The Chestnut Hill Carol
Hymns & Carols
chorus a cappella
work detail
instrumentation: SATB a cappella
completion date: december 2023
duration: 3 minutes
texts: on an original text by the composer
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual Christmas concert, A Feast of Carols. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of a new commission by Michael Robert Smith, set to the evocative poetry of fellow singer Kyle Conner. The concert will also showcase the exceptional talents of Timberdale Brass, organist Andrew Kotylo, new assistant conductor Ariel Alvarado, and our collaborative pianist and senior artist-in-residence, Ting Ting Wong, whose performance is sure to be a show-stopper. More information here.
audio
The Chestnut Hill Carol
dedication
Commissioned by the singers and board of the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia for the 2023 Holiday Fundraiser and written in honor of Tom and Ellie Elkinton, for their extraordinary dedication and service to our community.
text
The Chestnut Hill Carol text and tune by Dominick DiOrio
Behold our love in fairest form Made whole this day on moon-draped morn! White winter’s song rings rare and warm, Remembrant muse of new babe born. Noel, noé, all lives reform: True bearers of your love adorned.
Behold our light in highest tow’r Made gold this day at sun-bloomed hour! Dark winter’s frost flows forth in show’r, Refreshing seed of nascent flow’r. Noel, noé, all sin devour: True stewards of your light empow’red.
Behold our neighbor meek and prone, Made tall this day through kindness shown! Pale winter’s pallor overthrown, Resplendent promise newly sewn. Noel, noé, all bells intone: True servants of your grace full-grown.
Sing out all people gathered here, Made one this day in fondness near! Warm winter’s hall rings round with cheer, Rejoicing throng ‘cross joyous sphere. Noel, noé, all folk appear: True ‘ttendants of your heart sincere.
information
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual Christmas concert, A Feast of Carols. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of a new commission by Michael Robert Smith, set to the evocative poetry of fellow singer Kyle Conner. The concert will also showcase the exceptional talents of Timberdale Brass, organist Andrew Kotylo, new assistant conductor Ariel Alvarado, and our collaborative pianist and senior artist-in-residence, Ting Ting Wong, whose performance is sure to be a show-stopper. More information here.
audio
The Chestnut Hill Carol
dedication
Commissioned by the singers and board of the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia for the 2023 Holiday Fundraiser and written in honor of Tom and Ellie Elkinton, for their extraordinary dedication and service to our community.
text
The Chestnut Hill Carol text and tune by Dominick DiOrio
Behold our love in fairest form Made whole this day on moon-draped morn! White winter’s song rings rare and warm, Remembrant muse of new babe born. Noel, noé, all lives reform: True bearers of your love adorned.
Behold our light in highest tow’r Made gold this day at sun-bloomed hour! Dark winter’s frost flows forth in show’r, Refreshing seed of nascent flow’r. Noel, noé, all sin devour: True stewards of your light empow’red.
Behold our neighbor meek and prone, Made tall this day through kindness shown! Pale winter’s pallor overthrown, Resplendent promise newly sewn. Noel, noé, all bells intone: True servants of your grace full-grown.
Sing out all people gathered here, Made one this day in fondness near! Warm winter’s hall rings round with cheer, Rejoicing throng ‘cross joyous sphere. Noel, noé, all folk appear: True ‘ttendants of your heart sincere.
