Sunday 3 December, 11:00 | Choral Eucharist | Advent Sunday
| Introit |
Matin Responsory – adapted from G. P. da Palestrina (c.1525-1594) |
| Processional hymn |
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth |
| Mass setting |
Mass for Four Voices – William Byrd (c.1540-1623) |
| Gradual hymn |
Come, thou long-expected Jesus |
| Offertory Hymn |
O Come, O come, Emmanuel |
| Communion |
Vigilate – William Byrd (c.1540-1623) |
| Recessional hymn |
Lo, he comes with clouds descending |
| Voluntary |
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland – Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1697) |
Sunday 10 December, 11:00 | Choral Matins | 2nd Sunday of Advent
| Introit |
Fuit homo missus a Deo – Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-1594) |
| Responses |
William Byrd (c.1540-1623) |
| Psalm |
85.1-2, 8-end |
| Canticle |
Benedictus (Short Service) – William Byrd (c.1540-1623) |
| Hymns |
Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling |
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On Jordan's bank |
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Hills of the North, rejoice |
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| Anthem |
This is the record of John – Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) |
| March |
The Watch Tower (Quick March of the Royal Corps of Military Police) |
| Voluntary |
Von Himmel hoch, P.478 – Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) |
Sunday 17 December, 11:00 | Choral Matins | 3rd Sunday of Advent
| Introit |
Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anon. 16th century |
| Responses |
Richard Ayleward (1626-1669) |
| Psalm |
126 |
| Advent Carol |
A great and mighty wonder – 14th century German melody, arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) |
| Hymns |
The Lord will come and not be slow |
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Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding |
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O Come, O come, Emmanuel |
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| Anthem |
How lovely are the messengers – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) |
| March |
The Lass of Richmond Hill – Early One Morning (Quick March of the WRAC) |
| Voluntary |
Allegro, Chorale and Fugue in D minor – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) |
Sunday 17 December, 15:30 | Chelsea Pensioners' Carol Service
| Introit |
Jesus Christ the apple tree – Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987) |
| Carols |
Once in royal David’s city – H. J. Gauntlett (1805-1976), arr. A. H. Mann (1850-1929) & David Willcocks (1919-2015) |
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Adam lay ybounden – Boris Ord (1897-1961) |
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Unto us is born a Son |
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For unto us a Child is born (Messiah) – G. F. Handel (1685-1759) |
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Joseph Lieber, Joseph mein – Hieronymus Praetorius (1560-1629) |
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God rest you merry, gentlemen – English trad., arr. David Willcocks |
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Sing lullaby – Herbert Howells (1892-1983) |
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O little town of Bethlehem – English trad., arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams & Thomas Armstrong (1898-1994) |
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The Lamb – John Tavener (1944-2013) |
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The First Nowell – English trad. arr. Willcocks |
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Ding dong! merrily on high – 16th cent. French arr. Mack Wilberg (b. 1955) |
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Hark! the herald angels sing – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), arr. Willcocks |
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| Organ Recessional |
In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750) & Te Deum, op. 11 – Jeanne Demessieux (1921-1968) |
Sunday 24 December, 11:00 | Choral Matins | 4th Sunday of Advent
| Introit |
Gabriel’s message – Basque Carol, arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015) |
| Responses |
Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986) |
| Canticle |
Magnificat in G – Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) |
| Advent Carol |
Lute-book lullaby – Anon. 17th century, arr. Geoffrey Shaw (1879-1943) |
| Hymns |
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! |
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Jesus, good above all other |
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Lo, he comes with clouds descending |
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| Anthem |
Myn lyking – Richard Runciman Terry (1864-1938) |
| March |
My Boy Willie (Quick March of the Royal Tank Regiment) |
| Voluntary |
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750) |
Saturday 24 December, 18:00 | Choral Eucharist | First Mass of Christmas
| Introit |
Hodie Christus natus est – Gregorian Chant, c.10th century |
| Processional hymn |
Once in Royal David’s city |
| Mass setting |
Missa brevis – Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) |
| Gradual hymn |
Of the Father’s heart begotten – Tune from Piae Cantiones arr. Willcocks |
| Offertory Hymn |
It came upon the midnight clear |
| Communion |
Lully, Lulla, Lullay – Philip Stopford (b. 1977) |
| Recessional hymn |
O come, all ye faithful |
| Voluntary |
Fantasia in G major (Pièce d'Orgue), BWV 572 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750) |
Sunday 25 December, 11:00 | Choral Matins | Christmas Day
| Introit |
Benedicamus Domino – Peter Warlock (1890-1934) |
| Responses |
Royal Hospital Christmas Responses |
| Choir carol |
Balulalow (from Three Carols) – Peter Warlock (1890-1934) |
| Choir Carol |
Bethlehem Down – Peter Warlock (1890-1934) |
| Hymns |
O come, all ye faithful |
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In the bleak midwinter |
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God rest you merry, gentlemen |
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| Anthem |
The Sycamore Tree (from Three Carols) – Peter Warlock (1890-1934) |
| Recessional March |
The Old Brigade |
| Voluntary |
Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) arr. Thomas Trotter |
