<strong>Encore</strong>!<strong>Portland</strong> <strong>Symphonic</strong> ChoirSteven Zopfi, ConductorJulia Brown, OrganistThe <strong>Portland</strong> <strong>Symphonic</strong> Brass EnsembleHave Ye Not Heard/Ye Shall Have a Song Randall Thompson (1899–1984)Last performed at our 2003 “Serenade to Music” <strong>program</strong>.Rejoice in the Lamb Benjamin Britten (1913–1986)Tsipa Swan, sopranoJanelle Manske, mezzo sopranoDaniel Morrill, tenorJim Imhoff, bassLast performed at our 2003 “Serenade to Music” <strong>program</strong>.In Paradisum Eric Sayre (b. 1989)El Maleh Rachamim – Jewish prayer for the soul of the departed. Transliteration and translation by MaraBenjamin and Eric SayreLast performed at our 2012 “American Masters” <strong>program</strong>.I am the resurrection and the life: he that believes in me, even if he dies, shall live. – John 11:25May the angels lead you into paradise, and may the martyrs welcome you upon your arrival,and lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem. (from the Catholic Requiem Mass)O God, full of compassion, who dwells on highgrant true rest upon the wings of the Divine Presence,in the exalted spheres of the holy and pure,illuminating like the brilliance of the skiesthe soul of my father who went to his eternal place of rest,may his place of rest be in the garden of Eden.May the All-Merciful One shelter him with the cover of His wings forever,and bind his soul in the bond of life.IntermissionO Nata Lux Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)Last performed at our 2012 “Wintersong” <strong>program</strong>.O born light of light, Jesus, redeemer of the world,Mercifully deem worthy and accept the praises and prayers of your supplicants.Thou who once deigned to be clothed in the fleshFor the sake of the lost ones,Grant us to be made members of your holy body.Sanctus from “Mass for Double Choir” Frank Martin (1890–1974)Last performed at our 2005 “From Dawn to Eternal Light” <strong>program</strong>.Holy, Holy, Holy,Lord God Sabaoth.The heavens and earth are full of Thy glory.Hosanna, blessed one, hosanna in the highest.Ave MariaLast performed at our 2011 “Cathedral Classics” <strong>program</strong>.Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinnersnow and at the hour of our death. Amen.J. Michael Saunders (b.1989)How Can I Keep From Singing arr. Karen P. Thomas (b. 1957)This new arrangement for mixed <strong>choir</strong> was made specifically for Seattle Pro Musica and wasfeatured at the <strong>Symphonic</strong> Choir’s joint concert with SPM in 2006.To Saint Cecilia Norman Dello Joio (1913–2008)Paul Elison, bassLast performed at our 2003 “Serenade to Music” <strong>program</strong>.The Lord is his portion, may he rest in his resting-place in peace.And let us say Amen.