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.
