
Song ListCarols Lyrics are not in order of performance
20Song ListCarols lyrics are not in order of performance
O Holy Night
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
Ding Dong Merrily On High
Angels We Have Heard On High
O Come All Ye Faithful
Little Road To Bethlehem
When A Child Is Born
Joy To The World
Do You Hear What I Hear
The Holy City
Silent Night
The First Noel
Away In A Manger
Jingle Bells
Song Of Joy
Mary’s Boy Child
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
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21O Holy NightWords by JS Dwight, music by AC Adam. Public Domain.
O holy nightThe stars are brightly shiningIt is the nightOf the dear Saviour’s birthLong lay the worldIn sin and ever piningTill He appeared and the soul felt it’s worth
A thrill of hopeThe weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voicesOh night divineOh night when Christ was bornOh night divineOh night, oh night divine
Truly He taught us to love One anotherHis law is love And the gospel is peace
Chains shall He breakFor the slave is our brotherAnd in His name All oppression shall ceaseSweet hymns of joyIn grateful chorus raise weLet all within usPraise His holy nameChrist is the LordThen ever, ever praise weNoel, noel O night, o night divineNoel, noel
O nightNight divine
Noel, noelOh holy night
Hark The Herald Angels SingC Wesley, music by Felix Mendelssohn. Public Domain.
Hark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn kingPeace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciledJoyful all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith angelic host proclaimChrist is born in BethlehemHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn king
Christ by highest heav’n adoredChrist the everlasting LordLate in time behold him comeOffspring of a virgin’s wombVeiled in flesh the Godhead seeHail the incarnate deityPleased as man with man to dwellJesus our EmmanuelHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn king
Hail the heav’n born prince of peaceHail the son of righteousnessLight and life to all He bringsRisen with healing in His wingsMild He lays his glory byBorn that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark the herald angels singGlory to the newborn king
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Deck The Halls With Boughs Of HollyTraditional (Welsh)
Deck the halls with boughs of hollyFa la la la la, la la la la'Tis the season to be jollyFa la la la la, la la la la Don we now our gay apparelFa la la la la, la la la la Troll the ancient yuletide carolFa la la la la, la la la la
See the blazing yule before usFa la la la la, la la la la Strike the harp and join the chorusFa la la la la, la la la la Follow me in merry measureFa la la la la, la la la la While I tell of yule tide treasureFa la la la la, la la la la
Fast away the old year passesFa la la la la, la la la la Hail the new, ye lads and lassesFa la la la la, la la la la Sing we joyous all togetherFa la la la la, la la la la Heedless of the wind and weatherFa la la la la, la la la la
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Ding Dong Merrily On HighWords by C Wood, music by R Woodward. Public Domain.
Ding dong! Merrily on highIn heav'n the bells are ringingDing dong! Verily the skyIs riv'n with angels singingGloriaHosanna in excelsis
E'en so here below, below,Let steeple bells be swungenAnd i-o, i-o, i-oBy priest and people sungenGloriaHosanna in excelsis!
Pray you, dutifully primeYour matin chime, ye ringersMay you beautifully rimeYour eve-time song, ye singersGloriaHosanna in excelsis!
25Angels We Have Heard On HighTraditional
Angels we have heard on highSweetly singing o’er the plainsAnd the mountains in replyEchoing their joyous strains
Glor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deoGlor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deo
Shepherds why this jubilee?Why your joyous strains prolong?What the gladsome tidings beWhich inspire your heav’nly song?Glor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deoGlor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deo
Come to Bethlehem and seeHe whose birth the angels praiseCome adore on bended kneeChrist the Lord the new born king
Glor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deoGlor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deo
Glor-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-or-oror-or-or-oriaIn excelsis deo
O Come All Ye FaithfulF Oakely and J Reading. Public Domain.
O come all ye faithfulJoyful and triumphantO come ye, o come ye to BethlehemCome and behold HimBorn the king of angels
O come let us adore HimO come let us adore HimO come let us adore HimChrist the Lord
Yea Lord, we greet theeBorn this happy morningJesu, to thee be glory giv’nWord of the FatherNow in flesh appearing
O come let us adore HimO come let us adore HimO come let us adore HimChrist the Lord
Sing choirs of angelsSing in exultationSing all ye citizens of heav’n aboveGlory to GodIn the highest
O come, let us adore HimO come, let us adore HimO come, let us adore HimChrist the Lord
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27Little Road To BethlehemM Head and M Rose. © Boosey and Hawkes, Inc. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
As I walked down the road At set of sunThe lambs were coming homewardsOne by oneI heard a sheep bell softly calling themAlong the little road to Bethlehem
Beside an open doorAs it drew highI heard sweet Mary singingA lullabyShe sang about the lambs at close of dayAnd rocked her tiny king among the hay
Across the airThe silver sheep bell rangThe lambs are coming comeSweet Mary sangYour star of gold, your star of goldIs shining in the skySo sleep my little kingGo lullaby
As I walked down the road At set of sunThe lambs were coming homewardsOne by oneI heard a sheep bell softly calling themAlong the little road to Bethlehem
29When A Child Is BornZacar/Fred Jay. © 1974 EMI Music Publishing Italia SRL. For Australia and New Zealand EMI MusicPublishing Australia Pty Limited (ABN 83 000 040 951) PO Box 35, Pyrmont, NSW 2009, Australia.International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
A ray of hopeFlickers in the skyA tiny starLights up way up highAll across the landDawns a brand new mornThis comes to passWhen a child is born
A silent wishSails the seven seasThe winds of changeWhisper in the treesAnd the walls of doubtTumble, tossed and tornThis comes to passWhen a child is born
(MONOLOGUE)
And all of this happens because 2000 years ago, a child was born In a stable in Bethlehem. A child that would grow up and teach us that we could believe and enjoy hope and goodwill to all men and a child that could teach us The real meaning of Christmas day.
It’s all a dreamAn illusion nowIt must come trueSometime soon somehowAll across the landDawns a brand new mornThis comes to passWhen a child is born.
Joy To The WorldWords by I Watts, music by L Mason. Public Domain.
Joy to the worldThe Lord is comeLet earth receive her kingLet every heart prepare Him roomAnd heav'n and nature singAnd heav'n and nature singAnd heav'nAnd heav'n and nature sing
Joy to the worldThe Saviour reignsLet men their songs employWhile fields and floodsRocks, hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joyRepeat the sounding joyRepeat,Repeat the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and graceAnd makes the nations proveThe glories ofHis righteousnessAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders of His loveAnd wondersWonders of His love
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31Do You Hear What I HearNoel Regney and Gloria Shayne. © Regent Music Corp. All rights reserved.Reproduced with permission of Campbell Connelly (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Said the night wind to the little lambDo you see what I seeWay up in the sky little lambDo you see what I see
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boyDo you hear what I hearRinging through the sky shepherd boyDo you hear what I hearA song, a song high above the treesWith a voice as big as the seaWith a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty kingDo you know what I knowIn your palace warm mighty kingDo you know what I knowA child, child shivers in the coldLet’s bring Him in silver and goldLet us bring Him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhereListen to what I sayPray for peace people everywhereListen to what I sayThe child, the child sleeping in the nightHe will bring us goodness and lightHe will bring us goodness and light
Do you see what I seeDo you hear what I hearDo you see what I seeDo you hear what I hear
32The Holy CityStephen Adams/Frederick Weatherly. Public Domain.
Last night I lay a-sleepingThere came a dream so fairI stood in old JerusalemBeside the temple thereI heard the children singingAnd ever as they sangMe thought the voice of angelsFrom heav'n in answer rangMe thought the voice of angelsFrom heav'n in answer rang
Jerusalem, JerusalemHark now the angel singHosanna in the highestHosanna to your king
Then once again the scene was changedNew earth there seemed to beI saw the holy cityBeside the tideless sea
The light of God was on its streets Its gates were open wideAnd all who would might enterAnd no-one was deniedNo need of moon nor stars by nightNor sun to shine by dayIt was the new JerusalemThat would not pass awayIt was the new JerusalemThat would not pass away
Jerusalem, JerusalemSing for the night is o'erHosanna in the highestHosanna forever moreHosanna in the highestHosanna forever more
33Silent NightWords by J Mohr, music by F Gruber. Public Domain.
Silent nightHoly nightAll is calmAll is brightRound yon virginMother and childHoly infant So tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace
Silent nightHoly nightShepherds quakeAt the sightGlories stream From heaven afarHeav’nly hostsSing allelujah
Christ the saviour is bornChrist the saviour is born
Silent nightHoly nightAll is calmAll is brightRound yon virginMother and childHoly infant So tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace
34The First NoelTraditional
The first Noel, the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsIn fields as they layIn fields where they layKeeping their sheepOn a cold winter's nightThat was so deepNoel, noel, noel, noelBorn is the king of Israel.
They look-ed up and saw a starShining in the east, beyond them farAnd to earth it gave a great lightAnd so it continued both day and nightNoel, noel, noel, noelBorn is the king of Israel
Then let us all with one accordSing praises to our heav'nly LordThat hath made heav'n and earth of naughtAnd with His blood mankind hath boughtNoel, noel, noel, noelBorn is the king of Israel
35Away In A MangerTraditional
Away in a mangerNo crib for a bedThe little Lord JesusLay down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down where He layThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hay
The cattle are lowingThe baby awakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makesI love thee Lord JesusLook down from the skyAnd stay by my cradle Until morning is nigh
Be near me Lord JesusI ask thee to stayClose by me foreverAnd love me I prayBless all the dear childrenIn thy tender careAnd take us to heaven To live with thee there
And take us to heavenTo live with thee there
36Jingle BellsWords and music by J Pierpont. Public Domain.
Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle bells, jingle bells Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh, heyJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snowDashing through the snowIn a one horsed open sleighOne horsed open sleighO’er the fields we goFields we goLaughing all the way
Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
Bells on bob tails ringBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits flyMaking spirits fly
What fun it is to ride and singOur Christmas song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the wayOh what fun it is to rideIn a one horsed open sleigh, heyJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
37Song Of JoyOrbe/Ross Parker/Waldo De Los Rios. © 1970 Ediciones Musicales Hispavox SA. For Australia and New Zealand EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Limited (ABN 83 000 040 951) PO Box 35, Pyrmont, NSW 2009, Australia. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Come sing a song of joyFor peace shall come my brotherSing, sing a song of joy For men shall love each other
That day will dawnJust as sure As hearts that are pure Are hearts set freeNo man must stand aloneWith outstretched hand before him
Reach out and take them in yoursWith love that endures for evermoreThen sing a song of joy For love and understanding.
(FOUR BAR INTERLUDE)
Come sing a song of joyFor peace shall come my brotherSing sing a song of joyFor men shall love each other
That day will dawn just as sureAs hearts that are pure Are hearts set freeNo man must stand aloneWith outstretched hand before Him
Reach out and take them in yoursWith love that endures for evermoreThen sing a song of joy For love and understanding
(EIGHT BAR INTERLUDE)
One mighty voiceThat will bring a soundThat will ring for ever moreThen sing a song of joyFor love and understanding
38Mary’s Boy ChildTraditional
Long time ago in BethlehemSo the Holy Bible sayMary’s boy child Jesus ChristWas born on Christmas day
Hark now hear the angels singA new king born todayAnd man will live forever moreBecause of Christmas day
Now Joseph and his wife MaryCome to Bethlehem that nightAnd find no place to born she childNot a single room was in sight
By and by they find a little nookIn a stable all forlornAnd in a manger cold and darkMary’s little boy was born
Hark now hear the angels singA new king born todayAnd man will live forever moreBecause of Chistmas day
Trumpets sound and angels singListen to what they sayThat man will live forever moreBecause of Christmas day
Long time ago in BethlehemSo the Holy Bible sayMary’s boy child, Jesus ChristWas born on Christmas day
Hark now hear the angels singA new king born todayAnd man will live forever moreBecause of Christmas day
Trumpets sound and angels singListen to what they sayThat man will live forever moreBecause of Chirstmas day
39We Three Kings Of Orient AreWords and music by JH Hopkins. Public Domain.
We three kings of orient areBearing gifts we traverse a-farField and fountain, moor and mountainFollowing yonder star
O, star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to thy perfect light
Born a king on Bethlehem's plainGold I bring to crown him againKing for ever ceasing neverOver us all to reign
O, star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to thy perfect light
Glorious now behold Him ariseKing and God and sacrificeAlleluia, alleluiaEarth to the heavens replies
O, star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to thy perfect light
Acknowledgments
Executive Producer Margaret Bashfield Lighting Designer Rohan ThorntonSenior Director Adrian Delevergin Audio Director Mike Smith
Supervising Producer Steve Gilbert Senior Production Manager Jeff ShenkerProduction Team Kate Halliday Production Manager Vince Trantino
Aaron Smith Publicity Reagan LinnaneRachel Millar Outside Broadcast Manager Jason PendletonSamantha Thursby Director of Production GTV Nick EvansRebecca Carboni Set Design Rohan Thornton
Musical Producer Peter de Visser Vanessa TrombettaChoral Director Douglas Heywood OAM Set Construction John Millan
Staging Co-ordinator Glen KingTechnical Operations Manager Steve Delmenico
HostRay Martin
Musical DirectorJohn Foreman
ArtistsKate DeAraugoAnthony CalleaGuy SebastianSilvie PaladinoDebra ByrneDenis WalterMarina Prior
David HobsonDaryl SomersTamsin CarrollNatalie BassingthwaighteHi-5David CampbellKrystel KellerThe Lion King cast
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Fintona Girls’ School Haileybury CollegeMelbourne High School Melbourne Welsh Male Choir
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Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight OrchestraMLC Strings led by Clive McCullough.The Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight combined choir is made up of singers from the following groups:
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