CGA1133 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
Description
Regal and majestic, this setting of the timeless carol is reminiscent of English boy choirs and cathedral congregations proclaiming together the joyous news of Christ's birth. Accompanied by an organ and trumpet fanfare, children's voices open the anthem singing the traditional Latin invitation, 'Venite adoremus Dominum.' A hymn study related to the piece can be found on the members only "hymn studies" section of the website.
Voicing: Unison/Two-part with organ, congregation, and optional Bb trumpet
Composer: John Francis Wade, (c. 1711-1786)
Arranger: David Schwoebel
Text Author: John Francis Wade, tr. Frederick Oakeley, (1802-1880)
Season: Christmas
Additional Resources:
CGAC1133 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (Accompaniment Track)
CGAC1133e Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (Digital Download Accompaniment Track)
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