Joyful sounds abound in this colorful Christmas gift for choirs. Through poetic narration, scripture passages and creatively arranged carols, the timeless story of the birth of Christ is presented. Gathered around the wonders that accompanied Jesus’ birth, this cantata journeys from the miracle of prophecy to the incarnation and proclamation of this most significant moment. Stellar orchestrations by Brant Adams and a chamber orchestration by Stan Pethel frame the work with golden beauty. A full line of companion products is available to support your presentation.
Watch the recordingChristmas 2022
Invitation to a Miracle
A cantata by Joseph M. Martin
Joyful sounds abound in this colorful Christmas gift for choirs. Through poetic narration, scripture passages and creatively arranged carols, the timeless story of the birth of Christ is presented. Gathered around the wonders that accompanied Jesus’ birth, this cantata journeys from the miracle of prophecy to the incarnation and proclamation of this most significant moment. […]
The program
- Overture; A Processional of Hope
- Joy Arising
- Your Light Has Come
- My Soul Rejoices in the LordTrioAva KochJovie JohnsonWillow Taake
- A Celtic Cradle CarolSoloWillow Taake
- Alleluia! Christ Is Born!
- Would I Miss the Miracle?
- A Gloria Gathering
Solos and ensembles
Ava Koch
- Trio My Soul Rejoices in the Lord
Jovie Johnson
- Trio My Soul Rejoices in the Lord
Willow Taake
- Trio My Soul Rejoices in the Lord
- Solo A Celtic Cradle Carol
Cast and Crew
Soprano
Joy FieldsJovie JohnsonAmber KochAva KochJolene LarsonSkye NelsonHarper TaakeWillow Taake
Mezzo
Joan MozerMaggie Ritter
Alto
Susan FieldsJean HughesAlison JohnsonJanelle OesleigleJennifer RautenbergRoseAnn Ross
Tenor
Jesse JohnsonChad LarsonTom NelsonTyler Suckstorf
Bass
Gene FieldsJerry FieldsDuane RitterDave RittscherBill Ross
Tech crew
Amy RitterLandon Rutjens
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