| "Hear The Angels Sing" Music of the Christmas Season The Youth and High School Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Thomas More Rector: Fr. Dominic P. Irace Director of Music Ministry: Dr. Richard Gibala Director: Mrs. Cynthia Conroy |
| 7.) "A Child Is Born In Bethlehem" PLAYING NOW (IN BACKGROUND)! 14th Century; Bob Batastini (1979); G.I.A. Publications, Inc., all rights reserved High School Choir (A capella); Soloist: Katyann Haithcock --- (Alleluia! Alleluia!) A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! Therefore, rejoice, Jerusalem! Alleluia! Alleluia! REFRAIN: Our joyful hearts we raise: Christ is born, o come adore Him With newfound songs of praise! The babe who lies upon the straw, alleluia, Will rule the world forevermore! Alleluia! Alleluia! REFRAIN We praise Thee, Holy Trinity, alleluia, Adoring Thy divinity! Alleluia! Alleluia! REFRAIN Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 8.) "Night Song" Philip Brooks (1868); Used by permission of Beckenhorst Press, Inc. High School Choir; Piano: Kyle Lee --- The night was clear, a star shone down, And there it stood o'er Bethlehem The star was bright - it pierced the night The star revealed the world's true light. A lullaby sweet Mary sang, A song of joy through heaven rang And all creation bowed as one to worship Christ, God's holy Son. REFRAIN: Hear the angels' "Gloria!" Sing "Gloria in excelsis Deo!" Sing "Gloria!" Sing "Gloria in excelsis Deo!" "Gloria!" O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us we humbly pray; Cast out our sin and enter in; O come be born in us today! REFRAIN Sing "Gloria!" Sing "Gloria!" Sing "Gloria!" Sing "Gloria!" 9.) "A La Nanita" Traditional Spanish Carol; Larry Harris (2001); G.I.A. Publications, Inc., all rights reserved Youth Choir --- A la nanita nana, nanita ea, nanita ea; Mi Jesus tiene sueno; bendito sea, bendito sea. (REPEAT) Like a clear running fountain, New hope you are bringing. Like a bird in the forest Joyfully singing. Quiet now the cradle, rocking so gently A la nanita nana, nanita ea. 10) "Who Is This, A Tiny Baby?" Jay Althouse (1999); Used by permission of Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. Combined Choirs --- Who is this, a tiny baby In a stable next to the inn? He is Jesus, born of Mary, Son of God to free us from sin. REFRAIN: This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherd guard and angels sing! Holy child so meek and mild - The babe - the son of Mary. Who are these of dazzling brightness - Angels of a heavenly band? Clad in robes of purest whiteness, By the manger now they stand. REFRAIN Who are these - three distant wisemen Sent be Herod from afar, Searching for a tiny baby, Guided by a shining star? REFRAIN Who is this, a tiny baby? (Who is this, a tiny baby?) Jesus Christ - the Holy One! |