A Blest Messiah Born - SA/TB Part-dominant Rehearsal CDs (reproducible)

The Christmas Story Through Timeless Carols

Instrument:

Choir sheet music

Ensemble:

2-Part

Men's Choir

SA

TB

Format:

CD

Part

Reproducible Packs

Publisher:

Lorenz Publishing Company

Detailed Description

The Christmas Story Through Timeless Carols. Composed by Larry Shackley. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. SA/TB part-dominant rehearsal CD (reproducible). Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3001L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3001L).

Item Number: LO.99-3001L

The Christmas season opens a portal in time through which words and melodies from many centuries flow into our busy modern lives. In "A Blest Messiah Born," Larry Shackley skillfully blends some of the most beloved ancient carols into a fresh, captivating retelling of the story of Jesus' birth. It begins with God's eternal plan of redemption, then starts the Christmas story with the Annunciation. Along the way, Larry presents delightful new settings of favorite carols such as "The Friendly Beasts;" "What Child is This?;" "Ding Dong! Merrily on High;" and "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice." "A Blest Messiah Born" contains rich moments of reflection as well as high-spirited rejoicing. It is enhanced by hints of Renaissance rhythms and melodies, and the lyrics of the carols flow together with the poetic narration to portray the events of the nativity story. The entire work lends itself to simple staging, adding characters in each number to build a living manger scene.