Choral
SKU:
HP.9058
Composed by
Joel Raney. Book & CD.
Hope Publishing Company
#9058. Published by Hope
Publishing Company
(HP.9058).
UPC:
763628190583.
A
Christmas celebration for
SATB choirs This
gospel-flavored musical
reflects on the promise
of peace delivered by the
angels on the night of
Jesus' birth. The iconic
ballad, Let There Be
Peace on Earth is used as
musical bookends: its
theme is briefly stated
in the second movement
and then returns in
full-blown gospel style
at the end to provide an
emotion-filled climax. In
between, the Christmas
story is told through
scriptural narration and
six beloved carols set in
a variety of styles
ranging from jazz, to
gospel, to calypso.
Accompaniment can be
provided by piano, full
orchestra, or a smaller
set of rhythm parts,
arranged by Ed Hogan.
Performance time is 35
minutes.