Tuesday, 15 December 2009

St. Katharine's Church, Southbourne A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Saturday 19th. December 2009, 6 pm

On Saturday 19th December 2009, Cantamus Choir and St Katharine's Church Choir joined together to present a Traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols. The choirs were directed by Malcolm Wood, who also accompanied the Congregational Carols on the organ. The order of service can be seen below. After the service choir and congregation joined together to enjoy Christmas drinks and mince pies.


St. Katharine's Church, Southbourne


A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Saturday 19th. December 2009, 6 pm




Processional Hymn 1 Once in Royal David’s city (Choir only verses 1 and 2)



Bidding Prayer and Lord’s Prayer


First Lesson Genesis 3: 8-15

God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head

Choir People look East arr. Stainer
Hymn 2 O come O come Emmanuel


Second Lesson Genesis 22: 15-18
God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed

Choir Ding dong merrily on high


Third Lesson Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7

Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah

Hymn 3 O come all ye faithful (vv 1,2,6)
Cantamus In dulci jubilo arr. Pearsall

Fourth Lesson Micah 5: 2-4
The prophet Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem


Hymn 4 O little town of Bethlehem

Fifth Lesson St. Luke 1:26-38
The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary


Choir The Angel Gabriel

Sixth Lesson St. Matthew 1: 18-23
St. Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus

Choir O Little one sweet (harmonised J.S Bach)
Hymn 5 Away in a manger (Choir verse 1)

Seventh Lesson St. Luke 2: 8-16
The shepherds go to the manger

Hymn 6 While shepherd’s watched their flocks
Choir Past three o’clock


Eighth Lesson St. Matthew 2: 1-11
The wise men are led by the star to Jesus

Choir We three kings
Hymn 7 As with gladness men of old

Ninth Lesson
St. John 1: 1-14
St. John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation



Recessional Hymn 8 Hark the Herald Angels sing

Christmas Carols in Westbourne Arcade Saturday 12th Dec 09

On Saturday 12th December 2009 members of Cantamus choir sang carols in Westbourne Arcade from 2 -4 pm. We sang a varied programme of carols, including a number at the request of passers by. The weather was clear and cold which brought the Christmas shoppers out in strength. As usual, we will be making a donation from this event to support the work of Michaels.

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Evensong for All Saints Day, Sunday 1st November

On Sunday 1st November 2009 Cantamus choir was invited to sing a Festal Choral Evensong for All Saints Day at St Katherines Church Southbourne, Bournemouth.

The music included:

Responses by Ayleward
Canticles by Walmisley

Anthems:
Tye -Hail Glorious Spirits
Parry -My Soul There is a Country

The service was very well attended and well received.

The church very kindly thanked the choir by providing a wonderful tea for us afterwards which we very much enjoyed!