Join St Peter’s Singers in the beautiful and atmospheric setting of St Oswald’s Church in Guiseley for a concert of Christmas music old and new, with carols for all to sing.
This is the perfect opportunity to take a short break from the stresses of life and to find a moment of peace and a spark of hope in the music of the angels.
St Peter’s Singers are directed by Alexander Woodrow, with Shaun Turnbull accompanying on the organ.
Festive refreshments will be served.
Pay what you can, either on-line or at the door
The programme will include familiar carols and arrangements alongside the premiere of a new carol by St Peter’s Singers’ superb in-house creative duo Hannah Stone and Matthew Oglesby, and music by the outstanding contemporary composer, Cecilia McDowall.
Programme
Make we merry
Andrew Carter
A maiden most gentle
Andrew Carter
O Come all ye faithful
John Wade
Stille Nacht
arr. Donald Cashmore
Said Mary to the child unborn
Matthew Oglesby & Hannah Stone
E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come
Paul Manz
Organ solo: Wachet auf BWV645
JS Bach
Hodie
Jan Sweelinck
Christmas Lullaby
John Rutter
Lux Aurumque
Eric Whitacre
Interval
O Little Town
Walford Davies
Before the paling of the stars
Cecilia McDowall
Sir Christemas
William Mathias
Organ solo: Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson, arr. Thomas Trotter
Lully, lulla, lullay
Philip Stopford
Star Carol
John Rutter
Hark, the herald angels sing
Mendelssohn
Ding Dong merrily on high
arr. Mack Wilberg
St Peter’s Singers are passionate about the music we sing and want to share it with as many people as possible. We do all we can to make anyone who comes to our concerts feel welcome and at ease. So if you’ve not tried this music out before, why not come along and bring a friend? Everyone is welcome.
St Oswald’s is an accessible venue with an accessible door and facilities, and can accommodate wheelchairs in the audience.
Get your Christmas celebrations off to the best possible start in the company of St Peter’s Singers and the beautiful setting of St Oswald’s Church in Guiseley!
With a fine mix of traditional Christmas music and carols, old and new, this will be the perfect opportunity to set aside the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, find some peace, and feed the soul.
St Peter’s Singers are directed by Alexander Woodrow, with Shaun Turnbull accompanying on the organ.
Join St Peter’s Singers in the beautiful church of St John’s Baildon for an evening of festive choral music for Christmas, with Carols for all to sing!
The programme will include traditional carols and carol arrangements by the likes of Holst and Willcocks, together with one or two stunningly beautiful works by living composers.
Mulled wine and mince pies will be served
The perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations!
