New Church Cantatas for Christmas 2013

Prepare for Christmas with your church choir with one these outstanding cantatas!

Bethlehem’s Child
by Lloyd Larson & Victor Johnson
Using a blend of original and familiar music, Lloyd Larson and Victor Johnson who are church musicians like you, collaborated on this telling of the Christmas story from the vantage point that God's ways are not typically our ways. Featuring all of the hallmarks of popular cantatas, from beloved carols and a scripturally based narration to opportunities for congregational participation and an optional full orchestration, this work also boasts the distinctive choral writing of two fine composers, an upbeat spiritual movement, and short optional female or male solos. May you welcome "Bethlehem's Child" into your heart and your worship service this season!

On This Shining Night
by Lee Dengler
The hauntingly beautiful introductory section of this new Christmas cantata leads into the glorious majesty of "O Holy Night," and sets the scene as the shining night when Jesus – the Light of the World – was born. The work is woven with newly-composed music and familiar carols, including "Joy to the World!;" "O Come, All Ye Faithful;" "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow;" "Rocking Carol," and many more. This cantata is scored for choir with piano accompaniment or optional chamber orchestration. With energetic and upbeat songs, as well as reflective and reverent pieces, this work promises to be a profound addition to your congregation's Advent and Christmas observances.

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