SATB choir and organ, with optional congregation, brass ensemble, timpani, and cymbals - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.60-1008-E Composed by Stuart Forster. Christmas, 21st Century. Instrument parts. 12 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #60-1008-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.60-1008-E). English.This festive arrangement breathes new life into the familiar words and tune with both subdued and climatic accompaniments that bring out the meaning of each verse. A verse for choir alone, a men’s verse, and a women’s verse keep the variety before the descant and enthralling harmony of the final verse lifts every voice. The optional brass and percussion parts extend the introduction to build excitement, then spark heightened joy throughout this beloved hymn. An optional part for congregation brings even more festivity to this work. Reproducible part for optional Congregation included. Reproducible instrumental parts include: Four Trumpets in Bb or C, Horn in F [substitute for Trombone I], Three Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, and Cymbals.
