Lessons and Carols 2023

Duchesne Academy Middle and Upper School Choirs present

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Lessons Carols A Festival Of Advent

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The First Lesson ....................................................................... Genesis 3:1-15

Lord of mercy, despite our sinfulness, you never stopped loving us.

Fill our hearts with your mercy, that we may forgive others. Amen.

Exsultate Justi in Domino.......................................................................D. Farrell Smith

The Second Lesson ...................................................................Jeremiah 23:5-8

Lord, you promised that your reign would bring the justice that would never end.

May we help to bring this justice in our time. Amen.

What Child is This?............................................................... Greensleeves, 16th century Soloists: Abigail Parker and Sophia Guzman

The Third Lesson ......................................................................... Isaiah 11:1-10

Lord, we wait for the day of your peace. May we help to bring this peace in our families, our communities, and our world. Amen.

Gesu Bambino.....................Pietro A. Yon and Frederick H. Martens; arr. John Leavitt Soloists: Madeline Leal, Melanie Steele, Hannah Thompson, Alessandra Esparza

The Fourth Lesson .......................................................................... Isaiah 9:1-6

God, you are always with us. May we always trust in your presence and share it with those around us. Amen.

Ding Dong Merrily on High................................................................arr. Rose Dunphey Soloists: Sophia McClung, Victoria Carroll, Karla Lopez

The Fifth Lesson ...........................................................................Luke 1:26-38

Lord, you asked Joseph and Mary to trust in you. May we come to share in their trust and always rely on you. Amen.

Breath of Heaven...................................Chris Eaton & Amy Grant; arr. Craig Courtney Soloist: Simone Gore

The Sixth Lesson .............................................................................Luke 2:1-18

Lord, you came to us in humility and vulnerability. May we always show loving care to those around us, especially those in most need. Amen.

Angels’ Carol................................................................................................... John Rutter

The Seventh Lesson ..................................................................Matthew 2:1-12

Lord, You are the giver of all good gifts. May we always remember to share our gifts with others for the glory of Your name. Amen Go Tell it on the Mountain................................................................ arr. Mark Patterson Soloists: Avery Baker, Isabella Homewood, Cleo Houle, Natasha Hungerford

The Eighth Lesson ............................................................................John 1:1-14

God of power and might, you are beyond all times and space. May we never fail to recognize your majesty and give praise to you in all we do. Amen.

Night of Silence..........................................................................................Daniel Kantor

The Ninth Lesson .................................................................. Matthew 28:16-20 Lord, you call us to be your witnesses to the ends of the earth. Fill our words with power that we may proclaim your good news and draw all people to you. Amen.

Carol of the Bells............................................................ M. Leontovich; arr. Wilhousky

Middle School Choir Avery Baker* Kate Busker * Lily Chang * Jules Chavarria * Sophia Guzman # Emme Holm Cleo Houle *

Natasha Hungerford* Isabella Homewood* Ana Loaiciga* Caroline Moore* Fiona McFaden*

Willow Palmer Abigail Parker# Josie Perich* Cecilia Rovira Eleanor Sava * Brinkley Sterling *

Grade Seven Singers

Penny Barr Catherine Gregory Abigail Hays

Kendal Heinroth Delilia Lee Micah McCord

Valentina Murillo Shepard Vazquez Cadence Wright

Upper School Treble Choir Valeria Alcala # Aleena Balderas Victoria Cramp Heather Davidson Alaya Ellis Rebeca Garcia Jissa George Valentina Gunn Sophie Haddad

Annabelle Holifield Annie Hooper Reagan Johnston Gracen Luke Ana Sofia Maguchi Lucy Marshi Ada Moore # Lauren Moore Juliana Reyes #

Citlali Rivera Yaretzi Rivera Sophie Romay Emily Salvatierra Anne Sellers Sophia Sierra Dahlia Soto Melanie Steele ## Samantha Yeboah

Upper School Advanced Choir Victoria Carroll Annie Coulter # Kate Davidson Izza Effendi Alessandra Esparza # Elise Gore #

Simone Gore *# Madeline Leal *## Karla Lopez * Sophia McClung * Nayeli Montoya *# Elena Padilla

Carina Savarino Megan Simoneaux # Hannah Thompson *## Mia Thompson # Lauren Tice Mara Wissinger #

Upper School Choir Officers President | Madeline Leal Vice-President | Hannah Thompson Secretary | Karla Lopez Historian | Elise Gore

Lectors Aleena Balderas Penny Barr Annie Coulter

Victoria Cramp Alaya Ellis Reagan Johnston

Elena Padilla Carina Savarino Cadence Wright

Fine Arts Department

Music Directors | Jacqueline Butler & Kathy Montgomery Accompanist | Russell Martinez Head of Fine Arts | Rob Kimbro Middle School: *TPSMEA Childrens Honor Choir | #TPSMEA Middle School Honor Choir Upper School: * Section Leader | # TPSMEA Region III Choir | ## TPSMEA All-State Choir

Thank You to Our Fine Arts Patrons Diamond

Bailey BASILE ‘06 The Baer Family Friend of Duchesne Sonia and John Hernandez

Platinum

Kari and Andrew Artzer The Bernitsas Family Christina and William Carroll The Effendi Family Charlye and Stanley Egbo Teresa Garcia-Reyes and Jeff Faulk Alexandra and Daniel Ferretti Bryan and Erin Foster The Garbarino Family The de la Garza Family Mr. and Mrs. Ryan P. Hartman

Gold

The Laird Family Ashley and Ben Lemming Alison and Aaron Moss The Padilla Family

Wes and Leslie Hinton The Kayser Family The King Family David and Valerie Lee Billy and Elithia Marshi Erin and Peter Mistretta Courtney and Richard Moss Maud Lajus and Marc-Elie Nader Jennifer and Hunter Petree The Ramos Family Faith and Raffaele Sepe Jessica and John Walsh

Silver

Jeanne and Chris Abundis Sarah and Lee Chenault Emily and Aaron Coulter Tracy and Jesse Dean Gabe and Amber Juarez Rhonika and Sam Kaplan Tiffany and Mychael Nguyen

Blair and Russell Painter Jackie and David Phillips Jackie and Greg Powell Linda and Joseph Rovira The Semlinger Family The Vocke Family Jason and Megan Williams

Patron

Kelli and Mike Bridges Aaron Markham and Family The Dillon Family Jackson and Kat Vo Juana and Alex Leon Beth Waguespack Diana Nakad-Rodriguez and Daniel Lovell

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