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Instruments: SATB Tidings of Great Joy has been written for the parish choir and will serve well either in a seasonal concert or as part of a Christmastide service. Both the solo parts (for soprano and baritone) and the choral writing are melodic and straightforward. There are four carols for the congregation.
Contents
There are four parts to Tidings of Great Joy:
Part 1 Prophecy and preparation Part 2 The Incarnation Part 3 The birth of the Lord Part 4 The birth of Our Lord is revealed to the nations
