Golden Rose Archdiocesan Boy Choir  of Philadelphia Tom, Windfelder, Director Stephen Stringer, Accompanist

A Celebration of Eucharistic and Marian Devotion

On more than one occasion the ARCHDIOCESAN BOY CHOIR of Philadelphia has sung for the Holy Father, the Pope, in Vatican City, Rome. This well traveled group has also sung on pilgrimage at many of the great shrines of Europe, Canada and the United States of America. These events would include visits to Fatima, Portugal; Knock, Ireland; and Avila, Spain to name just some. While many people are aware of the story of Lourdes, France and the connection with the image of golden roses, few are aware that after his first pilgrimage to both Fatima and Knock, the Holy Father left a gift as a memento of his visit, both times that gift was a GOLDEN ROSE. Around the world the new millennium has been marked by an increase in Eucharistic and Marian devotion. This recording celebrates these events, "A New Springtime in the Church" as described by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II.

 1.  GLORIA   --  Tom Windfelder
       In Honor of St. Michael, Archangel

 2.  MAGNIFICAT   --  arr. & adapted by Tom Windfelder
       from the ‘Gloria’ of "Mozart’s 12th Mass"

Mary’s Canticle of Praise
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior..." 
Luke 1, 46-55

 3.  A SPANISH AVE   --  Tom Windfelder

Hail Purest Mary who was conceived without sin. Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you...

 4.  SERDECZNA MATKO*  --  vocal arr. by Tom Windfelder
      traditional Polish Hymn to the Virgin Mary

* As sung by the Archdiocesan Boy Choir during the papal audience  on 
   June 23, 1999

Translation:
Caring Mother, guardian of your people, hear our cry and take pity on us. Have mercy on us, the exiles of Eden. Do not leave us orphaned.

 5.  PUERI CONCINITE --  Johann Von Herbeck (1831-1877)

Translation:
Sing, Children! Sing with the harp in a gentle voice of the King’s Birth. He has appeared who was born of Mary. All those things foretold by Gabriel and now fulfilled. Rejoice! Rejoice! The maiden has borne God, who wills us His divine mercy. He appears this day in Israel, born of the Virgin, Mary; the King is born. Alleluia!

 6.  O QUAM TRISTIS  --  Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
       from "Stabat Mater" (1710-1736)

O how sad and afflicted was that mother of the beloved Son of God.

 7.  LADY OF KNOCK  -- Dana & Damien Scallon

 8.  REGINA COELI LAETARE  --  arr. & adapted by Tom Windfelder
       based on the Hymn Tune, SALVE REGINA, by P. Piel,

Translation:
Rejoice, O Queen of Heaven! Alleluia!
He that thou did merit to bear
Has risen, just as He had said
Pray for us to the Almighty God.
(Easter Anthem)

 9.  THREE SPANISH CAROLS  -- arr. for choir and orchestra by Tom Windfelder
     Traditional Spanish

(1)  La Alborada - Dawn Serenade
      The faithful are invited to accompany Mary & Joseph 
        on their spiritual journey.

(2)  El Pastorcillo - Shepherd Boy
      The shepherds are hastened to Bethlehem to see the
        Christ child.

(3)  En Belen A Media Noche - Bethlehem at Midnight
      The shepherds rejoice at the sight of the child,
        The king is born, the prophecy fulfilled.

10.  FATIMA AVE  --  traditional Portuguese

11.  CANTATE DOMINO  --  H.L. Hassler +1612

Translation:
Psalm 96 - Sing to the Lord a New Song...

12.  AVE VERUM CORPUS F. Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)

Translation:
Hail true Body of Christ, Born of the Virgin Mary: He who died upon the cross for the sins of mankind. From His side, for sinners pierced, water flowed and mingled blood, our heavenly food, now and in death’s hour. O loving Jesus, O gracious Jesus, O sweet Jesus, son of Mary.

Pope Innocint VI +1362

13.  ADORAMUS TE CHRISTE*  --  Theodore Dubois

Translation:
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

* assisted by the ABC Alumni Chorus

14.  TWO SPIRITUALS FOR BOY CHOIR  
        arranged for boy’s voices by Tom Windfelder

(1)  Michael Row the Boat Ashore

(2)  Wade in the Water

15.  BOOKMARK  --  Kim & Reggie Harris
        Of Saint Teresa of Avila

16.  LET ALL MORTAL FLESH KEEP SILENCE  --  arr. by Gerhard Track
        trad. French Melody, 17th C. Picarcy,

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RECORDED, EDITED AND MIXED BY STEPHEN GEORGE

Additional Keyboard  --  Helen Jauregui

Digital Keyboard  --  Stephen Stringer, Tom Windfelder

Tympani  --  Stephen Stringer

Cover Design and Layout  --  Phil Heinz, Heinz Graphic Services Inc.

Photography  --  Carrie Fite

Mastering  --  Masterworks Recording Inc., Philadelphia, PA

Cover Painting  --  "Immaculate Conception"  --  Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1617-1682

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