Hark! Christmas with the Thames Head Singers
Bell Lane
Minchinhampton
Stroud GL6 9BP
Directed by Andrew Hopwood
Accompanied by Julian Elloway
Join us as Christmas draws near for a wonderfully festive collection of Christmas songs and traditional carols (see full programme below).
From Renaissance to Rudolf there’s something for everyone, and bring your best singing voice to join in with the carols.
Licensed bar available from 6.45pm for pre-concert drinks.
Tickets £15 (Under 16s free) from
bit.ly/THSChristmas2024
Box office: 0333 666 3366
Programme
Once in Royal David’s City – Arr. David Willcocks
Hosanna to the Son of David – Thomas Weelkes
Unto Us is Born a Son – Arr. David Willcocks
O Little One Sweet – J.S. Bach
Ukrainian Hallelujah – John Rutter, Arr. Mykola Leontovych
Reading – Ring Out Wild Bells
Solo
Deck the Hall – Arr. David Willcocks
Zither Carol – Malcolm Sargent
Ding Dong Merrily on High – Charles Wood
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem – Walford Davies
INTERVAL
Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Arr. David Willcocks
Coventry Carol – B.E. Boykin
Gaudete – Suzzie Vango
Solo
Reading
While Shepherds Watched – Arr. David Willcocks
Rudolph – Alexander L’Estrange
Santa Claus – Alexander L’Estrange
Jingle Bells – J Pierpont, Arr. David Willcocks
Sleepy Time Bach – J.S. Bach, Arr. Bennett Williams
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol – John Rutter
Hark the Herald Angels Sing – F. Mendelssohn, Arr. David Willcocks