TWMVC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

TWMVC ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Featuring the Toronto Welsh Male

Voice Choir

Featuring the Toronto Welsh Male

Voice Choir

DECEMBER 14th 7:30 PM

DECEMBER 14th 7:30 PMArtistic Director

William WoloschukAccompanist

Matthew CoonsCalvin Presbyterian Church

26 Delisle Ave., Toronto

Artistic DirectorWilliam Woloschuk

AccompanistMatthew Coons

Calvin Presbyterian Church26 Delisle Ave., Toronto

TORONTO WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR

Wishes You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearNadolig Llawen a

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda

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The First NoelThe first Noel the angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fieldsas they lay; In fields where they lay,keeping their sheep,On a cold winter'snight that was so deep:

RefrainNoel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star, Shiningin the east, beyond them far: And tothe earth it gave great light, And so itcontinued both day and night:

RefrainThen let us all with one accordSing praises to our heavenly LordThat hath made Heaven and earth ofnaught, And with His blood mankindhath bought:

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Away in a MangerAway in a manger, no crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus laid down hissweet head. The stars in the sky lookeddown where he lay, The little LordJesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,But little Lord Jesus no crying hemakes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, lookdown from the sky. And stay by mycradle till morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee tostay. Close by me forever, and love me,I pray. Bless all the dear children in thytender care, And take us to heaven, tolive with Thee there.

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Carol Sing-a-long

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\ Hark the HeraldHark the herald angels sing "Glory tothe newborn King! Peace on earth andmercy mild God and sinners reconciled". Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaim:"Christ is born in Bethlehem"Hark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored, Christthe everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail the incarnate DeityPleased as man with man to dwellJesus, our EmmanuelHark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!Hail the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all He bringsRis'n with healing in His wingsMild He lays His glory by Born thatman no more may die Born to raise thesons of earth Born to give them secondbirth. Hark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!" \

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~ THANK YOU ~We want to thank the spouses/partners of the choir

“boys” for supporting our commitment to the choir andbeing so willing to help out at our concerts

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TORONTO WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR~CÔR MEIBION CYMRY TORONTO~

33 Melrose Avenue, Toronto, ON M5M 1Y6416-410-2254 • 1-877-410-2254 (Area code 905/705 only)

e-mail: info@twmvc.com website: www.welshchoir.ca

TORONTO WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIRCOR MEIBION CYMRY TORONTO

(Founded/Sefydlwd 1995)

DONOR/MAILING INFORMATION ~ CYFRANIADAU/POSTYour donation to the TWMVC enables us to continue to develop andshare the great Welsh choral musical tradition with a wider, younger

and more culturally diverse audience.Please complete the form below and hand it, along with your

donation, to a TWMVC Member. If you prefer to keep this programmebooklet intact, you can send your donation, along with your details,

to the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir at the address shown below on this page.

If you wish to be added to our mailing list please complete the Donor form and hand it to a TWMVC Member or send it to the

address below.Diolch ~ thank you, for your interest and support.

*Donations of $200.00 or more receive our latest album, "Tŷ ar y Mynydd".

The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) was established in 1995 when itsfounding member and first president, Gwyn Roberts, gathered together a group oflike-minded men of Welsh heritage to kindle the spirit of traditional Welsh male voicesinging in their adopted country. Although many of the current members still layclaim to Welsh connections, the TWMVC has members from a variety of ethnic back-grounds. The choir proudly draws on the great Welsh tradition of singing songsborn of the mountains & valleys of Wales. At the same time it emphasizes a multi-cultural context in its broad repertoire including spirituals; operatic arias, Canadianfolk songs as well as Broadway show tunes & contemporary music. Their blend oftraditional & contemporary music, all sung off book, appeals to a broad audience.

The Choir has performed in churches, cathedrals & concert halls throughout Ontario,Quebec and New York State. In August 2002 and July 2013 the choir completedhighly successful tours of Wales. During July 2005 they toured the Maritimes wherethey performed five concerts for appreciative audiences in Nova Scotia and PrinceEdward Island. In September 2008, the choir was invited to take part in a combinedchoir of 400 voices at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City and in 2010the choir had a very successful tour of the Canadian Rockies. The choir wasprivileged to perform as the headline choir at the North American Festival of Walesin Rochester New York August 31 to September 3, 2017. Our concert repertoireincludes the simple message that what we have in common with one another faroutweighs our differences. Our common ground is our humanity, and best expressedby what we at the TWMVC do best – promoting choral traditions that have enrichedthe human experience through the ages.

For more information about the choir and future concerts please go to our websitewelshchoir.ca

TORONTO WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR

COR MEIBION CYMRY TORONTO

(Founded/Sefydlwd 1995)

Sing With Us

The TWMVC is always welcoming new members from the GTA. Over 70% of ourchoir come from outside the Welsh community. Our ranks have members fromall nationalities and all walks of life, who love to sing and be a part of somethingthat brings joy to others. We invite you to come & spend an evening with us!

Weekly Rehearsals: Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at DewiSant Welsh United Church, 33 Melrose Avenue in Downtown Toronto (3 blocksnorth of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue). New members receive a warmWelsh Croeso (Welcome).

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For more information about the choir please visit our website: www.welshchoir.ca

THE TORONTO WELSH MALE VOICECHOIR GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES

The choir gratefully acknowledges the continuing support of our patron Mr. Peter Williams

and the Jackman Foundation

WILLIAM WOLOSCHUKARTISTIC DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL CONDUCTORWilliam began his musical career after receiving his firstpiano at the age of seven & completed his graduate studiesin choral conducting from the Faculty of Music, Universityof Toronto. He studied under the tutelage of MaestroVolodymyr Kolesnyk (Kyiv State Opera, Ukraine). From1997-2000, William was Artistic Director for the SouthFlorida Men’s Chorus – Fort Lauderdale, FL, and for fifteenyears was Dean of Music for St. Sophia Ukrainian OrthodoxCathedral in Montreal. For three years after moving to

Toronto from Montreal, William was Choral Director for St. Volodymyr UkrainianOrthodox Cathedral. In the summer of 2004, William attended the Kunstuniversitätin Graz, Austria, where he studied under Rodney Eichenburger, Professor of ChoralMusic – Florida State University. William continues to work with his mentor Prof.Eichenburger by attending the annual July choral retreat and workshop held inAlexandria, Virginia. He founded Counterpoint Choral in 2001 and was its ArtisticDirector for 6 years. In August 2006, William enthusiastically accepted the positionof Principal Conductor and Artistic Director for the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir.William has greatly impressed the Canadian-Welsh community with his ability toempower the “Welsh soul” into the choir’s performances even without his beingWelsh.

MATTHEW COONSPRINCIPAL ACCOMPANISTMatthew is an award-winning organist and pianist. He holdsa Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Toronto’sFaculty of Music where he studied organ performance withDr. Patricia Wright. He is organist at Dewi Sant WelshUnited Church in Toronto and was a former accompanistof Counterpoint Chorale.

Compere: Greg Brown - Baritone

1st Tenor: Charles Barrett; Howie Bulpin; Michael Conroy; John Hitchmough; Arthur Jones; Kevin Morris; Gwyn Roberts; Michael Stevens; Niels Christensen;Peter Williams; Nigel Finan2nd Tenor: Greg Andre-Barrett; Greg Douglas; Ray Freebury; Huw Kerley; Frank McMichael; Jim Osborne; David Riches; Al Sadegursky; Gordon Yanchyshyn; John Tayles; Paul CarneyBaritone: Brad Archer; Harry Blackburn; Greg Brown; Gareth Jones; Stephen Jones; Cliff Marsh; Bruce Mullock; Graham Parker; Rees Pepperell;David Thomas; Robert Varga; Bill Watson; Colin Worley; Barry Webster; Bass: Peter Andrews; Richard Challenger; Michael Eben; Ed Golem; Glenn Hall; Phil Jones; George Menzel; Brian Morey; Peter Price; Gary Clipperton; Clive Comperts; Paul Huckins; Don Maudsley. House Manager: James Peate

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RHAGLENPROGRAMME

Tua Bethlem Dref Words and Music by Edward Arthur;Arranged by Gary Evans

Carol : Sing-a-longHark the Herald Angels Sing!

Deus Salutis Words by G.H. Jones; Arranged by Mansell Thomas

The Sound of Silence Words and music by Paul Simon;Arranged by Benjamin Bedroske

Carol : Sing-a-longAway in a Manger

Excerpt from “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”by Dylan Thomas. Read by Michael Eben - Bass

Y Tangnefeddwyr (The Peacemakers) Music by Eric Jones and words by Waldo Williams

Northwest Passage Words and music by Stan Rogers;

Soloist: David Thomas – BaritoneArranged by Rob Smail

Carrickfergus Traditional Irish Folk Song arranged by Mark G. Siren

Mary, Did You Know? Words and Music by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene;

Arranged by Jack ShraderIntermission ~ Toriad

Suo Gân A Welsh Lullaby; Arranged by Lance Wiliford

Angels Words and Music by Robert Williams and Guy Chambers; Arranged by David Lawrence

Sosban Fach Traditional Welsh Folk Song

Carol : Sing-a-longThe First Noel

Excerpt from “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”by Dylan Thomas. Read by Michael Eben - Bass

We Rise Again Words and music by Leon Dubinsky;Arranged by Stephen Smith;

Soloist: Robert Varga - Baritone

Go Tell It on the Mountain / Amen (This Little Light of Mine) Arranged by Harry R. Wilson

Walter Ehret and Geraint Roberts

We Need a Little Christmas Words and Music by Jerry Herman; Arranged by Mark Hayes

Carol : Sing-a-longHark the Herald Angels Sing!

Carol : Sing-a-longAway

in a Manger

Carol : Sing-a-longThe

First Noel

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