Shawnee Press It Was on a Silent Night - Hogan/Nichols - SAB

Author/Composer:

GRUBER, FRANZ

Instrumentation:

SAB ACCOMP

Genre:

CHRISTMAS - SAC

Grade/Level:

EASY

Model #:

339791

Composers: Rebecca Gruber Hogan, Richard A. Nichols
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SAB with piano accompaniment

Uses: Christmas

Scripture: II Corinthians 9:15; Luke 2:11; Matthew 1:21

Wafting as easily as a folk song, this tune feels like a familiar lullaby. Quoting the familiar "Still, Still, Still", the piano ushers in the voices singing in thirds to create a dreamy ambience for this retelling of Jesus' birth. Composed by a direct descendant of Franz Gruber, the modern carol pays homage to classic carol style. The piano writing acts independently of the voices to festoon the melody with gentle passage work. Peace, love and joy for your worship services!
Duration: 2:45