Choristers Guild Come Messiah Come - Bailey/Mayo - Unison

• Composer/Author: BAILEY, L/MAYO, B
• Instrumentation: UNISON ACCOMP
• Model # CGA1189

Lyrics: Lynn Shaw Bailey, based on Isaiah 2:1-5, 9:1-7
Composers: Lynn Shaw Bailey and Becki Slagle Mayo
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: Unison with piano accompaniment, optional SATB choir, triangle, small shakers (or egg shakers), claves, and African drums (or congas)

Exploding with rhythmic energy, this setting of a traditional African tune expresses praise to the Trinitarian God calling God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to reign fully in our lives and world. A vigorous piano accompaniment along with a lively group of percussion instruments amplifies the atmosphere of exuberance ideal for festivals or services with a multicultural theme. Choirs of all ages will also enjoy singing the simple Swahili text found in each of the anthem's three verses. In contrast, the anthem's B section incorporates a new English text along with the addition of an optional SATB choir. A 'Suggestions for Use' page provides great ideas for choir and voicing options as well as a pronunciation and translation guide. Reproducible Parts (CGRP20) also available.