Immanuel Draws Near

O Come, O Come, Immanuel receives a refreshing text update by Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad and a new melody by Katie Houts. Mysterious yet filled with intent and with hope, this poignant Advent anthem can be sung by a unison choir or a multigenerational two-part choir. A simple antiphonal section evokes the prophet's message passing from generation to generation, leading to a powerful climax: "Revenge and hatred put to flight! Rejoice, rejoice! Take heart and do not fear: God's chosen one, Immanuel, draws near."

This Virtual Learning Resource Pak (VLRP) was designed to provide you with all of the tools needed to easily facilitate online choral instruction. Each VLRP includes: a reproducible PDF score which comes with a nontransferable license that gives the owner permission to photocopy the music for their performing organization; part-dominant tracks to aid singers in learning their parts; an accompaniment track; and a rehearsal resource page which includes an opening prayer, devotional activity, vocabulary, preparation exercises, and rehearsal tips. Bonus features: a reproducible singer's score (melody only) to aid online learning, and a lyric video to aid comprehension, memorization, and engagement.