The Golden West College Chorale, Chamber Singers and Orchestra Bruce Bales, director present

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1 The Golden West College Chorale, Chamber Singers and Orchestra Bruce Bales, director present Back-to-back comparisons of the same pieces as set by Johann Sebastian Bach and seven other branches of the Bach family tree

2 Not Far From the Tree Saturday, November 21, 2015, 7:30pm St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church * * * A Mighty Fortress is our God harm. J. S. Bach, BWV 302 Manebit verbum Domini, BWV 80, movement 5 Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) arr. Wilhelm Friedemann Bach ( oldest son of J.S.B.) The word of the Lord will remain, a weapon dreaded by the enemy, for the marvelous protection of the Holy Spirit, the comforter, is at hand. Let him take our bodies, let him take the spoils. All things are precious, nothing is lost to us, for the kingdom of God remains.. Combined Choirs and Orchestra

3 Sing Praise to Our Creator harm. J. S. Bach, BWV 281 Nun hab ich überwunden Johann Michael Bach ( ) (second uncle and first father- in- law of J.S.B.) Now I have overcome cross, sufferings, fear, and trouble; by His holy wounds I am reconciled with God. Double Choir and organ and cello Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95, movement 1 Christ is my life, to die is my gain, to him I surrender myself, with joy I depart. Combined Choirs and Orchestra J. S. Bach * * * German Magnificat harm. J. S. Bach, BWV 10:7

4 Es segne uns Gott from Gott, sei uns gnädig Johann Ludwig Bach ( ) May God bless us, our God, May God bless us and give us his peace. Amen (2nd Cousin to J.S.B.) Double Choir and basso continuo Meine seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10, movement 1 J. S. Bach My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior; for He has regarded His lowly handmaid. Behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. Combined Choirs and Orchestra * * * Wake, awake, for night is flying harm. J. S. Bach, BWV 140:7

5 "Zion hört die Wächter singen, BWV 140, movement 4 J. S. Bach Zion hears the watchmen sing, her heart leaps for joy within her, she wakens and hastily arises. Her glorious Friend comes from heaven, strong in mercy, powerful in truth, her light becomes bright, her star rises. Now come, precious crown, Lord Jesus, the Son of God! Hosannah! We all follow to the hall of joy and hold the evening meal together. Chorale and Orchestra Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme, HW XV/2, movement 1 Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach ( ) (ninth son of J.S.B.) Awake, calls the voice to us of the watchmen high up in the tower; awake, you city of Jerusalem. Midnight the hour is named; they call to us with bright voices; where are you, wise virgins? Indeed, the Bridegroom comes; rise up and take your lamps, Alleluia! Make yourselves ready for the wedding, you must go to meet Him. Chorale and Continuo

6 Now Thank We All Our God harm. J. S. Bach, BWV 386 Lob, Ehr Und Preis Sei Gott, from Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192, movement 3 J. S. Bach Praise, honor, and glory be to God, to the Father and the Son, and to Him, who together with both on the high throne of heaven, to the trinitarian God, who was present at the beginning, is and will always remain now and forever. Chorale and Orchestra Nun danket alle Gott, verses 1 and 3 Johann Christoph Altnickol ( ) (son- in- law of J.S.B.) Now let everyone thank God with hearts, mouths, and hands, Who does great things for us and to all ends. Chamber Singers and Organ

7 The People That in Darkness Sat harm. J. S. Bach, BWV 151 Two Organ Chorales on Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 732 and 609 Janice Massatt, organ J. S. Bach Lobet den Herrn from Dank- Hymne der Freundschaft, H. 824e Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach ( ) (second son of J.S.B.) Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: Praise him with the psaltery and harp. Psalm 150 Chamber Singers and Orchestra Three Magnificat Excerpts * * * Opening Chorus from Magnificat in D major, Wq 215 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Opening and Final Choruses from Magnificat in C major Johann Christian Bach ( ) (11 th and youngest surviving son of J.S.B.) Sarah Cabrara, Soprano Soloist Gloria Patri from Magnificat in D major, BWV 243 Combined Choirs and Orchestra J. S. Bach We would like to extend special thanks to the following people whose support made this event possible: Dr. David Hudson, Dean of Arts and Letters, Golden West College Laurie Camody and Becky Bernard, Arts and Letters Administrative Assistants Janice Massatt, Rehearsal Accompanist Chris Dierl, Orchestra Contractor The Congregation of St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, Terry Roberts, Parish Administrator

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9 Golden West College Chamber Singers Bruce Bales, director Janice Massatt, accompanist Sopranos Anabel Aragon Margie Campos Meg Clitheroe Tracy Ferguson Leah Fudim Stephanie Munson Bailey Ramirez Jaclyn Yamasaki Altos Arnsi Angulo Paisha Bleich Amanda Krough Jean Pattugalan Leslie Rudolph Arianna Strickland Tenors Anthony Cevallos Spencer Hien Christopher Mansell Richard Ullrich Basses Adam Breaux Jason Kim Joesph Perkins Victor Tran Golden West College Chorale Bruce Bales, director Janice Massatt, accompanist Sopranos Sarah Cabrara Aracely Fernandez Jennifer Gailey Briana Hayes Liza Mardoyan Sarah Petty Lynne Pham Nicole Sax Nancy Vo Audrey Weidemann Holly Wilson Altos Margie Campos Leslie Jensen Lisa Klig Michelle Lacy Elise Masseling Leslie Rudolph Linda Scotton Arianna Strickland Georgia Turner Tenors Wendell Ballantyne Adam Bein Mike Gailey Johnathan Harbottle Charles Powell Hugh Robbins Richard Ullrich Basses Jeff Combs Richard Grogan Paul Orris Joseph Perkins Shawn Sainz Brian Weidemann Violins Jennifer Walton Coleen Coomber David Turner Larry Kohorn Roman Selezinka Victoria Selezinka Violas LaVette Allen Cheri Hutchison- Dierl Cello Karen Garrity Double Bass Matt Hare Orchestra Oboes/Oboes d amore Linda Mugridge Bob Crosby Recorders Wendell Ballantyne Richard Grogan Bassoons Chris Dierl Wendell Ballantyne Horn Vic Pesavento Trumpets Richard Chasin Jostein Aarflot Timpani Dave Gerhart

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