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The Sounds of Christmas Joy by James Swearingen. Concert band. Holiday Treasures Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR337). Holiday. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Duration 2 minutes, 59 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.012-3236-00).

Opening with a fanfare based on "Joy To The World" featuring prominent bells and chimes, Swearingen then seques into an expressive, "classical" setting of Beethoven's famous "Ode to Joy". After a tasty modulation into a new setting of "Ode to Joy" with modern harmonies and tone colors, the final section presents a traditional rendition of "Joy to the World". Concludes with a "classically" based presto! Exceptional!