Description

Composer: Joel Raney
Format: Book
Voicing: SATB Accompanied
Genre: Christmas/Holiday
This gospel-flavored musical reflects on the promise of peace delivered by the angels on the night of Jesus’ birth. An original composition, « Love Is Born » 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 familiar 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.