Christmas Musicals for Church
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2 65/2063&65L-2 Foreword The inspiration for this cantata was Christina Rossetti's poem, Love Came Down at Christmas. What a perfect phrase to describe the very essence of Christmas! First published in 1885, this remarkable lyric has survived the ages without being attached to a specific tune. In addition to composing a new tune for Rossetti's lyrics, I scattered lines of this classic poem throughout the work. Much of the material in this cantata is original, though you will find many familiar carols and Christmas favorites woven into its fabric as well. There are four main sections corresponding to the four prominent themes of Advent. Each of these four anthems about Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love can be used individually throughout the season of Advent, if desired, or the cantata can also be done in its entirety in a single presentation. The complete work frames these four pieces with an opening and closing number, and ties them together with underscored narration to create a dramatic 30-minute Christmas excursion. It is my sincere desire that hope, peace, joy, and love flood your Christmas season this and every year. —Joel Raney Contents Love Came Down (Opener) ......................................................................................................... 3 Come, Emmanuel, Come (Hope) ................................................................................................ 14 Grant Us Peace (Peace) .............................................................................................................. 31 Listen to the Joyful Song (Joy) ................................................................................................... 41 Love Be Yours, Love Be Mine (Love) ........................................................................................ 57 Love Divine (Finale and Reprise) .............................................................................................. 68 Narration ..................................................................................................................................... 78 Companion Products 65/2063L SATB Score 65/2064L SAB Score 65/2065L SATB Score with Performance CD 99/3284L Bulk Performance CDs (10 pack) 99/3285L Stereo Accompaniment CD 99/3286L Split-track Accompaniment CD 99/3287L SA/TB Part-dominant Rehearsal CDs (Reproducible) Orchestration by Brant Adams and Ed Hogan for Fl, Ob, Cl, Bsn, Hn, 2 Tpt, 2 Perc, Harp, Pno, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Digital String Reduction 30/3140L Full Score 30/3141L Set of Parts 30/3142L CD with Printable Parts 30/3143L Full Score and Parts plus CD with Printable Parts For Preview Only