CGA1161 Today a Savior Is Born
Description
Based on Luke 2:8-20, this gentle, lilting anthem in 6/8 meter recounts that first Christmas night when angels proclaimed the joyous news of Christ's birth. A simple, recurring refrain along with short, memorable verses makes this anthem a great choice for children's choirs of all ages - especially younger children's choirs.
Voicing: Unison and piano
Composer: Lynn Shaw Bailey
Lectionary: Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper I A; Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper II A; Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper I B; Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper II B; Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper I C; Christmas - Nativity of the Lord - Proper II C.
Scripture: Luke 2: 8-20
Additional Resources:
CGAC1161 Today a Savior Is Born (Accompaniment Track)
CGAC1161e Today a Savior Is Born (Digital Download Accompaniment Track)
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