Christmas in the Old Country Church

Christmas in the Old Country Church

Everyone's favorite Christmas songs, performed deeply rooted in the traditions of the Old Country Church. This was our first CD.

For over 130 years, friends and families have gathered in Singsaas Church for their annual Christmas Program. The performers are local folk, mostly farmers and craftsmen both young and old. Held the evening of December 26th, the program has become one of the area's longest running and most anticipated events.

When the lights dim, darkness highlights the candles, ribbon and garland which mark the occasion. The stirring of the crowd culminates at the tolling of the church bell. The program is about to start!

Little has changed here in the old Country Church. It could be 1930 or today. Come in, take a seat, and join us for our Christmas program.

1. Tolling the Church Bells (:25)
   (the stir of the congregation)
   (the Singsaas Church bell)

2. Joseph, O Dear Joseph Mine (4:15)
   Meredith Larson
   Brian Lawburgh
   Jim Lawburgh
   Alex Leis (vocal)
   Haley Nelson
   Jay Nelson
   Sara Sullivan
   (violin by Teresa Conrad)

3. Angels We Have Heard on High (2:24)
   The Holiday Choir
   - Bonnie Christianson
   - Dana Crooks
   - Lois Dorn
   - Irene Engesmoe
   - Becky Hollan
   - Ted Hollan
   - Gary Johnson
   - Deb Larson
   - Meredith Larson
   - Alex Leis
   - Eldon Lovro
   - Jeff Moen
   - Haley Nelson
   - Violet Nelson
   - Chad Nolz
   - Bert Olson
   - Ralph Siverson
   - Sara Sullivan

4. Ave Maria (4:19)
   Missy Sagmoe

5. Hark the Herald Angels Sing (2:47)
   The Holiday Choir
   (Cara Christensen on Trumpet)

6. Away in a Manger (3:47)
   Brian Lawburgh
   Dan Lawburgh
   Jim Lawburgh
   Wendy Lawburgh

7. Low a Rose e'er Blooming (2:32)
   Becky Hollan
   Ted Hollan
   Phil Trooien
   Roberta Trooien

8. The Friendly Beasts (3:20)
   Haley Nelson
   Shale Nelson
   (guitar by Brian Lawburgh)

9. The First Noel (2:40)
   The Holiday Choir

10. O Holy Night (6:45)
   Duane Hogie

11. Jeg er sa Glad (1:14)
   Christopher Annand
   Jennifer Hindbjorgen

12. The Sleep of the Child Jesus (3:01)
   Haley Nelson
   (violin by Teresa Conrad)

13. Gesu Bambino (3:55)
   Ted Hollan

14. Joy to the World (3:17)
   The Singsaas Congregation and friends from the Hendricks Minnesota area
   (Cara Christensen on Trumpet)

15. Join us for Lunch (1:16)
   Spoken by Trygve Trooien

Accompaniment
   Juanita Nolz (organ and piano)   Haley Nelson (piano)

Mange Takk
   ‘Many thanks' to all the performers, the Singsaas Congregation, the Hendricks/Astoria communities and especially the following...

Music Coordinator
   Haley Nelson

Church Decorations
   Lori and Jenna Olson>
   Main Street Floral
   Hendricks, MN

Photography
   Greg Latza
   PeopleScapes Photography
   www.PeopleScapes.com

Recording and Audio Production
   Scott Jibben
   Pulse River Studio
   www.PulseRiver.com