Inspired by Celtic music traditions and time-honored carols, this new work overflows with seasonal spirit. From prophecy to Epiphany, the cantata covers the entire Christmas story and wraps it in jubilant and approachable music. Supported by encouraging narration, dazzling orchestrations and a complete line of support products, this spectacular work will be a warm holiday welcome to your community of faith.
Watch the recordingChristmas 2024
Tidings of Joy
A Celtic Christmas Celebration by Joseph M. Martin
Inspired by Celtic music traditions and time-honored carols, this new work overflows with seasonal spirit. From prophecy to Epiphany, the cantata covers the entire Christmas story and wraps it in jubilant and approachable music. Supported by encouraging narration, dazzling orchestrations and a complete line of support products, this spectacular work will be a warm holiday […]
The program
- A Christmas InvitationSoloMaggie Ritter
- A Festival Gathering of CarolsSmall ensembleAva KochJean HughesJolene LarsonJovie JohnsonJoy FieldsMaggie Ritter
- Upon the Wind, There Comes a SongSoloStuart Vaughn
- From the Prophet Comes a Promise
- A Song of JoySoloAva Koch
- The Silent Stars Go BySoloShana Cornett
- Comfort and Joy
- Look to the Silver Sky
- Sing of a Merry Christmas
- Glad Tidings of Great Joy
Solos and ensembles
Maggie Ritter
- Solo A Christmas Invitation
- Small ensemble A Festival Gathering of Carols
Ava Koch
- Small ensemble A Festival Gathering of Carols
- Solo A Song of Joy
Jean Hughes
- Small ensemble A Festival Gathering of Carols
Jolene Larson
- Small ensemble A Festival Gathering of Carols
Jovie Johnson
- Small ensemble A Festival Gathering of Carols
Joy Fields
- Small ensemble A Festival Gathering of Carols
Stuart Vaughn
- Solo Upon the Wind, There Comes a Song
Shana Cornett
- Solo The Silent Stars Go By
Cast and Crew
Soprano
Shana CornettJoy FieldsJovie JohnsonAva KochJolene LarsonJane SchuchardtWillow TaakeMarinee Vaughn
Mezzo
Joan MozerMaggie Ritter
Alto
Mary DahlSusan FieldsJean HughesAlison JohnsonJanelle OesleigleJennifer RautenbergRoseAnn RossEileen Simonsen
Tenor
Kyle SchumacherTyler SuckstorfStuart Vaughn
Bass
Gene FieldsJerry FieldsScott KleinDuane RitterBill Ross
Narrators
Phil RoewertSusan Schmidt
Tech crew
Amy RitterLandon Rutjens
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