Description

Composer: Joel Raney
Format: Book
Voicing: SATB Accompanied
Scriptural Reference: Isaiah 42:1-4, Luke 2
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.
Included Parts: Conductors Score, Flute, Oboe (or Soprano Sax or Clarinet*), Clarinet, 2 Trumpets (or Alto Sax*), Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, 2 Trombones, Percussion, Piano, Synth, Guitar / Bass, Capo Guitar, Drums, Harp, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello/Bassoon, String Reduction for Keyboard.
Song List

• A Prayer for Peace
• Let Us Adore Him
• Bring Us Peace
• Once in Royal David’s City
• Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
• Carry Me to Bethlehem
• Still, Still, Still
• Let There Be Peace on Earth
• Let Us Adore Him (Reprise)