THE SOUNDING JOY
Listen...to Christmas
Created by Benjamin Harlan & Bryan Jeffery Leech
Arranged by Benjamin Harlan
Orchestrated by Bruce Greer
Listen to Christmas! You can hear it in the sounds of creation, of prophets foretelling Christ’s birth, noisy footsteps on their way to Bethlehem for a census, angels announcing the coming of the Messiah. Thoughtful narration surrounds classic texts and melodies with fresh and exciting new pieces to create a timeless work. From “The Wexford Carol” and “What Sweeter Music” to “Joy to the World” and “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” this cantata is a celebration of the Incarnation.
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At-a-Glance
* Shorter programming requires less rehearsal time, making it ideal for choirs of any size
* Narration includes classic texts and melodies combined with new material
Adult Cantata
- Jubilate Choral Club: Christmas/Fall 2010
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Voicing: SATB
- Length: Approx. 34 min.
- Release Date: May 7, 2010
Song Titles
| Prologue: Wexford Carol with There Is a Flow'r |
traditional Irish text & tune, Benjamin Harlan John Awdlay, Benjamin Harlan |
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| Gloria in Excelsis Deo | Bryan Jeffery Leech, Benjamin Harlan | |
| Waiting for the Holy One | Bryan Jeffery Leech, Benjamin Harlan | |
| Magnificat | Bryan Jeffery Leech, Benjamin Harlan | |
| Our Joy and Heart's Delight | Bryan Jeffery Leech, traditional English carol | |
| Candlelight Manger Carols with How Quietly Lie the Sheep and What Sweeter Music and O Little Town of Bethlehem |
(medley) Wihla Hutson Robert Herrick, Benjamin Harlan Phillip Brooks, Lewis H. Redner |
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| O Christmas Star | Bryan Jeffery Leech, traditional German carol | |
| And We Beheld His Glory with Christ Was Born on Christmas Day and For unto Us a Child Is Born and Joy to the World! |
traditional traditional traditional Isaac Watts, George Frederick Handel |
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| A Christmas Benediction | Bryan Jeffery Leech, Benjamin Harlan |
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Instrumentation
Flute 1, 2; Oboe; Clarinet 1, 2; Horn 1, 2; Trumpet 1, 2; Trombone 1, 2; Percussion 1, 2; Harp; Violin 1, 2; Viola; Cello; String Bass
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