NZSO Christmas at Te Papa Saturday 3 December 2016 featuring

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Pop-up Carol Choir

Christmas Carol Words Twelve Days of a Kiwi Christmas (words by Kingi Matutaera Ihaka, 1981) On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me two kumera, And a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me three flax kits, Two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me six pois a twirling, Five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, two kumera, And a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me seven eels a swimming, Six pois a twirling, five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, two kumera, And a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me eight plants of puha, Seven eels a swimming, six pois a twirling, five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, Three flax kits, two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me nine sacks of pipis, Eight plants of puha, seven eels a swimming, six pois a twirling, five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten juicy fish heads, Nine sacks of pipis, eight plants of puha, seven eels a swimming, six pois a twirling, Five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, two kumera, And a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me eleven haka lessons, Ten ten juicy fish heads, nine sacks of pipis, eight plants of puha, seven eels a swimming, Six pois a twirling, five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, three flax kits, Two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve piupius swinging, Eleven haka lessons, ten juicy fish heads, nine sacks of pipis, eight plants of puha, Seven eels a swimming, six pois a twirling, five big fat pigs! Four huhu grubs, Three flax kits, two kumera, and a pukeko in a ponga tree.

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head, The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with you there.

Silent Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Saviour is born! Christ the Saviour is born

O Holy Night O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, 'Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn;

Silent night, holy night! Son of God love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face With dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth Jesus Lord, at Thy birth

Chorus Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born. O night, O holy night, O night divine. Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming; With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand: So, led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here come the wise men from Orient land, The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our friend; Chorus He knows our need, To our weakness no stranger! Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend! Behold your King! your King! before him bend! Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is Love and His gospel is Peace; Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother, And in his name all oppression shall cease, Sweet hymns of joy in grateful Chorus raise we; Let all within us praise his Holy name! Chorus Christ is the Lord, then ever! ever praise we! His pow'r and glory, evermore proclaim! His pow'r and glory, evermore proclaim!

Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Te Harinui By Willow Macky Not on a snowy night by star or candle light, nor by an angel band there came to our dear land

Now in this blessed land united heart and hand, we praise the glorious Birth, and sing to all the earth

Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i, glad tidings of great joy.

Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i, glad tidings of great joy.

But on a summer day within a quiet bay the Maori people heard the great and glorious word

Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i, glad tidings of great joy,

Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i Te Ha-ri-nu-i, glad tidings of great joy.

glad tidings of great joy.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen God rest ye merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy! From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tiding of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy!

Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas Doth bring redeeming grace O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy!

O Come, All Ye Faithful Oh, come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant! Oh, come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, Born the King of angels; (Chorus) Oh, come, let us adore him; Oh, come, let us adore him; Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord.

See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear; We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; (Chorus) Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above! Glory to God, Glory in the highest; (Chorus)

Unto Us A Boy Is Born Unto us a boy is born, King of all creation, Came He to a world forlorn, The Lord of every nation, The Lord of every nation. Now may Mary's son, who came So long ago to love us, Lead us all with hearts aflame Unto the joys above us, Unto the joys above us. Omega and Alpha He! Let the organ thunder, While the choir with peals of glee Doth rend the air asunder, Doth rend the air asunder.

The First Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

Hark The Herald Angels Sing Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem" Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!" Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings Mild He lays His glory by Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!"