2025 St. James Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert “Go, Tell it on the Mountain” Sunday, December 14, 2025 4 PM Gaudete (Rejoice!)—Piae Cantiones arr. Robert Batastini O Come all ye faithful v 1,2 What Child is this v 1,3 Ritornello and Ballo from “Orfeo”—Claudio Monteverdi In Dulci Jubilo—Michael Praetorius Brightest and Best—Southern Harmony arr. Shawn Kirchner God rest you merry, gentlemen v 1 2 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Purple 121 v 1,3) A Garland of Carols—Traditional arr. Linda Spevacek-Avery Jesus Born in Bethn’y—Appalachian carol March from “Nutcracker Suite”—Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky Angels we have heard on high v 1,3 Jingle bells v 1,3 O Holy Night—Adolph Adam Friendly Beasts Visit the Manger Deck the Halls First Noel v 1,2 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing—Felix Mendelssohn arr. Dan Forrest Offering: Go, Tell it on the Mountain—Traditional arr. Craig Curry Joy to the world v 1,4 St. James Singers, Early Music and Jazz Ensemble Junia Dailey: handchimes, vocals Liz Domine: cello, handchimes, vocals Gilbert Fru: vocals Mark Myers: recorders, Melodica, bass guitar, vocals Marjorie Poe: recorders, Melodica, piano, celesta, ukulele Darren Pollock: vocals Claire Rydell: recorders, cello, handbells, synth, vocals Elizabeth Schreiber: Celtic harp, flute Jay Sloat: recorders, percussion, vocals Our special guest musicians: Kristin Herkstroeter, violin Tyler Slamkowski, trumpet Claire Rydell, Early Music Ensemble arrangements