Christmas Cheer Carols for Choir and Audience 13th December 2008 7.30pm Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton David Newman - Tenor David Radcliffe-Smith - Percussionist Chaturika Rajapakse - Accompanist Neil Hawes - Organist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Choir, soloist and congregation: Once in Royal David's City Choir and soloist: Sir Christemas arr. C. Kennedy Scott Choir, percussion and soloist: Navidad Nuestra (Our Nativity) - Ariel Ramirez Choir and congregation: Angels from the realms of glory Choir: A La Nanita Nana - Spanish Carol arr. Norman Luboff Choir and soloist: The Wild Wood - John Rutter Choir: Resonet in Laudibus (Joseph Dearest) - Jacob Handl Choir: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree - Elizabeth Poston Choir and congregation: Child in a manger Choir and soloist: The Three Kings - Peter Cornelius Choir and congregation: While Shepherds Watched (Tune: British Grenadiers) Choir: A Child is Born in Bethlehem - Malcolm Archer Choir and soloist: Nazareth - Charles Gounod Choir and soloist: In the bleak mid-winter - Harold Darke Choir: Star Carol - John Rutter Choir: The Pirates' Christmas - E.V. Knox/Glaister Newton Choir: The Goslings - Frederick Bridge Choir and congregation: All my heart this night rejoices (F.C. Maker) Choir and drums: Christmas in my heart - Richard Phillips    - conducted by Neil Hawes with Ian McFarlane on saxophone Choir Ring out, wild bells - Percy Fletcher Choir and soloist: O holy night - Adolphe Adam Choir and congregation: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Informal Summer event on Saturday 7th June 2008 in the Whitton Baptist Church Hall. The programme included: "The Road to the Isles", "The lark in the clear air", "Twickenham Ferry", "The Whiffenpoof Song", "Dance to your daddy", "Speed your journey", "Doctor Foster", "The Isle of Mull", "The Holy City", "Father's a drunkard", "Won't you buy my pretty flowers".

Music for Good Friday 21st March 2008 7.30pm Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton. David Newman - Tenor Alan Gibbs - Organist Pat Hamilton - Reader Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Choir and congregation - We sing the praise of Him who died Choir - The Merchants' Carol - Frank Kendon Choir - Sanctus/Benedictus/Agnus Dei from Mass by Byrd Solo - David Newman - If with all your heart from Elijah by Mendelssohn Choir and congregation - My song is love unknown Choir - Ave Verum - Jesu, word of God incarnate - Mozart Choir - Gabriel's Message - J.M. Neale Choir - Tomorrow shall be my dancing day - Trad. Choir - When I survey the wondrous cross - tune The Legend - Tchaikovsky Solo - David Newman - Ave Maria - Gounod Choir and Solo - Easter Music from Messiah - G. F. Handel Behold the Lamb of God Surely He hath borne our grief and carried our sorrows And with His stripes we are healed All we like sheep have gone astray Recitative - All they that see Him laugh Him to scorn He trusted in God that He would deliver Him Recitative - Thy rebuke hath broken His heart Air - Behold, and see if there be any sorrow Recitative - He was cut off out of the land of the living Choir and congregation - O sacred head sore wounded - J.S. Bach Choir and congregation - Praise to the holiest in the height

Whitton Choral Society Christmas Concert - Carols for Choir and Audience Saturday 16th December 2006 7.30pm Baptist Church Hounslow Road, Whitton. Viki Hart - Soprano Neil Hawes - Organist Anthea Weale - Accompanist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Congregational Carol Once in Royal David's City Choir A Ceremony of Carols - Benjamin Britten - Soloist Viki Hart Congregational Carol A Great and Mighty Wonder Choir The Wild Wood - John Rutter - Soloist Viki Hart Choir Alleluya, a new work is come on hand - Peter Wishart Congregational Carol Unto us a Boy is Born Solo Rejoice Greatly (Messiah) - Handel - Soloist Viki Hart Choir Sheep Sequence     While shepherds watched and Sheep from the Roger Jones musical While shepherds watched - Narrator Pat Hamilton     The Lamb - John Taverner     All we like sheep (Messiah) - Handel     Bethlehem from While shepherds watched - Roger Jones     I want to go to Bethlehem from Songs for Christmas - Richard Phillips     And the glory of the Lord (Messiah) - Handel Congregational Carol God rest ye merry, Gentlemen Choir Christmas in my heart from Songs for Christmas - Richard Phillips Choir The Holly and the Ivy - John Gardner Choir O Holy Night - Adolphe Adam - Soloist Viki Hart Congregational Carol Hark! the herald angels sing

Good Friday evening, 14th April 2006 7.30pm Congregational Hymn - We sing the praise of Him who died From the Requiem - John Rutter     Requiem Aeternam     Out of the deep (Psalm 130)     Pie Jesu     Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)     The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23) Congregational Hymn - My song is love unknown The Darkest Hour - Harold Moore     Prologue     Scene 1 Gethsemane Congregational Hymn - In the Lord's atoning grief     Scene 2 The Trials, before Caiaphas and Pilate     Scene 3 On the road to Calvary     Scene 4 Calvary     Epilogue Congregational Hymn - At the Name of Jesus Lindsay Siviter - Soprano Chris Raymond - Bass Alan Gibbs - Organist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music

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Mostly Mozart A 250th birthday celebration The Corps of Army Music Orchestra Kneller Hall trumpeters Whitton Community Choir at St. Augustine of Canterbury, Whitton. Saturday 11th February and Sunday 12th February 2006. Conducted by Lt Col Stephen Smith CAMUS, Principal Director of Music (Army) Georgia Ginsberg - Soprano The National Anthem arranged by Gordon Jacob with the Kneller Hall trumpeters Overture from The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart Gloria - Poulenc with Georgia Ginsberg (soprano) Meditation from Thaïs - Massenet with Rebecca Watts (violin) The Heavens are Telling (The Creation) - Haydn Creation's Hymn - Beethoven Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart Cantique de Jean Racine - Fauré with Geoffrey Bowyer (organ) Exsultate Jubilate - Mozart with Georgia Ginsberg (Soprano) Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah) - Handel

"Chorus! A Classical Gala" Saturday 5th February and Sunday 6th February 2005 at St. Augustine's Church, Whitton. The Corps of Army Music Orchestra and The Kneller Hall Trumpeters; Whitton Community Choir, consisting of Whitton Choral Society and the church choirs of St. Augustine's, St. Edmund's, and St. Phillip & St. James'. Choirmaster: Ian McFarlane; Jane Webster - Soprano; Martin Johnson - Baritone; Geoffrey Bowyer - Organ; Conducted by Lt. Col. Geoff Kingston CAMUS psm, Principal Director of Music, Army. The National Anthem as arranged by Gordon Jacob for the Coronation of 1953 Liberty Fanfare by John Williams - hear the start (171Kb .wav file) Overture from Nabucco by Verdi (including an arrangement of the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins (excerpts): Sanctus, Hymn before Action, Charge!, Agnus Dei Voi Che Sapete by Mozart and Softly awakes my Heart by Saint-Saens - Jane Webster (Soprano) La Traviata by Verdi - variations arranged by Geoff Kingston - Sgt Ben Woodgate (Clarinet) Prologue from I Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo - Martin Johnson (Baritone) The Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore by Verdi Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor by Borodin But who may abide the day of his coming? from Messiah by Handel and The Trumpeter by J. Airlie Dix arranged by Geoff Kingston - Martin Johnson (Baritone) "Carmen Corner": Habanera, Seguidilla and March of the Toreadors from Carmen by Bizet - Jane Webster (Soprano) and chorus Trumpet Voluntary arrangement by Geoff Kingston for the Fanfare Trumpeters, orchestra and organ - hear the end (108Kb .wav file) La Chi Darem from Don Giovanni by Mozart (duet) - Jane Webster and Martin Johnson Grand March and Ballet Scene from Aida by Verdi Evening Hymn ("Lead kindly light") and Last Post - "Nightfall in Camp", arr. Douglas Pope Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by Handel Heather Flood, writing in the Richmond and Twickenham Times, quoted Colonel Kingston: "As I move to my new appointment as senior director of music, Armed Forces, responsible for the musical direction of the 60th anniversary to commemorate the end of the Second World War on July 10th and subsequent retirement in September, I am conscious that this will be my last concert in the Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury." The article continued: "His praise of the choir for working tirelessly to produce remarkable performances under Ian McFarlane was fully deserved. The Whitton Choral Society's singers, together with the combined vocal talents from the church choirs of St. Augustine's, St. Edmunds and St. Phillip and St. James, earned prolonged applause...It was a magical moment in the musical history of Whitton."

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Christmas Concert 18th December 2004 St. Augustine's Church, Whitton. David Newman - Tenor Neil Hawes - Organist Anthea Weale - Accompanist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Carols for choir and audience including: Sir Christemas - arr. C. Kennedy Scott Chanticleer - Trad. Deo Gratias - Benjamin Britten Rise up shepherd and follow arr. Seb Brown Angel tidings - John Rutter Lullay my liking - Gustav Holst The little road to Bethlehem - Michael Head Fanfare - Martin Shaw Deck the Hall Jesus Christ the apple tree - Elizabeth Poston A child is born in Bethlehem - Malcolm Archer Away in a manger - arr. Hugo Cole Make we joy - Alan Spedding Jingle Bells - arr. Ray Charles The very best time of year - John Rutter O Holy Night - Adolphe Adam David Newman - tenor - solos: Sing Lullaby- Benjamin Godard The Robin's Carol - Michael Head Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod The Christmas Song - Torme/Wells Neil Hawes - organ - solos: In Dulci Jubilo - Chorale prelude - J. S. Bach The Coventry Carol - William Lloyd Webber Once in royal David's city Child in a manger Born in the night See amid the winter's snow O come all ye faithful While shepherds watched Hark the herald angels sing

Good Friday evening 7.30pm 9th April 2004 at Whitton Baptist Church "A Meditation in Music for Good Friday" (A journey through Holy Week) including extracts from: Olivet to Calvary - J. H. Maunder (1858 - 1920) - this is the centenary of this composition The Last Supper - Thiman The Crucifixion - Stainer plus: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach All in the April Evening - Roberton Ave Verum - Gounod The Lord is my Shepherd - Schubert Adoramus Te - Palestrina There is a Green Hill - Gounod Lord of the Dance - Sydney Carter (who died in March 2004) Alan Gibbs - Organist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music David Loftus, writing in the "Richmond and Twickenham Times" had one or two criticisms, concluding with: "Whitton Choral Society provided a fitting program for 'A Meditation in Music' on Good Friday. Whilst there may have been some imperfections, the overall performance was good and a credit to all concerned."

Gloria! - "A Feast of Glorious Music" Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2004 at St. Augustine's Church, Whitton The Corps of Army Music Orchestra and The Kneller Hall Trumpeters; Whitton Choral Society and the church choirs of St. Augustine's, St. Edmund's, and St. Phillip & St. James', Choirmaster: Ian McFarlane; Olive Murray - Soprano; Eve Baker - Soprano; Ludo Fahey - Treble; Geoffrey Bowyer - Organ; Conducted by Lt. Col. Geoff Kingston psm, Principal Director of Music, Army. The National Anthem as arranged by Gordon Jacob for the Coronation of 1953 - hear the fanfare (311Kb wav file) O Fortuna from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana Suite from the Water Music - G.F. Handel Extracts from Vivaldi's Gloria Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute - Mozart Hummel Trumpet Concerto 3rd movement - SSgt Terry Kalland RE (trumpet) Sanctus from Messe Solennelle (St. Cecilia Mass) - Gounod The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Steffe and Ward Howe, arr. Peter Wilhousky Finlandia - Jean Sibelius Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana - Pietro Mascagni Abinoni's Adagio - Geoffrey Bowyer (organ) Thine be the Glory (See the conquering hero comes) - G.F. Handel Dies Irae from Verdi's Requiem Pie Jesu - Andrew Lloyd Webber Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah - Handel Tony Flood, in the local "Guardian newspaper" and "Richmond and Twickenham Times" said: Gloria! A feast of Glorious Music lived up to its name. The Corps of Army Music Orchestra and the Kneller Hall Trumpeters treated us to a spectacular evening of music... and Fred Melling wrote in another local newspaper: This version of Gloria was just glorious... the Community Choir of four local choirs were excellent in all their numbers.

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Good Friday 2003 Whitton Baptist Church Catherine Lemmon - Violin Nicola Garty - Violin David Marsh - Viola Alan Thomas - Cello Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Neil Hawes - Organ From Requiem by Herbert Howells O Saviour of the World The Lord is my Shepherd When I survey the wondrous cross - tune "O Waly, Waly" arranged by Neil Hawes The Passion - Joseph Haydn subtitled "The Seven Words of Our Saviour on the Cross", this work was originally written by Haydn around 1786 as instrumental music for the Cathedral in Cadiz. Words were added later and first published in 1801. In this performance, we interspersed the fifteen movements with readings. Congregational hymns:      We sing the Praise of him who died      Praise to the Holiest in the height

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Music for a Royal Occasion Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2003 St. Augustine's Church, Whitton The Corps of Army Music Orchestra and The Kneller Hall Trumpeters; Whitton Choral Society and the church choirs of St. Augustine's, St. Edmund's and St. Phillip & St. James', Choirmaster: Ian McFarlane; Hrafnhildur Björnsdóttir - Soprano; Geoffrey Bowyer - Organ; Conducted by Lt. Col. Geoff Kingston psm, Principal Director of Music, Army. The National Anthem arranged by Gordon Jacob for the Coronation of 1953 Music for the Royal Fireworks - Handel The four Handel Coronation Anthems which were composed for the coronation of George II in 1727: Zadok the Priest (sung at every coronation since then) Let thy hand be strengthened The King shall rejoice My heart is inditing Let the Bright Seraphim - from Samson by Handel Signore Ascolta - Puccini Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute - Mozart The Old Hundredth (All people that on earth do dwell) - R. Vaughan Williams O Taste and see - Coronation motet - R. Vaughan Williams I was glad - C. Hubert Parry (written in 1902 for the coronation of Edward VII) Crown Imperial - Walton Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah - Handel Tony Flood, writing for the local "Guardian newspaper" and "Richmond and Twickenham Times" in a piece entitled "Whitton Choral Society: Hitting the right notes", said: The Whitton Choral Society ... is going from strength to strength. Its latest triumph was its excellent contribution to Music for a Royal Occasion, an apt title for the hugely successful Community Concert staged at the Church of St. Augustine, Whitton on February 1st and 2nd. The concert marked the Golden Jubilee of The Queen's coronation in 1953 and featured music performed at coronations. Under the direction of choirmaster Ian McFarlane, the society and the church choirs of St Augustine, St Edmunds and St Phillip and St James gave magnificent support to the Corps of Army Music Orchestra and the Kneller Hall Trumpeters, conducted superbly by Lt. Col. Geoff Kingston. All received great ovations, but the biggest applause was reserved for soprano Hrafnhildur Bjornsdottir, whose stirring performance showed why she was a hit in leading roles at the Icelandic opera houses. The highlights were her solo 'Queen of the Night', an aria from the opera The Magic Flute by Mozart, the 'Coronation March' by William Walton and the 'Hallelujah Chorus' by Handel. ...Judging by their performance at Music for a Royal Occasion they are hitting all the right notes!

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26th June 2002 Royal Military School of Music Royal Golden Jubilee concert on a warm summer's evening in the grounds of Kneller Hall, Whitton Featuring:      The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers      The Band of the Welsh Guards      The Band and Bugles of the Light Division      The RAF Squadronaires Big Band      The Sealed Knot Society Richard Baker OBE RD - Guest Compere Emer McParland - Soloist A Community Choir, made up of Whitton Choral Society and friends, sang:    Zadok the Priest by Handel accompanied by fireworks    Rourke's Progress from The Battle of Isandlwana           - a descriptive arrangement by Lt. Col. G. Kingston psm and also sang with the audience of around 3000 in a medley of "Songs of the Great War" This is the cover of a CD that was made of the occasion: Click on the image for full-sized version

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Good Friday 29th March 2002 at Whitton Baptist Church David Newman - Tenor Christopher Goldsack - Bass Alan Gibbs - Organ Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Lo, the Full final Sacrifice - Gerald Finzi The Crucifixion - John Stainer Congregational hymns:      We sing the praise of him who died      When I survey the wondrous Cross (tune Waly Waly) "A first class performance from a well disciplined and directed choir", David E. Loftus wrote in the Richmond and Twickenham Times, "Ian MacFarlane had rehearsed the choir to a high standard".

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19th and 20th January 2002 at St. Augustine's Church, Whitton Handel's Messiah Sung by combined choirs of:   Whitton Choral Society, and the church choirs of:   St. Augustine's,   St. Edmunds, and   St. Phillip & St. James. Ian McFarlane - Choir Director Lt.Col. Geoff Kingston psm Principal Director of Music (Army) - conductor The Corps of Army Orchestra, leader SSgt Simon Lockwood RA The Kneller Hall Trumpeters Geoffrey Bowyer - Organ Major (Rtd) Roger Swift - Continuo Soloists from the Trinity College of Music, London:      Ashley Barrington - Soprano      Helen Johnson - Contralto      Mark Bushby - Tenor      Panos Tsikos - Bass Proceeds to three local registered charities:      Homelink - a day respite care facility;      The Corps of Army Music Trust;      The Shooting Star Trust Children's Hospice. "...a stunning and exhilarating experience" Barry Buttenshaw said, writing in the Richmond and Twickenham Times, "the highlights were when six of the world's finest trumpeters joined in from the balcony at the rear of the church - the antiphonal sound had the audience buzzing. ...The choir was well rehearsed ... sang well with clear diction and stood up and sat down with military precision!".

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Christmas concert - Carols for Choir and Audience 15th December 2001 7.30pm St. Augustine's Church, Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton David Newman - Tenor Anthea Weale - Accompanist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Choir and Audience - Once in Royal David's City Choir - Up good Christian folk and listen - G.R. Woodward Choir - The salutation carol - Alan Gibbs Choir - Rejoice with heart and voice - arr. Neil Hawes Choir - The infant King (Sing Lullaby) - an old Basque Noel Choir and Audience - Ding dong merrily on high Choir - Prince of Peace - C. H. Causey Choir - Still, still, still - Austrian Carol Choir - When Christ was born of Mary free - C. Hubert Parry Choir and Audience - Born in the night Choir and soloist - Myn Liking - Richard Terry Choir - Tomorrow shall be my dancing day - John Gardner Choir and Audience - Love came down at Christmas Choir and Audience - Jingle bells - J. Pierpont Choir (Ladies) - A Christmas Motet - Hodie Christus Natus Est - Palestrina Choir (Ladies) - The Virgin's Slumber Song - Max Reger Choir - In Dulci Jubilo - R. L. Pearsall Choir - Jesus Child - John Rutter Choir and Audience - Gabriel's Message - Basque Carol Choir - Great Joy and Jollity - Andrew Carter Choir - Mary's Lullaby - John Rutter Choir and Audience - O come all ye faithful Choir - What sweeter music - John Rutter Choir - A child is born in Bethlehem - Malcolm Archer Choir and soloist - O holy night - Adolphe Adam Choir and Audience - Hark! the herald angels sing

Sunday 20th May 2001 St. Augustine's Church, Whitton A Celebration of English Music Whitton Choral Society joined the choir of St. Augustine's Church for Choral Evensong followed by a concert of English Music. The choir music included: Versicles and Responses - Caroline Pugh Psalm 150 - C. Armstrong Gibbs Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis - Stanford in B flat The Lord bless you and keep you - John Rutter Final Amens - John Stainer Rejoice in the Lord - Purcell Gaelic Blessing - John Rutter There were also items by St. Augustine's junior choir and solo items by church choir members and friends.

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Carols for Choir and Audience 16th December 2000 7.30pm St. Augustine's Church, Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton Susie Joyce - Mezzo-Soprano Alan Gibbs - Organ Ian McFarland - Director of Music Choir: Fanfare - Martin Shaw Choir and congregation: Once in royal David's city Choir: Chanticleer - Trad. (published 1635) Choir: A Virgin most pure - English trad. Choir: O little one sweet - Old German tune arr. J.S. Bach Choir and congregation: O little town of Bethlehem arr. R. Vaughan Williams Choir: The new-born babe, the heavenly child (Das Neugebor'ne Kindelein) - Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Choir and congregation: Child in a manger Choir: When Christ was born of Mary free - John Gardner Choir: The very best time of year - John Rutter Choir and congregation: O come, all ye faithful Choir: Morning of Christmas Day Choir: Lullay my liking - Gustav Holst Choir: Star Carol - John Rutter Choir (Ladies): The Oxon - Benjamin Britten (words by Thomas Hardy) Choir (Ladies?): Nativity Carol - John Rutter Choir and congregation: Silent night Choir: Jingle Bells arr. Ray Charles Choir and soloist: O holy night - Adolphe Adam Choir and congregation: Hark! the herald angels sing

11th and 12th November 2000 Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington Verdi's Requiem Richmond Borough's Millennium 2000 Concert Whitton Choral Society Barnes Choir Cantanti Camerati of Richmond Teddington Choral Society Richmond Music Trust Richmond Orchestra Ingula Bergland - Soprano Hyacinth Nicholls - Mezzo-sporano Philip Slane - Tenor Karl Watson - Bass Conducted by Philip Hesketh.

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Music for Good Friday 21st April 2000 7.30pm Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton David Newman - Tenor Christopher Goldsack - Bass Alan Gibbs - Organist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Easter Music from "Messiah" - G.F. Handel "The Saviour" - A meditation upon the death of Christ Words selected and written by Bryn Rees Music by William Lloyd Webber

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Christmas concert 18th December 1999 Carols for Choir and Audience Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton Consort of Viols - 'In Nomine': Eleanor Brophy, Paul Brophy and Clive Letchford Alan Gibbs - Organ Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Choir and Congregation: O come, all ye faithful Choir: Magnificat - Murrill Poem: "BC:AD" - U. A. Fanthorpe - read by Celia Heron Choir: He is born - French Carol arr. D.S. Smith Choir: De Virgin Mary - West Indian Spiritual arr. Malcolm Sargent Choir and congregation: Silent night Poem: Eddi's Service - Rudyard Kipling - read by Pat Hamilton Choir: Two Mexican Carols arr. Malcolm Sargent, "Jesus Sleeps" and "Earth's Joy" Choir: Three Carols by Peter Wishart     There is no Rose     Lullay, lay, lay, lay     Alleluya, a new work is come on hand Choir and congregation: See amid the winter's snow Choir: Mary's Magnificat - Andrew Carter - Soloist - Carolyn Oakley Choir and congregation: O come, O come Emmanuel Choir: 'Twas in the moon of winter time (Huron Carol) - Canadian Trad. Choir: The Carollers - A.M.Goodhart Poem: Ghost Story - Dylan Thomas - read by Katrina Henderson Choir: Remember, O thou man - Arthur Oldham - Soloists: Katrina Henderson and Neil Hawes Choir: Mary's Lullaby - John Rutter Choir and congregation: Unto us a boy is born Choir: What sweeter music - John Rutter Choir: O holy night - Adolphe Adam - Soloist: Carolyn Oakley Choir and congregation: Hark! the herald angels sing

Summer 1999 informal concert, 10th July 1999 Another Opening My spirit sang all day - Finzi The Kerry Dance Climb every mountain Down by the Riverside Dance to your Daddie In praise of Islay Sing a song of sixpence The girl from Ipanema Begin the Beguine Summertime For the beauty of the earth - Rutter Blow the wind southerly (Women) Four jolly Sailormen (Men) O Waly, Waly Have Nageela Autumn leaves The Lark in the clear air Dashing away with the smoothing iron Old MacDonald had a farm The long day closes When the Saints go marching in Plus "Raindrops keep falling on my head" and 7 pieces of Gershwin as community singing items: "Lady be Good", "Someday he'll come along", "Let's call the whole thing off", "Someone to watch over me", "Love walked in", "S'Wonderful", "Swanee".

2nd April 1999 7.30pm Whitton Baptist Church, Hounslow Road, Whitton The Crucifixion - J. Stainer A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer David Newman - Tenor John Kipps - Bass Philip Buckmaster - Organist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music O Saviour of the World - Herbert Howells Lo! The Full Final Sacrifice - Gerald Finzi The Crucifixion - John Stainer

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19th December 1998 7.30pm St. Augustine's Church, Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton Christmas Concert - Carols for Choir and Audience Eleanor Brophy - Accompanist Ian McFarlane - Director of Music Extract from Messiah - Handel - Soloist Carolyn Oakley There were Shepherds, And Lo, And the Angel, And Suddenly Choir: Glory to God - Messiah - Handel Choir and Congregation: Once in Royal David's City Choir: Adam lay y bounden - Boris Ord Choir: Angel Tidings - John Rutter Choir and Congregation: Gabriel's Message - Basque Carol Choir: Torches - John Joubert Choir: Lute Book Lullaby - Amanda Dean Choir: Hark! What mean those Holy Voices - Elinor Warren - Soloist: Neil Hawes Choir and Congregation: Love came down at Christmas Choir: The Wild Wood Carol - John Rutter - Soloist: Neil Hawes Choir: Great Joy and Jollity - Andrew Carter Choir and Congregation: While Shepherds watched Choir: If ye would hear the angels sing Choir: Christmas night - John Rutter Choir and Congregation: O come all ye faithful Choir (Ladies): The Oxen - Benjamin Britten Choir (Ladies?): Jesus Christ the Apple Tree - Elizabeth Poston Choir: Lullay my liking - Soloists: Carolyn Oakley and Barrie Oliver Choir and Congregation: Of the Father's love begotten Choir: Angels' Carol - John Rutter Choir: Jingle Bells - J Pierpont arr. Willcocks Choir and Congregation: Ding dong! Merrily on high Choir: What cheer - William Walton Choir: O Holy night - Adolphe Adam - Soloist: Barrie Oliver Choir and Congregation: Hark the herald angels sing

Good Friday 10th April 1998 Whitton Baptist Church David Newman - Tenor; Peter Higgins - Accompanist; Ian McFarlane - Director of Music; God so Loved the World from The Crucifixion by Maunder The Passion - Joseph Haydn, interspersed with readings. Congregational hymns:      When I Survey the wondrous cross      My song is love unknown      Praise to the Holiest in the height

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