CGA1552 Light of Hope
Description
The "Light of Hope" trilogy from Mark Patterson is a wonderful way to begin the church year with your children's choir or small adult choir. This trilogy includes short anthems for the first three seasons of the church year: an Advent piece anticipating the light of Christ, a Christmas piece celebrating the birth of the promised Savior, and an Epiphany round compelling all to share Christ's light with the world. Each anthem includes parts for 4 or 5 handbells or handchimes. A must-have for your choral library!
Voicing: Unison/two-part with piano and 4-5 optional handbells or handchimes
Composer: Mark Patterson
Season: Christmas, Advent, Epiphany
Series: Heather Potter Choral Series
Additional Resources:
CGAC1552 Light of Hope (Accompaniment Track)
CGAC1552e Light of Hope (Digital Download Accompaniment Track)
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