This 35-minute Christmas musical is a dynamic retelling of the Christmas story divided into four parts: Hope, Love, Peace and Joy. For each section Joel Raney has crafted a musical medley packed with an amazing array of familiar carols sure to appeal to singers and audiences alike. The major themes of Advent and Christmas are all addressed, culminating in an uplifting celebration of the joy of the season. Thoughtful narration and scripture readings appear between each movement. Performance may be done simply with choir, piano and narration, or may be enhanced with instrumental parts for violin, cello, flute, oboe, French horn, organ (or synth), percussion & handbells.
Song List--
1.A Thrill of Hope:
2.Long Ago, Prophets Knew
3.Sing We Now of Christmas
4.The First Noel
5.Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
6.A Gift of Love:
7.Love Came Down at Christmas
8.Angels, from the Realms of Glory
9.Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
10.Away in a Manger
11.The Gift of Love
12.A Prayer for Peace:
13.Silent Night, Holy Night
14.Let There Be Peace on Earth
15.O Holy Night
16.A Song of Joy:
17.Rejoice
18.Mary Had a Baby
19.Angels, We Have Heard on High
20.Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
21.Joy to the World
22.Good Christian Friends, Rejoice