The current members are: Charles "Chuck" Daellenbach (tuba), Eugene "Gene" Watts (trombone), Bernhard Scully (horn), and the "Trumpet Dream Team" to fill the two trumpet positions on rotating basis. Dream Team members are: Ryan Anthony, Brandon Ridenour, Jeroen Berwaerts, along with previous members Josef Burgstaller, Ronald Romm and Stuart Laughton.
Past members include: Stuart Laughton (1970–1971, 2003–2005), Josef Burgstaller (2001–present), Jeff Nelsen (2000–2004), Ryan Anthony (2000–2003), Frederick Mills (1972–1996), Ronald Romm (1971–2000), David Ohanian (1986–1998), Martin Hackleman (1983–1986), Jens Lindemann (1996–2001), Christopher Cooper (1998–2000) and Graeme Page (1970–1983).
Angels We Have Heard on High
Canadian Brass Lyrics
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Sweetly singing ov'r the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
The lyrics to Canadian Brass's "Angels We Have Heard On High" express the joy and wonder of the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke. The song begins with the image of the angels singing sweetly over the fields - a reference to the biblical story of the angels appearing to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. The mountains themselves seem to echo the angels' songs, emphasizing the power and magnitude of this divine message.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo" - a Latin phrase meaning "glory to God in the highest." This phrase is used in the Catholic Mass as a hymn of praise, and has been incorporated into many Christmas carols and songs. In this context, the repeated chorus is a call to all who hear the angelic singing to join in praise and adoration of the divine.
Overall, the lyrics to "Angels We Have Heard On High" capture the sense of awe and wonder that surrounds the Christmas story. Through imagery of singing angels and echoing mountains, the song conveys a sense of the supernatural and transcendent nature of the event.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have received a message from heavenly beings
Sweetly singing ov'r the plains
Their song carried a peaceful and comforting melody throughout the land
And the mountains in reply
The majestic peaks echoed the angels' harmonious tune
Echoing their joyous strains
The mountains resounded with the angels' joyful music
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRADITIONAL, MACK DONALD III BROCK
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