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Public welcome to ‘rejoice’ with WAUMC Christmas cantata
The public is invited to a free performance of Anders Ohrwall’s Gaudete at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1520 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, Wis. Parking is available behind the church off of Underwood Avenue.
Gaudete means “rejoice” in Latin. Ohrwall’s 10 melodies are taken from the Piae Cantiones -- the oldest songbook for Swedish schools dating to 1582. It includes familiar melodies, such as In Dulci Jubilo and Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.
The work was originally composed for the Youth Choir of Swedish Radio in 1962. It weaves traditional English carols and French Noels together with Bible readings.
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Flute, violin and cello will accompany the 25-member Chancel Choir in its performance of these light, airy seasonal songs.
Gaudete Sunday is a typical part of the liturgical year that is celebrated on the third Sunday in Advent.
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Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church dates back to 1848 and began with 42-members. Today, the congregation is 500 strong and firmly committed to inclusiveness, celebrating a diversity of people, ideas and cultures.
WAUMC offers two Sunday services, Christian education classes for individuals ages 3 through adult, a variety of adult and youth music programs and Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops. The congregation is involved with more than a dozen local, national and international mission outreach efforts. For more information, call 414-453-0700 or visit www.waumc.org.
