High wreaths of festive holly dressed
Hymns & Carols
chorus with organ
work detail
instrumentation: unison chorus and organ
completion date: december 2024
duration: 3 minutes
texts: On an original text by the composer
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, conductor
St. Paul's Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia presents their beloved holiday program with organist Andy Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and Timberdale Brass at the historic St. Paul's Church in Chestnut Hill. Featuring a new commissioned work by composer Rex Isenberg and carols both traditional and newly written. Performances at 2pm and 5pm.
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High wreaths of festive holly dressed
text
High wreaths of festive holly dressed
High wreaths of festive holly dressed An altar ‘plete with bounty laid: With patience we await our guest Whose coming we have long for prayed; Glory now to all on high: Christ child, our balm and welcome aid!
High psalmists tones we once perceived A story first by prophets tolled: Collected words in tomes received Redeemer we will soon behold. Glory now to all on high: Christ child, Messiah, long foretold!
High heav’ns above in wonder crowned With golden light where pure doves fly: In flooded world was Noah found When promised bow adorned the sky. Glory now to all on high: Christ child, true sun of Adonai!
High cheers of laughter made this day In Yuletide’s wondrous, deckéd hall, Rememb’ring she who once held sway With radiant spirit, dear to all. Glory now to all on high: Christ child, our hope and brightest ray.
-- Copyright © 2024 Dominick DiOrio.
dedication
Commissioned by Rachele Armstrong and Mark Battaglia for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2024 Holiday Fundraiser in memory of Rachele's Nana, Hila Jane Smith Whitman, former church organist and lifelong lover of music.
information
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, conductor
St. Paul's Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia presents their beloved holiday program with organist Andy Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and Timberdale Brass at the historic St. Paul's Church in Chestnut Hill. Featuring a new commissioned work by composer Rex Isenberg and carols both traditional and newly written. Performances at 2pm and 5pm.
audio
High wreaths of festive holly dressed
text
High wreaths of festive holly dressed
High wreaths of festive holly dressed An altar ‘plete with bounty laid: With patience we await our guest Whose coming we have long for prayed; Glory now to all on high: Christ child, our balm and welcome aid!
High psalmists tones we once perceived A story first by prophets tolled: Collected words in tomes received Redeemer we will soon behold. Glory now to all on high: Christ child, Messiah, long foretold!
High heav’ns above in wonder crowned With golden light where pure doves fly: In flooded world was Noah found When promised bow adorned the sky. Glory now to all on high: Christ child, true sun of Adonai!
High cheers of laughter made this day In Yuletide’s wondrous, deckéd hall, Rememb’ring she who once held sway With radiant spirit, dear to all. Glory now to all on high: Christ child, our hope and brightest ray.
-- Copyright © 2024 Dominick DiOrio.
dedication
Commissioned by Rachele Armstrong and Mark Battaglia for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2024 Holiday Fundraiser in memory of Rachele's Nana, Hila Jane Smith Whitman, former church organist and lifelong lover of music.
