Christmas Mosaic  is a touching musical portrait of the very essence of Christmas, the wonder of Christ's incarnation, the mystery of His being, expressed in song.  These arrangements beautifully tie together recognizable music that spans generations (even centuries) and express the broad spectrum of moods we all feel at Christmas...a holy hush, moments of quiet introspection, jubilant praise and full-voiced celebration.  From the stately, opening proclamation found in the Fanfare for the Messiah to the soaring melody of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, the audience is reminded of the dark days of anguish for ancient Israel which ended with birth of the Messiah.  The work continues with the beautiful standard, Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus building into a celebratory choral proclamation followed by the soft refrains of Of the Father's Love Begotten.  Culminating in a wonderful worship medley of Come Celebrate Jesus with Joy to the World, this work is sure to become a congregational favorite.  Masterfully arranged and orchestrated by Marty Parks, this 40-minute Advent & Christmas presentation is perfect for the small or medium-sized choir! Easy 2 Excel

Additional songs featured include: O Little Town of Bethlehem; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Emmanuel, God with Us; How Great Our Joy! and many others.

The format, usefulness, and flexibility provides you with several unique programming options for your use including:

Choose to use the book as a collection for Sunday Worship during Advent and throughout the Christmas season.

The songs may be used individually as you program a concert, pageant or a Singing Christmas Tree.

A Christmas Eve service is available that includes several choral settings;

So here it is—a mosaic of the sounds, colors, emotions and moods of Christmas that any choir can present confidently.

Cast: Optional Readers Theatre piece (4 readers) and Christmas Eve Service.

Suggested Use: Adult Christmas Musical. Two optional scripts included for Readers Theatre & Christmas Eve service.

Skill level: Easy

Style: Blend of inspirational, traditional carols, and soft contemporary styles.

Companion Products:

SATB Choral Book;

Stereo CD;

Bulk CD pkg 10;

Accompaniment CD Split-Channel;

Accompaniment CD Stereo;

Rehearsal CDs SATB;

Orchestra parts;

Bulletin blanks pkg 100;

Preview Pak SATB book & CD.