Two texts, one general and the other for Christmas, make this joyous work ideal for year-round concerts, festivals, and adjudications. The open 5ths are introduced by the treble voices and are echoed by the men, evoking a majestic aura, …Read More
Two texts, one general and the other for Christmas, make this joyous work ideal for year-round concerts, festivals, and adjudications. The open 5ths are introduced by the treble voices and are echoed by the men, evoking a majestic aura, and an optional descant drives the work to a powerful finish. Well-scored and easy to learn, it could also be used as a concert processional.