6.875 x 10.25 inches.

Arranged for SSATB choirs, optional congregation, and optional C-instrument, this setting by Mark Edwards of the traditional Plainsong provides a poignant moment in your Advent worship services. The third verse brings a lovely SSA section that continues to include optional congregation in unison. This is a fresh way to incorporate a hallmark song of the season. Orchestration available separately for Flute, Oboe (Flute 2), Bb Clarinet 1&2, Percussion 1&2, Violin 1&2, Viola, Cello, String Bass.

From the beginning of time, to the telling of the story of the birth of Christ, Somewhere in the Longest Night, takes the listener from darkness into light, and is an inspiring service composed of original music, key scriptures, and well-known Advent and Christmas carols. A unique cantata, written using Middle Eastern instrumental color, brings to life the prophetic history of, and birth of Christ. Created with diverse choral situations in mind, this work is easily tailored to meet the needs of your choir and congregation. ?Somewhere in the Longest Night,? is a versatile piece, and equally effective using piano accompaniment or full orchestration. It can easily be broken into individual anthems to be used throughout the season, making it an outstanding value. Contents include a full prelude and the following titles: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Immanuel, Somewhere in the Longest Night, Comfort and Joy, To Us a Child of Royal Birth Is Given, and John One. Choral octavo, full score, instrument parts and accompaniment tracks are available online. Available in SATB and SAB versions, 40 minutes.