We are excited to play together again!
Planning Center Online: You should have received an email invitation to confirm your participation with our web planning software. Please be sure to respond to the emails and confirm that you are playing. The Online Planning Center will also allow you to view up-to-date information about rehearsals, service content, etc.
MUSIC: Please view and/or print the sheet music provided here for your own preparation. Please look over your parts ASAP, as some of the orchestrations are new or updated. And also please notify me if there are any problems (unplayable passages or ambiguous directions, for instance) so I can correct the score. Printed music will be available at the rehearsals as a backup.
Songs are listed in the order of appearance in the program. Songs with an asterick* are included in the Rhythm Book.
Lessons and Carols Overture
Solo Voice, Flute, English Horn, Trumpet, French Horn, Piano, Organ, Harp, Lead Sheet (for perc, gtr and bass) Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola 1, Viola 2, Cello, FULL SCORE
Wexford Carol
Solo Voice, Oboe, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola 1, Viola 2, Cello, Harp, Percussion, FULL SCORE | TACET: Flute, Trumpet, French Horn, Piano Bass, Guitar & Organ.
View the recording of Wexford from our 2020 service here. Please note the following difference from 2020: this year I have modified the turn-around time between verses to all be the same length to avoid confusion.
Creator of the Stars of Night*
Flute, Oboe, Trumpet, French Horn, Violins, Violas, Cello, Harp, Lead Sheet (for Vocalists, Pno, Bass, Drums, Gtr, Organ & Percussion), FULL SCORE
View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here. Please note the following difference from 2020: addition of French Horn.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - 4-part hymn tune - View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here.
In the Bleak Midwinter/Midwinter Lament Medley
Flute, English Horn, Trumpet, French Horn, Piano, Organ, Harp, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola 1, Viola 2, Cello, FULL SCORE
Please view/listen to this demo of this song (part 1) here. For strings, harp, percussion, organ, narrator, and winds.
View the recording of this song (part 2) from our 2020 service here.
Lo, How a Rose* - 4-part hymn tune - View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here.
Gabriel’s Message - Choir, Piano, Flute | TACET: everybody else
Magnificat
Solo Voice, Flute, English Horn, Trumpet, French Horn, Piano, Organ, Harp, Lead Sheet (for perc, gtr and bass) Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola 1, Viola 2, Cello, FULL SCORE
View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here. Please note the following difference from 2020:
O Little Town of Bethlehem* - 4-part hymn tune - View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here.
Angels We Have Heard on High* - 4-part hymn tune - View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here.
What Child is This?* - 4-part hymn tune - View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here.
God With Us* - Lead Sheet, Chord Chart - View the recording of this song from our 2020 service here.
Soon and Very Soon*
Joy to the World
Flute, Oboe, Trumpet, French Horn, Piano, Organ, Harp, Percussion, Violins, Violas, Cello, CHOIR, FULL SCORE
Rhythm Book: this pdf contains the entire program for the rhythm section players. (drums, bass, piano, guitar, organ)
Please don’t hesitate to contact me (Kim) directly at kimt@thirdrva.org or 804.387.6019