Christmas Musicals for Church
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2 65/2058&60L-2 Companion Products, Vocal Ranges, Production Notes ........................................... 3 1. The Awaited One Narration and Choir ................................................................................................... 4 2. Rejoice and Be Merry Choir ............................................................................................................................... 7 3. O Holy Night Narration and Choir ................................................................................................. 15 4. On Christmas Night All Christians Sing Narration and Choir .................................................................................................24 5. A Midnight Clear Narration and Choir .................................................................................................34 6. Rocking Carol with Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine Narration, Choir, opt. Soloists ................................................................................44 7. A Spanish Carol Suite Pastores á Belén and Adorar al Niño Narration, Choir, Soloist .......................................................................................... 52 8. Wexford Carol Narration, Choir, opt. Soloist .................................................................................. 62 9. Sing We Now of Christmas with The First Noel and O Come, All Ye Faithful Narration, Choir, opt. Congregation ....................................................................72 Spanish Pronunciation Guide .........................................................................................83 Reproducible Congregation Part ...................................................................................84 Foreword Christmas is a story filled with glorious images: Promise, Joy, Love, Faith, Worship, and a Baby, who is God's great gift of salvation. For their imagining of The Christmas Story, Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi have selected a blend of thirteen familiar and lesser-known carols, which are the perfect match for Ken Bible's refreshing narrative. This extraordinarily effective Christmas musical, representing a variety of musical styles and moods, amply reflects the talents of this gifted team. The internationally-renowned Tom Fettke is at the height of his compositional powers here. He perfectly complements his choice of often-sung carols (O Holy Night, What Child Is This?, On Christmas Night All Christians Sing) with selections that will provide delightful discoveries for many people: two lively Spanish carols; tender Czechoslovakian and German carols; and the carol tune by which the British sing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. Thomas Grassi is a rising star in church music and a highly-valued collaborator, and the celebrated author Ken Bible provides a compelling and insightful narrative that is both timely and timeless! Key to the success of any Christmas musical is its craftsmanship for church choirs large and small. Approximately 35 minutes long, The Christmas Story is available in both SATB and SAB editions and features superb choral writing that is enhanced by two solos, one duet, and congregational participation in the final medley. Two narrators share the biblically-inspired story, sensitively underscored by piano accompaniment or Michael Lawrence's brilliant orchestration. The result is an artful, worshipful experience for choirs of all sizes. We invite you to join us in this magical presentation of The Christmas Story. –The Publisher Contents For Preview Only