Hear ye, all, 'neath starry dome
Hymns & Carols
work detail
instrumentation: for mixed chorus (keyboard opt.)
completion date: december 2022
duration: 3 minutes
texts: On an original text by the composer
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director & conductor
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
5:00 pm
Dominick DiOrio leads the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in their beloved holiday tradition: A FEAST OF CAROLS. Featuring perennial performances by organist Andrew Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and the majestic Timberdale Brass, this year's performance will also include a new commissioned world premiere work by composer Marques L.A. Garrett for chorus, brass, and organ, as well as premieres of DiOrio's four newest Postcard Carols.
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director & conductor
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Dominick DiOrio leads the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in their beloved holiday tradition: A FEAST OF CAROLS. Featuring perennial performances by organist Andrew Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and the majestic Timberdale Brass, this year's performance will also include a new commissioned world premiere work by composer Marques L.A. Garrett for chorus, brass, and organ, as well as premieres of DiOrio's four newest Postcard Carols.
performances
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia * A Feast of Carols * St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
commission and dedication
Commissioned by Kathy Haas for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2022 Holiday Fundraiser and dedicated to her husband, Robert Haas.
text
Hear ye, all, ‘neath starry dome
Hear ye, all, ‘neath starry dome, Holy babe, this night is born! Christ child found in manger worn Promise of a love well-come. Blessed God in babe’s frail form, Told for us in ancient tome.
Hear ye, shepherds, ‘sembled low, Still your herds, your night’s affair! Christ child, seed of Joseph’s prayer, Promised yield, still yet to grow. Blessed God in Mary’s care, Sleeps still now, in ev’ning’s glow.
Hear ye, Lords, from distant land, Share your gifts, your gold, your charms! Christ child waits in Mother’s arms, Promised King at God’s right hand. Blessed God, in swaddling garms, Greeting guests from ‘cross the sand.
Hallelujah, shout it thrice, Bells ring out the gladsome sound! Christ child now to Earth is bound, Promised bread of paradise. Blessed God, our hearts entice, Christ as Eucharist is crowned.
information
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director & conductor
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
5:00 pm
Dominick DiOrio leads the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in their beloved holiday tradition: A FEAST OF CAROLS. Featuring perennial performances by organist Andrew Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and the majestic Timberdale Brass, this year's performance will also include a new commissioned world premiere work by composer Marques L.A. Garrett for chorus, brass, and organ, as well as premieres of DiOrio's four newest Postcard Carols.
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director & conductor
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Dominick DiOrio leads the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in their beloved holiday tradition: A FEAST OF CAROLS. Featuring perennial performances by organist Andrew Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and the majestic Timberdale Brass, this year's performance will also include a new commissioned world premiere work by composer Marques L.A. Garrett for chorus, brass, and organ, as well as premieres of DiOrio's four newest Postcard Carols.
performances
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia * A Feast of Carols * St. Paul's Episcopal Church Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
commission and dedication
Commissioned by Kathy Haas for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2022 Holiday Fundraiser and dedicated to her husband, Robert Haas.
text
Hear ye, all, ‘neath starry dome
Hear ye, all, ‘neath starry dome, Holy babe, this night is born! Christ child found in manger worn Promise of a love well-come. Blessed God in babe’s frail form, Told for us in ancient tome.
Hear ye, shepherds, ‘sembled low, Still your herds, your night’s affair! Christ child, seed of Joseph’s prayer, Promised yield, still yet to grow. Blessed God in Mary’s care, Sleeps still now, in ev’ning’s glow.
Hear ye, Lords, from distant land, Share your gifts, your gold, your charms! Christ child waits in Mother’s arms, Promised King at God’s right hand. Blessed God, in swaddling garms, Greeting guests from ‘cross the sand.
Hallelujah, shout it thrice, Bells ring out the gladsome sound! Christ child now to Earth is bound, Promised bread of paradise. Blessed God, our hearts entice, Christ as Eucharist is crowned.
