CMB-3021(a-s)  CCLI#5840669     The Christmas Oratorio Reconceived.  Taken from the Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 1, 2, and 3, the work is scored for SATB chorus, keyboard, flute, violin, trumpet, narrators and soloists.  Translation and musical adaptation by Dr. Norm Wick.

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Part I—The Birth of Christ

Chorus: “Stand Up, Exulting!”  

Full Score   Flute   Trumpet   Violin   Underscore  

Alto Solo: “Make Ready, O Zion”  

Full Score   Flute   

Hymn: “Lord, How Should I Receive You?”  

Full Score   

Hymn/Narr.: “He Came to Earth in Poverty”  

Full Score   

Bar. Solo: “Sov’reign Lord, O Mighty Leader”  

Full Score   Violin  

Hymn: “Ah, Little Jesus, Dearest One”  

Full Score   Flute   Violin   

Part II—The Shepherds and the Angels

Sinfonia  

Full Score   Flute   Violin   

Hymn: “Break Forth, O Lovely Morning Light” 

Full Score   

Sop. Solo: “Happy Shepherds, Hurry, Hurry”  

Full Score   Violin   

Hymn: “Look, There He Lies in Darkened Stall”  

Full Score   

Alto Solo: “Slumber, My Dearest”  

Full Score   Flute   

Chorus: “Glory to God in the Highest”  

Full Score   

Hymn: “We Sing Within Your Multitude”  

Full Score   Flute   Violin   

Part III—The Shepherds Go to Bethlehem

Chorus: “Lord of All Heaven”  

Full Score   Trumpet   

Hymn: “The Lord Has Sent His Son to Show”  

Full Score   

Sop./Bar. Duet: “Lord, Your Goodness”  

Full Score   

Alto Solo: “Close in My Heart”  

Full Score   Flute   

Hymn: “Earnestly I Beg You, Teach Me”  

Full Score   

Chorus: “Lord of All Heaven”  

Full Score   Trumpet