New Christmas Musicals

Foreword John Randall Dennis is a unique talent who is at home in a variety of musical styles… from contemporary to classical. In Christmas By Candlelight, his classical, traditional side is clearly on display. This cantata was originally released in 1990 to critical and commercial success, and this new H.W. Gray edition brings it back for the first time for a new generation to enjoy. The lessons and carols contained within are exquisite. From tender to triumphant, Christmas By Candlelight sets the table with a banquet of varied texts and tunes in differing timbres and accessible vocal scoring and accompaniments. The result is a traditional and deeply satisfying Christmas worship service or concert. The optional orchestration will add an exciting sparkle. May your celebration of the Incarnation be heightened with Christmas By Candlelight. -The Publisher Orchestration Instrumentation: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming: Trumpet 1, 2 (or Flugelhorn); Trombone; Tuba Of the Father's Love Begotten: Chimes Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light: Trumpet 1, 2; Horn; Trombone; Tuba Good Christian Men, Rejoice: Trumpet 1, 2; Horn; Trombone; Tuba; Handbells For Unto Us…: Flute Glory To God: Trumpet 1, 2; Horn; Trombone; Tuba What Child Is This?: Recorder; Harp; Finger Cymbals A Christmas Festival: Trumpet 1, 2; Horn; Trombone; Tuba; Handbells; Percussion 1, 2 Celebration: Trumpet 1, 2; Horn; Trombone; Tuba; Chimes; Timpani Table of Contents Lo! How a Rose E're Blooming (Prelude)……………………………………3 Of the Father's Love Begotten………………………………………………5 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light…………………………..……..15 Good Christian Men, Rejoice…………………………..………………….19 For Unto Us… ……………………………………………………….…….25 Glory To God………………………………………………………………33 What Child Is This?.........................................................................................42 Thou Who Wast Rich………………………………………..……………..46 A Christmas Festival………………………………………………………..53 Celebration (Postlude)……………………………………..………………..66

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