SKU | 50-1220* |
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Composer/Arranger | Davis, Taylor Scott |
Voicing & Instruments | SATB, Children's Choir, Piano or Harp, opt. Full Orchestra |
Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
Tune Name | GLORIA (IRIS) |
Liturgical Year | Christmas |
Common Lectionary | Christmas 2A, Christmas 2B |
Publisher | MorningStar Music Publishers |
A flowing, original melody is used in the beginning of this stirring carol setting. The well-known carol melody incorporating the tune GLORIA makes an appearance as a descant later in the composition. The orchestral parts are particularly effective. The piece may also be done with harp accompaniment alone. Parts include: Two Flutes, Oboe, Two Clarinets in B-flat, Two Horns in F, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Harp, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass