Thank You for a Magical Evening at GLORIA! 

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended our JPII Christmas Concert, GLORIA, and to all who made it such a memorable evening, especially Music Director Emily Brown and Band Director Victor Ney. From our talented band and choir students who performed so beautifully, to the faculty, administration, and staff who worked behind the scenes to make it happen – thank you for bringing the spirit of Christmas alive!

The evening was filled with the joyful sounds of the season, and the warmth and fellowship of our JPII community truly shined. It was a wonderful celebration of the gifts of music, faith, and togetherness that embody the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Program

Beginner Band

Six Exercises, Essential Elements for Band

Jingle Bells, J.S Pierpont

 

Middle and High School Band

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, arr. Michael Sweeney

Salvation is Created, Pavel Chesnokov, arr. Michael Brown

Frosty the Snowman, arr. Michael Sweeney

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, arr. Michael Sweeney

 

High School Small Ensemble

12 Bar Blues in Bb, jazz standard

Blue Suede Shoes, Carl Perkins, arr. Elvis Presley

Oye Como Va, Tito Puente, arr. Carlos Santana

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, arr. Victor Ney

 

Middle and High School Choir

Christmas Medley, arr. Masa Fukudo

Somewhere In My Memory, music: John Williams, words: Leslie Bricusse, arr. Audrey Snyder

 

Middle School Choir

French Carol Duet, arr. Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid

 

High School Choir

I Saw Three Ships, arr. Craig Curry

 

Habersham Carolers

O Tannenbaum, traditional carol

 

Middle and High School Choirs

Betelehemu, Nigerian Christmas Carol, arr. Andy Beck

Candlelight Carol, John Rutter

 

Recessional: Joy to the World

Thank you for joining us in this special moment and may the joy of the season continue to fill your hearts and homes!