Joseph M. Martin: The Light Before Christmas: Mixed Choir

Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and love this unique work may be presented as a fullmusical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs familiar carols and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled withthe expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth. A full line of support products is also available that make the learning process and presentation a breeze. Performance Time: 25 minutes. Songs include:The Wonder of Advent; Hope Is Like a Candle; A Prayer for Peace; Sing for Joy Children of Light; Look to the Light; An Echo Carol of Praise.

Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and love this unique work may be presented as a fullmusical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs familiar carols and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled withthe expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth. A full line of support products is also available that make the learning process and presentation a breeze.

I Will Rejoice!-There is an unrelenting confidence in this anthem which affirms the faithfulness of God in the life of the believer. This joyful declaration of hope is set to a vigorous musical concept with a rhythmic ground that sets the stage establishing a sturdy gait before the melody joins in. A contrasting chorale-like moment provides a respite from the energy of the opening before handing the anthem back to the forces of power and praise and the final Coda is truly spectacular!

Uses: Advent Benediction Christmas Epiphany General Scripture: Psalm 119:130 Matthew 4:16 I Peter 1:9 This brief benediction glows with gentle joy and hope. Easily learned the winsome melody rises like a prayer before settling into a richly rewarding amen. Either as a service closer or a meaningful tag to a holiday concert this expressive offering is a message worth singing. Evocative! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 perc 1-2 hp pno vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

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