Christmas CantataFrom Dan Forrest:My desire is for this cantata to communicate the unadorned scriptural story of the incarnation
in the fresh light that will cause the listeners and the musicians to have a renewed appreciation
of the Christmas story. Throughout, the narration and music are designed to give Christ the
preeminence in the Christmas story by contrasting His pre-incarnate glory in heaven with His
humility in coming to earth.
The music is designed to be fresh, musically satisfying, and varied, yet accessible for an
average church choir. The cantata is also designed to be as flexible as possible. A small church
choir can effectively present a beautiful and satisfying program using just piano accompaniment.
Churches with a few instruments (flute/violin and trumpet) can use them with the included optional
solo parts. A church with larger resources can consider incorporating a children’s choir and a
chamber orchestra. (Orchestral parts are available separately.)
The narration text is taken directly from Scripture, and the verse selection and musical context
present these truths in a fresh light.
Two selections, "God and Father, We Adore Thee" and "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne/Once
in Royal David’s City" (Finale), include optional congregational parts. (Reproducible handouts
are included.)
Song List:1. Once in Royal David's City
2. On Christmas Night
3. Of the Father's Love Begotten
4. Emmanuel Shall Come
5. Jesus, Name of Wondrous Love
6. God and Father, We Adore Thee
7. Once in Royal David's City (Reprise)
8. Cradled 'Mid the Oxen
9. Angels' Song
10. O Come Rejoicing
11. Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne/Once in Royal David's City (Finale)
Also available:Lord of Glory spiral-boundLord of Glory cantata preview packLord of Glory demonstration CDLord of Glory bulk demo CDsLord of Glory accompaniment CDLord of Glory rehearsal CDLord of Glory orchestration - please call the SoundForth office for more details (800.258.7288).
