Carols for Choir and Congregation: Mixed Choir

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs PreviewPack RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) and ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

Preview Pak (Book/CD)-From the inspired pen of Joseph Martin comes a new sacred work that will truly warm the hearts of all who hear it. Filled with classic carols as well as newly composed anthems this hopeful work is both familiar and fresh drawingthe congregation close with brilliant orchestrations and poetic narrations. This joyous Christmas gift shines new light upon the miracles surrounding the birth of Jesus. Unforgettable! A full line of support products are availableto help enable churches of every size to enjoy this outstanding new seasonal offering. Support products include a brilliant orchestration by Brant Adams in traditional format or on the exciting “print-your-own” iPrintCD-ROM or use the outstanding StudioTrax CD. Shorten your learning time by using the RehearsalTrax CDs.

A Cantata for Christmas-Composed in both traditional and blended choral stylings this cantata weaves the historic symbolism of both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God into the Christmas story. Through original songs and traditional carols singers and listeners are reminded that this story is not just an event in history but a living story that still impacts the world today. Narration solos congregational participation and optional children's voices along with gorgeous orchestrations by Keith Christopher all work together to make this service a time of both celebration and worship. Songs include: Overture/Sing Christmas! - And So We Wait - It Came upon a Midnight Clear - Who's the Little Baby'- Sleep Little Lion Sleep Little Lamb - Where Is Peace Tonight' - In This Moment - Angels from the Realms of Glory - Carol of the King. Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc 1-2 timp hp pno rhy vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.