Jubilate Music
18919 (Medium Low); 18916 (Medium High) book, $18.99
18921 (Medium Low); 18918 (Medium High) book/CD combo, $26.99
Date released: 1999
The second release in this vocal solo series is even better than the first. Hayes has crafted ten arrangements for the Christmas season, each of which runs the gamut stylistically. The playful setting of “Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella” features an optional French text and is set in a true art song style. “Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child” will have your audiences wanting to clap along with its black gospel feel and improvisatory style. “The Coventry Carol” blends a taste of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” in a minor mode with this poignant carol. Hayes’ setting of “Silent Night” in German is especially captivating with its challenging but exquisite accompaniment. These solos are perfect for worship settings, Christmas Eve services, concerts, and holiday gatherings. Intersperse them in a Christmas choral program for a change of pace. If you don’t have a pianist available for performance or rehearsal, sing to the accompaniment CD, featuring Mark Hayes on the piano. Ranges: Med. Low a-g2; Med. High c1-a2.
Song List
- Away in a Manger, with Mueller; Normandy Carol; Cradle Song
- Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
- Gesu Bambino
- Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child
- Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
- Midnight Noel, with It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; The First Noel
- O Holy Night
- Silent Night
- Sing Joy, with Joy to the World;
For Unto Us a Child is Born; O Come, All Ye Faithful - The Coventry Carol