Start a New Search | Contact the Choristers Guild Office

Light of the World - Preview Kit (includes score and demo CD)

Published by: Choristers Guild
Voicing: Unison/two part voices with piano, and optional handbells or handchimes (1 octave), finger cymbals, hand drum, maracas, claves,
Composer: Patterson, Mark
Arranger:
Text Author:
Number: CGK23
Hymn Tune:
Listen: Listen

Description:

This well-crafted musical combines original songs and familiar carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. Through narration, drama and song, choristers share how Jesus came to be the 'Light of the World' over 2,000 years ago. The narration begins with the story of creation, turns to the prophetic words of Isaiah, and then recounts the events of Jesus' birth. Three of the carols give the option of singing the original language texts (French, German, Spanish); a pronunciation guide is provided. Optional descants and accessible second parts enrich the experience and help develop part-singing skills. Many of the songs could be used separately for worship. Throughout the musical, a single burning candle symbolizes the light of Christ. This light is shared with the congregation at the close of the musical with an invitation to 'take the Light' out into the world. Performance time: 30-40 minutes. AVAILABLE RESOURCES (each sold separately): SCORE (CGC47); DEMO CD (CGCD9); ACCOMP CD (CGCD10); PREVIEW KIT [contains score/demo CD] (CGK23) Sound file: Jesus, Light of the World, ms. 1-3, 32-46; Will You Be Ready?, ms. 14-35; Silent Night, ms. 17-29; Rise Up Shepherd, and Follow, ms. 1-33; From a Distant Home (with Spanish text), ms. 1-29; Take This Light, ms. 1-19, 62-end.

Scripture:
Lectionary:
Season: Christmas
Price: 14.95 Purchase this Item

Go Back

Home | About Us | Contact Us | Join Today | Our Catalog | News and Events

©Choristers Guild 2000-2002
Questions or comments about this website?
Contact webmaster@choristersguild.org