Thursday 4th Dec | 17:00 | Leytonstone Social Club Featuring: Leytonstone Voices and Musical Giants with a collection for Dementia Uk.
1) A Joyful Night (Ruth Morris Gray) – Leytonstone Voices
2) In the Bleak Midwinter (Trad) All – Please join us
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan. Earth stood hard as iron. Water like a stone. Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow. In the bleak midwinter, Long ago.
Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away, when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter, a stable place sufficed. The Lord God Almight, Jesus Christ.
Enough for him whom cherubim worship night and day, a breastful of milk and a mangerful of hay: enough for him, whom angels fall down before, the ox and ass and camel which adore.
Angels and archangels, may have gathered there, cherubim and seaphim thronged the air, but only his mother, in her maiden bliss, worshiped the Beloved with a kiss.
What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb. If I were a wise man, I would do my part, yet what I can I give him, give my heart.
3) I’m a little Christmas Cracker (Cosy Lee) – Musical Giants
4) Somewhere in my Memory (John Williams & Leslie Bricusse Arr. Mark Hayes) – Musical Giants & Leytonstone Voices
5) Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn, Wilcocks, Wesley, Whitefield & Madan) – All – Please join us
Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born king. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies. With angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born king.
Christ by highest Heav’n adored, Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come. Off spring of a Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity. Please as man with man to dwell. Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born king.
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die. Born to raise the songs of earth, Botn to give them second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born king.
6) Heaven Everywhere (Ben Glover & Francesca Battistelli Arr. Andy Beck) – Leytonstone Voices
7) White Winter Hymnal (Robin Pecknold Arr. Ben See) – Leytonstone Voices
8) 12 days of Christmas (Austin) All – Please join us – with actions!
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Four calling birds, Three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves. And a partridge in a pear tree.
9) Little Saint Nick (Brian Wilson & Mike Love Arr. Abi Moore) – Small Vocal Group
10) Joy to the World (George F. Handel, Arr Pinkzebra) – Leytonstone Voices
11) Ding Dong Merrily on High (Trad) All – Please join us
Ding Dong! merrily on high, In heav’n the bells are ringing
Ding, dong! verily the sky, Is riv’n with angel singing
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis (x2))
E’en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen
And i-o, i-o, i-o, By priest and people be sungen
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis (x2)
Pray ye dutifully prime, Your matin chime, ye ringers
May ye beautifully rime, Your evetime song, ye singers
(Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis (x2))
12) We Wish you the Merriest (Les Brown, Arr. Mac Huff) – Leytonstone Voices
Thank you so much for joining us! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year!
Leytonstone Voices Choir – Christmas Fundraising Appeal
Every year, the Leytonstone Voices Choir comes together to choose a charitable organisation that we will support through our Christmas performance. This tradition is very dear to us, and it allows our music to carry a purpose beyond the stage.
We know that Christmas can be a costly time, and we don’t take your generosity for granted. But if you are able, we would be ever so grateful for your support in raising funds for this wonderful charity, which is close to our hearts.
Your contribution will help us make a real difference, and together we can spread the joy of the season far beyond our music. To contribute, please click here
If you’d like some more Musical Christmas cheer this festive season:
Sunday 14th December | From 14:00 | @George Tomlinson School – For an evening of fantastic Christmas music featuring the Bethnal Green Bigband and Leytonstone Voices with a collection for The George Tomlinson PTFA Tickets avaliable here.
Thursday 18th December l 19:30-22:30 l Our Singing Pub Crawl – Exact route to be decided.
Should you be interested in joining either the Leytonstone Voices or Musical Giants, then please head to the links below for more information and how to book. Both groups restart in the New Year in Thursday 8th January.
Finally, a very special thanks to Sharon and her team at the Social Club for hosting tonight and our weekly rehearsals! (in particular Colin, who has the joy of hearing us rehearse each week!)