The Program - 2008

The Gathering

Scott Parker Bagpipe processional

Christmas Medley – We Three Kings (J. Hopkins) – What Child Is This (Traditional) – Good King Wenceslas (Traditional)

Martinez Junior High School Strings Julianne George, Director

Silent Night Franz Gruber, arr. Ray Phillippe

Community Sing

Silent Night Franz Gruber

First Congregational Church Gail Rouse-Haefke, Director

Go Light Your World Chris Rice Linda Anselmo, Accompanist

Goin’ to Bethlehem Jay Altops

Melody Jimison Herder Soloist

Coventry Carol English Traditional, att. M. Hayes Mary Beth Lam, Accompanist

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. Schop, arr. J.S. Bach

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cris Campbell, Director

Mary, Did You Know? M. Lowry/B Greens Jim Ogden, Accompanist

Alhambra High School Strings Julianne George, Director

Themes from The Messiah G.F. Handel, arr. Adnrew H. Dabczynski

Mark Cornelius Soloist

Lullaby of the Animals G. Nelson/R.C. Twitchell Carol Baier, Accompanist

Martinez United Methodist Church Sue Beadle, Director

God Gave the World (The Perfect Gift) Ed Dowdall Carol Baier, Accompanist

Celebrate Emmanuel David MacGregor

Juanita Machado & Joseph Henry Duet

Jesu Bambino Martens/Yon Carol Baier, Accompanist

Spinning Wheel Bluegrass Band

Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow Traditional Spiritual

St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church Mary Beth Lam, Director/Accompanist

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Trad. German, English Transl. T. Baker

Second Baptist Church Everett Jones, Director

O Come All Ye Faithful J.F. Wade/ J. Reading Paul Fuller, Drums

Go Tell It On The Mountain J.W. Work./Trad. Spiritual Linda Davis, Lead Vocalist

April Shahade Thompson Solo

Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head Trad. Spiritual, arr. Poilshock Carol Baier, Accompanist

Joe Warner & Tina Mack Jazz Pianist & Vocalist

Hard Times Ray Charles

Karen Anderson Solo

Cantique de NoËl Charles Adam Adolphe Carol Baier, Accompanist

Community Sing

Scott Parker Bagpipes

Linda Anselmo Organ

Joy to the World Isaac Watts/ G.F. Handel