Guiding Star

for mixed choir, SATB with some divisions

This new setting of the Christmas/Epiphany words, “As with gladness, men of old did the guiding star behold” seeks to emphasize the joyful nature of the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. Set in a lively 7/8 time, it is mainly in four parts (SATB), although the 3rd verse, “As they offered gifts most rare” is for men’s voices only (TTBB). There is also a quieter, more meditative section, reflecting the words of verse 4, “Holy Jesus, every day…”

The accompaniment is for piano or organ, and the piece may be purchased in printed form or as a digital download via SwirlyMusic.org. An orchestration is now available from the composer. You can hear this version here, but please note it’s a private recording made with an iPhone, so the quality is not great, but it will give you an impression of how the piece sounds with orchestra.

SKU: GTT-024 Category: Instrumentation:
Voicing:SATB
Instrumentation:Orchestra, Organ, Piano
Language:English
Sacred or Secular:Sacred
Season or Event:Christmas, Epiphany
Difficulty:Intermediate
Descriptive Tags:Adoration, Carol, Celebratory, Christian, Magi - Wise Men, Music About Music, New Hymn Settings, Praise, Prayer, PROJECT : ENCORE, Star, Worship
Duration:1-5 Minutes

$2.95/copy

This title is available in print or for immediate download. For both options, there is a minimum required quantity of 8 copies for choral titles. Please support self-publishing composers by ordering the quantity according to the number of singers in the ensemble that will perform the work.

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