BES Christmas Carol Concert 2023

Bridgnorth Endowed School

Christmas Carol Concert St. Mary Magdalene Church, Bridgnorth Thursday 14th December 2023

Carol Concert Programme Welcome from Reverend Simon Boxall

The Night Before Christmas

by Clement C. Moore Poem read by Mr Penn

Hymn sung by congregation

O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him born the King of angels: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, alleluia All ye choirs of angels O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav’n above Glory to God in the highest glory O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God, glory in the highest: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Jingle Bell Rock Song performed by Megan Tildesley (7VE)

You Will Be Found From Dear Evan Hansen Song performed by Rebecca Wallace (7SC) and Lola Taylor (7VE)

Snowman

by Sia Song performed by Hollie Kirk (8SC) and Florrie Cole (8SC)

In the Bleak Midwinter

by Christina Rossetti Poem read by Miss Georgia Taylor

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Reading – Luke 2:7:14 Read by Head Boy, Nathan Ford (11VE)

Hymn sung by congregation

Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia Christ the Saviour is born Christ the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Son of God love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Song performed by Bridgnorth Endowed School Choir

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For Good from Wicked the Musical Song performed by Isabelle Williams (10IN) and Milly Williams (10IN)

Reading from Luke 2:7:15-16 Read by Head Girl, Martha Harford (11VI)

Hymn sung by congregation

O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night.

O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.

For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above, While mortals sleep the Angels keep Their watch of wondering love.

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How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given; So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His Heaven.

No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in, Be born in us to-day.

We hear the Christmas angels, The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.

Away in a Manger

Carol performed by Bridgnorth Endowed School Choir

I’ll be Home for Christmas

by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent Song performed by Charlotte Cotterill (10SC)

As Long as He Needs Me from Oliver!

Song performed by Charlotte Cotterill (10SC)

Antonia

by Pat Metheny Piano solo performed by Oliver Clarke

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Winter Wonderland

by Felix Bernard Song performed by Florrie Cole (8SC)

Violin Duet

Performed by Alex Halliwell (10IN) and Eva Spickernell (10VI)

Christmas Round

Performed by Bridgnorth Endowed School Choir with Miss Ball

Carol of the Bells

by Mykola Leontovych and Peter Wilhousky Performed by Bridgnorth Endowed School Choir

Last Christmas

by Wham!

Band performance with Logan Pope, Nathan Ford and Isabelle Williams

Prayer

from Reverend Simon Boxall

Final Address and Thanks from Mr Penn

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Thank you for attending our Annual Carol Concert.

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!