The Friends of St Mary’s Winkfield Charity Number 1162342

proudly present an exciting evening of

St Mary’s Church, Winkfield 7:30pm Saturday 7 December 2019

All proceeds in this community concert will support the preservation of St Mary’s church and its amenities in order to serve the Parish and our local community

Senior Concert Choir Director: Jonathan Holl Junior Concert Choir Director: Anthony Hodson

Organist: John Halsey Compère: Revd Huw Mordecai

5Ts Brass Quintet St Mary’s Senior Concert Choir St Mary’s Junior Concert Choir

St Mary’s Handbell Ringers Su Mei Kong – Piano Tansy Adam – singer Matthew Lin – oboe

Anthony Hodson – bassoon

We are very grateful to Marilyn Rogers, Madeline Holl and John Kimbell for their assistance with the Junior

Concert Choir in preparation for the concert.

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Programme

1. Processional ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ words on page 4 descant verse 5

(David Willcocks) Verses 1,2: Junior Concert Choir, only

Verses 3-6: Audience. 2. 5Ts Brass Quintet: Directed Len Tyler

‘The Birch Tree’ Russian carol arr. Len Tyler 3. Reading by Sue Bish: ‘Bethlehem Down’ Bruce Blunt 4. Senior Concert Choir Directed by Jonathan Holl

‘Rejoice, rejoice!’ * Sans Day Carol

HV & AE Hodson arr. John Rutter

Peter Skellern 5. Oboe Soloist: Matthew Lin Piano: Su Mei Kong Elegie from Sonata for oboe and piano Francis Poulenc 1st mov’t Oboe Concerto op 7 no. 3 Tommaso Albinoni

6. Audience Carol: ‘People, look East!’ words page 5 7. Reading by Sue & Tony Bish and Marian Stevens

The Nativity Play Anon 8. Junior Concert Choir Dir. AEHodson Piano: Su Mei Kong

‘Something special’ ‘In the bleak mid-winter ‘The Kings they came’ *

Rachel Kincaid Harold Darke

Anthony Hodson 9. St Mary’s handbell ringers Directed by Jill Glennerster

‘Personent Hodie’ ‘See amid the Winters Snow’ ‘All Night, All Day’

arr. John Vinall arr. S Winters arr. S Winters

INTERVAL & REFRESHMENTS - MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES WILL BE BROUGHT TO YOU IN YOUR SEATS.

With many thanks to the St Mary’s Women’s Guild 10. Audience carol: ‘Angels from the Realms’ words on page

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‘The little road to Bethlehem’ Elizabeth Poston

Michael Head 12. Reading by Marian Stevens

‘Capt. Beaky’s Christmas Pantomime’ Jeremy Lloyd

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13. Senior Concert Choir Directed by Jonathan Holl ‘Away in a manger’

‘Torches‘ arr. Jonathan Holl

John Joubert 14. 5Ts Brass Quintet: Directed Len Tyler

Miniature Suite: Prelude and Fantasy Darrol Barry ‘Jingle Bells’ J Pierpont arr. Len Tyler

15. Entertainment by John and Caroline Kimbell ‘Rapping Paper’ – a Christmas Rap Ben Parry

16. Junior Concert Choir /AE Hodson bassoon Dir. J Kimbell ‘’Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ Bratton/Kenned

y 17. Audience carol: ‘Good King Wenceslas ’ words page 6 Verses 2 and 4 Junior Concert Choir and John Kimbell

18. Senior Concert Choir Directed by Jonathan Holl The Hallelujah Chorus G F Handel WITH MANY THANKS TO ALL THE MUSICIANS,

SINGERS, ORGANISERS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS CONCERT POSSIBLE, AND ALSO

TO OUR ADVERTISERS AND SPONSORS

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‘ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID’S CITY’ (First two verses Junior Concert Choir only)

1. Once in Royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

2. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

ALL SING - PLEASE STAND 3. And through all his wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden, In whose gentle arms he lay: Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as he. 4. For he is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us he grew, He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew: And he feeleth for our sadness, And he shareth in our gladness. 5. And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love, For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone. 6. Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; Where like stars his children crowned All in white shall wait around.

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‘PEOPLE LOOK EAST’ (arr. Martin Shaw) People, look East. The time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table. People, look East and sing to-day: Love, the Guest, is on the way. 2 Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, one more seed is planted there: give up your strength the seed to nourish, that in course the flower may flourish. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the Rose, is on the way. 3 Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim, one more light the bowl shall brim, shining beyond the frosty weather, bright as sun and moon together. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the Star, is on the way. 4 Angels, announce with shouts of mirth him who brings new life to earth. Set every peak and valley humming with the word, the Lord is coming. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the Lord, is on the way. ELEANOR FARJEON 1881-1965

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‘ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY 1. Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story now proclaim Messiah's birth: (refrain) Come and worship Christ the new-born King. 2 Shepherds in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant Light: (refrain) Come and worship Christ the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of Nations; ye have seen his natal star: (refrain) Come and worship Christ the new-born King And hear the Angels sing.

GOOD KING WENCESLAS (Verses 2 & 4 sung by John Kimbell & Junior Choir only)

1. Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even: Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gath'ring winter fuel.

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(SOLOIST AND JUNIOR CONCERT CHOIR ONLY) King: 2. "Hither, page, and stand by me, If thou know'st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" JCC: "Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain, Right against the forest fence, By Saint Agnes' fountain."

MEN 3. "Bring me flesh and bring me wine. Bring me pine logs hither: Thou and I will see him dine, When we bear them thither." Page and monarch forth they went, Forth they went together, Through the rude wind's wild lament And the bitter weather

(SOLOIST AND JUNIOR CONCERT CHOIR ONLY) JCC 4. "Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger: Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer." King: "Mark my footsteps, good my page; Tread thou in them boldly: Thou shalt find the winter's rage Freeze thy blood less coldly."

ALL 5. In his master's steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted: Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor Shall yourselves find blessing

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Our Directors and Leaders Jonathan Holl, Senior Concert Choir Director

Jonathan Holl learned the organ with Dr Harold Darke and was awarded diplomas from the major Music Colleges. He has played in masterclasses and received tuition from Dame Gillian Weir.

Whilst pursuing a career as an airline pilot with British Airways, Jonathan held organist appointments at St Anne’s Church, Bagshot and the Royal Memorial Chapel, RMA Sandhurst. He directed the Verona Singers for 20 years, raising over £15,000 for charity.

He is much in demand as a recitalist and accompanist and has given recitals in France and Switzerland.

Anthony Hodson Concert Director and Junior Concert Choir Director

This is Anthony’s 9th year as Director of the Music and Merriment concerts. He has been involved with managing the Junior Concert Choir from the start, and also has been JCC Director for the last two years. He has been a musician since childhood, and plays the piano, organ and bassoon, as well as being an occasional composer.

John Halsey, Organist John Halsey has been Organist & Choirmaster of Windsor Parish Church since 2006. After twenty-five years working in the chocolate and pet-care industries, John spent several years as Head of Music at Langley Hall Primary Academy, Slough where he helped build up one of the finest musical traditions to be found in a state primary school anywhere in the country. Having retired from Langley Hall last year, John continues his work in music and the community, and works for both the Royal College of Organists and the Royal School of Church Music.

Huw Mordecai, Compère As well as being an Anglican priest, Huw has always enjoyed acting. One of his earliest memories in this line was being one of the Astro-Naughty boys in a Gang Show at the age of 9. Since moving to this

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area he has enjoyed the many opportunities it offers, and has appeared in shows at South Hill Park, Wokingham, Pinewood, as well as with our own CADS.

Our soloists Matthew Lin, Oboist

Matthew (born in 2007), began learning the piano at the age of five, passed grade 8 with Distinction when he was ten, he started to learn oboe 3 years ago, passed grade 8 with Distinction on July this year. Matthew is also learning violin at the grade 8 level as well. He enjoys music, has been attending local festival, like Woodley and Marlow music festival, and has won medals. Matthew also enjoys singing and playing chamber music and orchestra at school.

Tansy Adam, Singer 17 year old Tansy Adam is in her final year at Heathfield School and has been singing all her life. She has achieved her grade 8 in both classical singing and musical theatre and wishes to pursue music and drama in the future. She was Ascot's Rotary Young Musician of the year in both 2018 and 2019 as well as a medallist in the LVS music festival in 2019.

Su Mei Kong, Piano Su Mei is a fine pianist with a string of awards and prizes for her accomplishments. A graduate of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary, she also has a Master of Music degree with distinction from Birmingham Conservatoire, where she won the piano prize in 2010. Her skills extend to acting, singing and choir directing, and she is currently Assistant Director of Music at Heathfield School, where she directs a busy schedule of musical activity.

John and Caroline Kimbell John and Caroline Kimbell first met as singers at St Mark's Church, Regent's Park, and since then have performed together in several choral ensembles including the Holst Singers, Fiori Musicali and

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Brighton Festival Chorus, also appearing at other music festivals in Windsor, Malvern and Evia, Greece. They have participated in several CD recordings and toured as members of the 'backing group' for Donald Swann's anti-apartheid show.

Our Ensembles and choirs The 5Ts Brass Quintet

Five brass players from Woodley Concert Band and Trinity Concert Band came together in 2017 and decided to form a new quintet. The group comprises two trumpets, two trombones and a tuba, an unusual combination but one that works well. Using the instruments’ initials, they settled on 5Ts Brass as the group’s name.

Three members of the ensemble were professional musicians with the army, but all the members are now retired. They play light classical pieces, folk songs, popular pieces and original compositions for brass ensemble. The members of the quintet are: John Sayer - Trumpet, Phil Graham – Trumpet, Stephen Kerry – Alto Trombone, Dave Robson – Tenor Trombone and Len Tyler – Tuba. Contact them by email at 5tsbrass@gmail.com or at www.facebook.com/5TsBrass..

St Mary’s Handbell ringers The handbell ringers are directed by Jill Glennerster, who has been ringing hand bells for many years now at Winkfield St. Mary's, as well as with other groups. With no musical background, it has been a steep learning curve to get the ringing and management of the group to where it is today. Now, the group improves year on year, and performs a large repertoire of music in many settings. As well as regular performances in church, Jill encourages members of the group to join her in opportunities to participate in massed ringing at Guildford Cathedral and the South East Region Bell Orchestra. Members of the team are: Debby Walker Helena Hickling Jill Glennerster

Judy Hunt Lesley Philpot Richard Loveys

Sharon Cakebread Sue Bish Tony Bish

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The Senior Concert Choir (SCC) The Senior Concert Choir is deeply rooted in Benefice music with most of its members being regular or much welcomed guest singers with the St Mary’s, St Martin’s and St Peter’s choirs and guest singers

SOPRANOS Sharon Cakebread Madeline Holl Caroline Kimbell Carole Luck Sue McDonald Marian Stevens Judith Usher

ALTOS Rosalind Bull Jane Garraway Caroline Kallipetis Caroline Norman Margaret Oakes Lesley Philpot TENORS Bernie Haylett David Huggett John Kimbell

Bill Wreakes BASSES Neil Arden Anthony Hodson Kelvin Menon Duncan Rayner John Rowland Trevor Scott

The Junior Concert Choir (JCC) The Junior Concert Choir is a popular feature of this concert, This year we have a generally younger team, who will, we are sure, will sing with all the skill and enthusiasm that they can muster! Alice Cranbourne Ben Whitegrove Darcy Harmanswater Debbie Cranbourne Eloïse Cranbourne

Eva LVS Imogen Cranbourne Talia Cranbourne Tayja Cranbourne

Our Helpers Many thanks to the many people who have contributed, particularly Jonathan Hemsley and his parking team; Tina Watson and the kitchen team, Tony Bish and the stage management team; The St Mary’s Women’s Guild for the interval refreshments.

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Our Sponsors A big thank you to the generous sponsors who have helped us financially, some by advertising in this handout – and do please consider using their services!

Our team With many thanks to all the musicians, singers, organisers and volunteers who have made this concert possible.

Programme Notes ‘Once in Royal David's City’ is a Christmas carol originally written as a poem by Cecil Frances Alexander (née Humphreys) and was published in 1848 in Miss Cecil Humphreys' hymnbook ‘Hymns for little Children’.

‘Rejoice, rejoice!’ is a setting by Anthony Hodson of Christmas carol words written by his father Harry Hodson (1906-1999). It sets the joyousness as well as the mystery of the Christmas story.. The ‘Sans Day Carol’ is a traditional Cornish carol, from the village of St Day, set by the famous Cambridge choir director John Rutter

The oboe is an ancient double-reed instrument, with an important solo role in orchestras. There are similar folk instruments all over the world. Its plaintive tone gives it a special voice.

The bassoon is a bit like a very large oboe, and it too has an important solo role in orchestras. It is a versatile instrument also with a distinctive tone, and it is sometimes regarded as the clown of the orchestra.

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) is one of the best known French composers of the early 20th century. His music is witty and lyrical, and his use of lively harmonies take him well out of the 19th century

Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) was an Italian Baroque composer, famous not only for his operas but also for his instrumental works.

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People Look East is Martin Shaw’s setting of Eleanor Farjeon’s Advent poem using a melody from Bezançon in eastern France.

‘Something Special’ is a jazzy song by American composer Rachel Kincaid that celebrates the amazing activity in Bethlehem.

‘In the bleak Mid winter’ is Dr Harold Darke’s beautiful setting of Christina Rossetti’s well known poem, normally sung to Gustav Holst’s great melody.

‘The Kings they came’ is Anthony Hodson’s setting, for 2 or 3 part children’s choir, of American poet Sarah Teasdale’s charming poem.

‘Jesus Christ the Apple Tree’ is a beautiful and well known modern carol, often sung by top choirs. Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987) was a pianist and composer, having been a prize-winning student at the Royal Academy of Music.

‘The little road to Bethlehem’ is a favourite modern carol composed by English composer Michael Head (1900-1976), professor of piano for many years at the Royal Academy of Music

‘Rapping Paper’ is the work of Ben Parry, who is a leading choral director, composer and singer and among other senior posts is Artistic Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain.

‘Torches’ is a well-known carol written by British composer John Joubert who died this year aged 91. He recalls visiting carol singers who sang the piece outside his house without realising that he was the composer. He wrote a large number of pieces, mostly choral.

Darrol Barry (1956-2018) started his musical life in a brass band playing the tuba. He studied at Salford U and later at the Royal College of Music. As a successful composer and arranger and general musician, he still loved the world of the Brass Band!

‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ started in 1907 as a melody by the American composer JW Bratton, later, in 1932 given words (pleasing to children) by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy.

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Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ is surely one of the best known piece in the choral repertoire. It ends the second part of ‘The Messiah’ which was written by Handel at breakneck speed (it took him 6 weeks) and was first performed (in Dublin) in 1742, Performed in London a year later, it has become on of the most popular large-scale choral works ever.

What a Way to end our concert!!! Acknowledgements to Wikipedia for many details in these notes.

Church services in December 2019 The angel said: ‘I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.’ St Martin's Chavey Down 8 Dec: 9:30am Holy Communion 14 Dec: 5pm Chavey Down Carols 15 Dec: 9:30am Morning Prayer 22 Dec: 9:30am Lessons and Carols 24 Dec: 6pm Holy Communion 25 Dec: 9:30am Holy Communion 29 Dec: NO services today St Mary’s Winkfield 8 Dec: 8amHoly Communion 10am Nativity & Crib service 15 Dec: 9:30am Family Praise 11am Holy Communion 22 Dec: 8am Holy Communion 9:30am Messy Church 3:30pm 9 Lessons and Carols 24 Dec 2pm and 3:30pm Carols & Candlelight (entry by tickets only)

24 Dec: 11:30pm Holy Communion 25 Dec: 11am Christmas Matins then said Holy Communion 29 Dec: NO services today St Peters Cranbourne 8 Dec: 11am Holy Communion 15 Dec: 8am Holy Communion 11am Morning Prayer 23 Dec: 11am Lesson and Carol Service 24 Dec: 4pm and 8pm Carols and Candlelight 25 Dec: 10am: SPATS/All Together followed by Communion by extension 29 Dec: 8am Holy Communion Find more service details on www.fosmw.com by pressing the [Services this week] button.

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The Friends of St Mary’s Winkfield, who manage the Music

and Merriment concert, are a registered charity set up to fundraise and so help maintain the cost of running our ancient

and beautiful church. By so doing, the charity contributes directly to benefice funds. Do consider becoming a Friend!

Speak to Lesley Philpot or visit our website www.fosmw.com

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