Shawnee Press Inc A Celebration of Carols

Uses: Advent, ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lessons and Carols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Full Orch CD-rom, Printed Orchestration, iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 1-Pack Listening CD, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CD, Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (including opt. congregational songs) or ca: 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems). Song List:A Christmas Overture Joseph Martin Henry J. Gauntlett Traditional German Melody French Carol G.f. Handel Arr.A Christmas Trilogy Joseph Martin G.f. Handel Traditional English Melody Felix Mendelssohn Arr.A Prayer For Advent J. Paul Williams Douglas NolanAngels We Have Heard On High Traditional French Carol James ChadwickCarol For Seekers Joseph Martin Traditional French Melody English Arr.Let Christmas Begin Joseph Martin Traditional English Melody Arr.Lullabies Of Bethlehem Joseph Martin Johann A.p. Schultz Traditional Austrian Melody Czech John Francis Wade Arr.My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord Traditional Joseph M. Martin David AngermanO Come All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles Frederick Oakeley English John Francis WadeO Little Town Of Bethlehem Phillips Brooks Lewis H. RednerPeople Of Promise Arise! Joseph Martin Traditional English Carol Besancon Henry T. Smart Arr.Songs Of Hope And Joy Joseph Martin 13th Century Plainsong Rowland H. Prichard Schlesische Volkslieder Arr.