This concertato on a familiar carol is for unison congregation, optional SATB chorus, and either full orchestra, chamber orchestra, or piano. The introduction and interludes are almost cinematic in scope, and provide a beautiful setting for large group singing at any festival, worship service, or Christmas concert.

 

 

Chamber Orchestra Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in F, Organ, Strings

Full Orchestra Instrumentation: Piccolo, Two Flutes, Two Oboes, English Horn,Two B-flat Clarinets, Two Bassoons, Four Horns in F, Three B-flat Trumpets, Two Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Harp, Strings