Check out a sneak view of a traditional Presbyterian church choir and bells. This is a traditional service in a Presbyterian church that celebrates Christmas evening hymns and prayer.
“Vespers” is the sunset evening prayer service in the Orthodox, Western and Eastern Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran liturgies of the canonical hours. The word comes from the Greek ἑσπέρα (“hespera”) and the Latin vesper, meaning “evening”. It is also referred to in the Anglican tradition as evening prayer or evensong.
Performed by Providence Presbyterian Church
The Chancel Choir
Merry Bells
Bells of Providence
Pianists John Dixon and Veletta Fellenbaum
PROGRAM IN ORDER
The Chancel Choir
SONGS
Ave Maria: 0:18
Guilio Caccini, Arr. Patrick M. LiebergenThe Huron Carol: 4:34
Arr. John S. DixonWhat Sweeter Music: 7:16
John RutterShepard’s Carol: 11:29
Arr. Patti BrennanThe Little Drummer Boy: 14:25
Arr. Joel Raney
Merry Bells and Bells of Providence
SONGS
What Child is this? (Greensleeves) 18:20
English Carol, Arr. Cathy MoklebustIn the Bleak Midwinter: 22:05
Gustav Holst, Arr. Cathy Moklebust
Christmas Piano Duets
John Dixon and Valetta Fellenbaum
Arr. Melody Bober
SONGS
Angels We Have Heard on High 27:24
Still, Still, Still 29:34
Carol of the Bells 32:30
Merry Christmas Medley: 34:17
- Hark the herald Angels sing;
- Ding, Dong!
- Merrily on High;
- Joy to the World
Bells of Providence
SONGS
Oh, How Joyfully (O Sanctissima): 37:03
Sicilian melody, Arr. Cathy MoklebustThe Boars head Carol: 40:43
English Carol, Arr. Jason W. Krug
Benediction
SONG
Stay with us 43:12
Egil Hovland