Sing Joy!
Christmas Presence
Gather' Round
Gesu Bambino
Listen to the Angels Singin'
How Many Kings
As Long as We Have Christmas
What Really Matters
Finale
Christmas Presence
Unwrapping God’s Perfect Gift
Marty Parks
Voicing: SATB
Difficulty Level: Easy
Length: 33 Minutes
Release Date: April 30, 2023
Christmas has become synonymous with gifts. It might even be something you look forward to as the Christmas season approaches, but the greatest gift that could ever be given happened on that first Christmas night…inside a lowly stable.
An ode to that first Christmas day when God’s greatest give came to earth is the brand-new musical from Lillenas Music titled Christmas Presence: Unwrapping God’s Perfect Gift. This new 14-song musical gives a glimpse into what it was like that first Christmas night: angels singing in a magnificent chorus, everyone gathered ‘round to see this new miracle, and a look into what the three kings must have felt. Veteran arranger Marty Parks expertly constructs multi-style songs such as Gather ‘Round, Listen to the Angels Singin’ and As Long As We Have Christmas to showcase the awe and wonder of the miraculous gift of baby Jesus given to us. Christmas Presence is the latest installment in the Excel Plus Series—the best-selling series designed to provide accessible arrangements while maintaining high quality 4-part harmonies.
Engaging narration will allow your choir and congregation to take part in the wonder and awe of God’s perfect gift come to earth.
Instrumentation
Flute 1 & 2; Oboe; Clarinet 1 & 2; Horn 1 & 2; Trumpet 1; Trumpet 2 & 3; Trombone 1 & 2; Trombone 3/Tuba; Percussion; Rhythm; Harp; Violin 1 & 2; Viola; Cello / Bassoon; String Bass
Substitute Parts
Soprano Sax (Sub. for Oboe); Alto Sax 1 & 2 (Sub. for Horn 1 & 2); Tenor Sax/Baritone TC (Sub. for Trombone 1 & 2); Bari Sax (Sub. for Tuba); Clarinet 3 (Sub. for Viola); Bass Clarinet (Sub. for Cello/Bassoon); Keyboard String Reduction
