Daybreak Music Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Wesley/Robertson/Sorenson - SATB

Lyrics: Charles Wesley
Music: Pamela Robertson
Arranger: Heather Sorenson
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SATB with piano accompaniment (Instrumental Accompaniment, and
LiteTrax accompaniment CD available separately)

Uses: Advent, Hymn Arrangement

Scripture: Acts 13:32-33; Haggai 2:7; Isaiah 61:1

This musical re-boot of the classic Wesleyan Advent text is very different from other versions. Primal in its energetic approach, the piano announces instantly the robust qualities of this theme in minor mode. The slower, chant-like middle section offers supreme contrast with layers of unctuous sonority. The brawny opening returns for the final exclamatory ending but not before the decisive tune is heard in canon. Original! Score and Parts (ob, solo vn, solo vc, tamb, ratchet) available as a digital download.
Duration: 3:05