Includes: Amazing Grace · Happy Land · Holy Manna · Shout On! · The Road Home · Wayfaring Stranger.
SKU: HL.35032262
ISBN 9781540027139. UPC: 888680746728. 9.0x13.5x2.261 inches. Joseph M. Martin/Heather Sorenson.
The Christmas story is told with fresh perspective in this collaborative cantata from Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. Throughout time, God has touched and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams visits these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with our modern journey of faith, pointing to Christ, in whose birth the hopes, yearnings and dreams of all the world are fulfilled. Using traditional carols, newly composed seasonal selections and thoughtful narration, this rich work delivers a tapestry of sound and emotion. Share this cantata with your people and help them discover God's graceful touch in their lives! Songs include: Christmas Dreams Overture; Advent Dreams; The Promise and the Prayer; A New Morning of Promise; Zechariah's Song; Mary's Dream; All Through the Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; The Magi's Epiphany; Christmas Dreams; A Gentle Christmas Blessing.
SKU: HL.35032268
ISBN 9781540027191. UPC: 888680746780. 5.0x5.0x0.066 inches. Joseph M. Martin/Heather Sorenson.
SKU: HL.35031612
ISBN 9781495092039. UPC: 888680676162. 8.5x11.0x0.902 inches.
The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, the anticipation, incarnation and proclamation of Christ's birth is presented. Each movement is from a different nation, filling the work with a tapestry of musical diversity. The overall theme of unity and peace on earth is timely, giving many options for creative presentations. Colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams capture the diversity that is so much a part of this meaningful work. A smaller chamber orchestration is also available, as well as a full line of support products. Songs include: A Joyful Journey of Carols; Hear the Song Heard 'Round the World; An Advent Prayer; Prepare the Way of the King; Gesu Bambino; Rejoice! Christ Is Born!; A Unity Carol; Music of the Morning Star; Prayer for Peace. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-4, hp, kybd, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls, perc, kybd) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
SKU: HL.1197407
ISBN 9781705193198. UPC: 196288134435.
Take the journey to Christmas with this inviting cantata that is filled with music of hope and promise. The prophecy and acclamation of Christ's birth is wonderfully conveyed through new music and fresh arrangements of treasured carols, alongside a scripture-based narration. Filled with vivid musical contrasts, this work is designed to be approachable for choirs of any size. Stunning orchestrations give directors instrumental options, and a full line of support materials help encourage learning and successful presentations. Songs include: A Flourish of Carols; Advent Lament; Credo in Candlelight; Comfort, Hope and Joy; A Joyful, Jubilant Song; A Palace in Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High, Gloria!; Child of Promise; Let There Be Joy.