Christmas Travelogue

What a great energetic way to open your Christmas concert and bring focus to the joyful sounds of the season! Themes from Spain Czechoslovakia Poland England and France lead us on a delightful Christmas tour and James Curnow'soutstanding orchestration technique ensures that all the musicians have rewarding parts to play. You'll enjoy the melodic twists and turns as the consistent unifying tempo charges implacably toward the exciting finale. (Grade 4)

Joseph Martin gives you the world in his new cantata that celebrates the carols and traditions of Christmas. Like a seasonal travelogue this work tells the story of Christ's birth with great color and variety. Pamela Martin'sthoughtful narration allows for several performance options and the glorious orchestrations by Brant Adams and Stan Pethel capture perfectly the spirit and joy of this festive work. Observe our unity in Christ with the mostexciting Martin cantata yet! Carols include: Joy to the World ? Angels from the Realms of Glory ? Silent Night ? Infant Holy Infant Lowly ? Niño Lindo ? Italian Pipers Carol ? Love Came Downat Christmas ? Go Tell It on the Mountain ? The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy ? Everywhere Christmas Tonight ? and many more. Perf. Time: Approx. 40 minutes.