CGA1511 For Unto Us
Description
This joyful, classic Christmas anthem for SATB voices will add sparkle to your worship celebration. Choirs will love the stylistic nod to Handel and the brief, soaring refrain of O Holy Night - brilliantly woven together by Kevin Boesiger. Perform with a full brass quartet or just a solo trumpet, with or without snare. Many flexible options for the busy holiday season!
Voicing: SATB with piano, optional brass quartet or solo trumpet, and/or snare drum
Composer: Kevin Boesiger, incorporating CANTIQUE DE NOEL (Adolphe Adam, 1803-1856)
Text: Kevin Boesiger, based on Isaiah 9:6 and incorporating O Holy Night (Placide Cappeau, 1808-1877, tr. John S. Dwight, 1813-1893)
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6
Season: Christmas, Epiphany
Additional Resources:
CGA1522 For Unto Us Conductor's Score with Reproducible Instrumental Parts
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