A new, exuberant setting of the well-loved Christmas carol, this arrangement allows for the audience or congregation to participate. The arrangement opens with an exciting fanfare that continues in the accompaniment while the choir sings the first stanza in broad 6/8 meter. The second and third stanzas use the original duple meter setting with new harmonies intended to paint the text. A growing vocal interlude leads into the final stanza incorporating the audience on the melody and including a soaring soprano descant. Finally, the choir closes with a return to the opening fanfare motive. 

The exciting piano accompaniment and singable vocal parts ensure that this will be an arrangement your choir and congregation will enjoy during this Christmas season!