Welcome to When You Believe
We are the Seraphim and Cherubim Chorus, a Toronto-based not-for-profit choir. Our mission is "to connect and move people through music to enrich our community." We have fun and love what we do! From cover songs, adaptations and individual works, we are dedicated to creating music that inspires and takes our audiences on a journey. Thank you for being with us tonight and we hope you enjoy When You Believe. Merry Christmas!
Act One
We Need A Little Christmas
words and music by Jerry Herman
arranged by Mark Hayes
© JERRY HERMAN and JERRYCO MUSIC CO.
See Amid the Winter’s Snow
arranged by Dan Forrest
© BECKENHORST PRESS, INC.
Himig Pasko (traditional Filipino Christmas carol)
arranged by George Hernandez
© PAVANE PUBLISHING
Translation from Tagalog:
There is a coolness in the air
How joyful each one is feeling
Each beat of the heart is like a blessing from heaven (God)
The Christmas spirit (feeling) is everywhere
Everyone is excited (full of life)
There is no more sorrow but great joy (to all)!
Christmas spirit is prevailing in every home
What a joyful sight to behold
There is a song in the air
hANOVER wINTER sONG
words and music by Richard Hovey and Frederic Field Bullard
© OLIVER DITSON COMPANY
Song for a Winter’s Night
words and music by Gordon Lightfoot
arranged by Michael Hanawalt & Justine Sasanfar
© WC MUSIC CORP.
Jolly Jingle Christmas Medley
traditional carols
arranged, with new music, by Alan Billingsley
© ALFRED MUSIC PUBLISHING CO. INC.
gO tELL IT ON THE mOUNTAIN
Spiritual freely adapted & arranged by Kirby Shaw
additional lyrics by Kirby Shaw
Intermission
Act Two
AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD
written and composed by George Frideric Handel
WHEN YOU BELIEVE
words and music by Stephen Schwartz
arranged by John Leavitt
© DWA SONGS
soloists: Stephanie Romano, Stella Leowinata/Jessica Myers
Translation from Hebrew:
I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously
Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestial.
Who is like You, majestic in holiness.
In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed,
I will sing.
ave maria
composed by Anton Bruckner
WE ARE LIGHTS (TRADITIONAL CHANUKAH SONG)
lyrics by Steve Young
music by Stephen Schwartz
arranged by Ryan Nowlin
edited by Judith Clurman
© GREY DOG MUSIC
lIGHT OF A clEAR bLUE mORNING
words and music by Dolly Parton
arranged by Mac Huff
soloists: Jessica Myers, Daniela Badine, Sylvia Ha, Claire Nguyen, Tania Lorini Caserta
© VELVET APPLE MUSIC
Of the Father’s Love Begotten
lyrics by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius
transcribed by Rev. John M. Neal and Rev. Henry W. Baker
music based on Divinum Mysterium (13th C. Plain Song)
Christmas Day
Choral Fantasy on Old Carols
arranged by Gustav Holst
soloists: Amanda Boyle, Anges Lam, Sylvia Ha, Mike Masangkay, Geoff Mak
The Seraphim & Cherubim Chorus
Daniela Badine
Alexander Bonello
Amanda Boyle
Michael Codrington
Daniella DeMello
Jordan Dunlop
Sylvia Ha
Justin Hatulan
Anges Lam
Diana Lazzaro
Stella Leowanita
Arthur Li
Andrew Long
Tania Lorini Caserta
Geoffrey Mak
Erika Malunas
Nikki Malunas
Mike Masangkay
Jessica Myers
John Nelligan
Claire Nguyen
Allison Pressé
Geoff Rawlinson
Michael Rolko
Stephanie Romano
Emily Sugianto
Andrew Sasso
Pat Vafiades
Lauren Wallis
Musical Director: Richard Foty
Accompanist: Jilane Ma
Guitar, percussion and audio engineering: Chuck Carr
Percussion: Steve Farrugia, Julian Farrugia
Graphic Design: Kylie Barron
S&C Board of Directors
Chair: Daniela Badine
Vice-Chair: Andrew Long
Communications: Richard Foty
Treasurer: Jad Badine
Concert and Project Coordinator: Andrew Sasso
Secretary: Diana Lazzaro
Cultural Diversity and Inclusion: Stephanie Romano
Donors
Divine Melody Makers (up to $300)
Geoffrey Rawlinson
Laura Ha
Minstrel's Allies (Up to $100)
Maria Fornasier
Lucy Ogunleye
Oriana Lazzaro
Mary Ann George
Lynne Arrigo
Simone & Michael Foty
Thomas Le
Ivy Lau
Theodora Mehany
Alison Wong
Tanya Deon
Zoe Duffy
James Agostino
Carol Molina
Patricia Strange
Georgina Phillips
Christina Suarez
Robert Parke
Maria Barnes
Judelia Masangkay
Margarita Martinez-Espinosa
Nida Fe Chavez
Anne Marie Ecclestone
For donor and sponsorship opportunities or to join the S&C, visit us at www.seraphimandcherubim.ca