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Rejoice and be merry
for upper voices and organ Rejoice and be merry is a setting of a traditional English Christmas carol for upper voices and organ. It is in a jazz-funk style, with a straightforward, fun and catchy melody. The piece is mostly in unison, with a number of passages in two parts for upper and lower voices. It was commissioned by the Choir of Woldingham School. They gave the first performance on 4th December 2023 at Westminster Cathedral, conducted by Peter Sparks. Duration: 3 mins The music is available to purchase from the Aria Editions website here. |
Rejoice and be merry in songs and in mirth!
O praise our Redeemer: all mortals on earth!
For this is the birthday of Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
A heavenly vision appeared in the sky;
Vast numbers of angels the shepherds did spy,
Proclaiming the birthday of Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
Likewise a bright star in the sky did appear,
Which led the wise men from the East to draw near;
They found the Messiah, Sweet Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
And when they were come, they their treasures unfold,
And unto him offered Myrrh, incense and gold -
So blessed forever be Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
Traditional
O praise our Redeemer: all mortals on earth!
For this is the birthday of Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
A heavenly vision appeared in the sky;
Vast numbers of angels the shepherds did spy,
Proclaiming the birthday of Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
Likewise a bright star in the sky did appear,
Which led the wise men from the East to draw near;
They found the Messiah, Sweet Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
And when they were come, they their treasures unfold,
And unto him offered Myrrh, incense and gold -
So blessed forever be Jesus our King,
Who brought us salvation, His praises we'll sing!
Traditional