According to Joseph – an original story by award-winning storyteller and actress Megan Wells

with classical Christmas music performed by Mary Elliott, soprano; Minji Will, soprano; Marty Matutis, tenor/countertenor; Chris DiMarco, baritone; Eric Pidluski, violin I; Christine Chon, violin II, Lerryn Schaefer Donatelle, viola; Andrew Molina, cello; Chris Garofalo, Director of Music, harpsichord, piano, and organ.

String quartet arrangements by Chris Garofalo.

A Community UMC outreach event.

Program

According to Joseph
written by Megan Wells
as inspired by the gospels and historical research

Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: Vivace
by Johann Sebastian Bach
String Quartet & Harpsichord

Welcome and Prayer
Reverend Doctor Hannah Chong

Et Misericordia from Magnificat
by John Rutter
Mary Elliott & Marty Matutis

According to Joseph
Megan Wells 

O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Arranged by Marshal McDonald & Steven Sharp Nelson
Andrew Molina & Chris Garofalo

Ave Maria
by Michal Lorenc
Marty Matutis

O Joyful Children
by Lee Holdridge
Chris DiMarco

The Little Road to Bethlehem
by Michael Head
Minji Will

O Little Town of Bethlehem
by Lewis H. Redner
Mary Elliott

O Holy Night
by Adolph Adam & arranged by Brent Olstead
Chris DiMarco

Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042: Adagio
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Eric Pidluski & String Quartet

Gesu Bambino
by Pietro Yon
Mary Elliott

Shepherds’ Pipe Carol
by John Rutter
Minji Will

Candlelight Carol
by John Rutter
Mary Elliott & Marty Matutis

String Quartet arrangements composed by Chris Garofalo