Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.
The story of the shepherds encountering the angelic hosts on the hillsides of Bethlehem. Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble!
A sensitive and effective treatment of this lovely old gospel favourite. Lots of unison and easy two-part writing in the verses make this setting accessible for most choirs.
Very 'Gospel' in style and text. The song moves forward making use of repetition and sequence to extend the form, so its basic shape is easy to grasp for the singers.
Strong melodic shapes and bold piano writing give this text a rock solid foundation. The music features unison and two-part lines in the verses where the Scripture context is outlined.
