Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association

Holiday Candlelight Concert

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8 pm
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church

Daniel R. Afonso Jr., conductor

MSO Chorus
Daniel R. Afonso Jr., chorus director

Opus Handbell Ensemble
Lisa Traughber, director

George Frideric Handel
Sinfony

arr. David Willcocks
O Come, All Ye Faithful

C. Courtney / P. Martin
In the Silence 

D. Kantor, arr. J. Ferguson
Night of Silence

Arr. Cathy Molkeburst
Greensleeves
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Arr. Anna Laura Page
Mary, Did You Know?
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Arr. Kennedy
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
-Audience Sing-a-Long-

Francesco Durante
Magnificat
 I. Magnificat
 VIa. Gloria Patri
 VIb. Sicut erat in principio

Arr. Chip Davis
Bring a Touch, Jeanette, Isabella

Yukiko Nishimura
Winter Milky Way

Arr. Kennedy
Angels We Have Heard on High
-Audience Sing-a-Long-

Arr. Alan Lohr
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Matthew Compton
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem 
Featuring Opus Handbell Ensemble

Arr. Kennedy
Silent Night
-Audience Sing-a-Long-

Trad. Carol, arr. Mark Riese
Christmas Comes Anew

The Doubletree by Hilton Modesto is the official hotel of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra.

Photography, sound, or video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. Please remember to silence all electronic devices and refrain from text messaging during the concert. Mobile devices may be used to read program notes during the concert.

Program and artists subject to change. E&OE.