For SATB Voices, a cappella
Arranged by Stewart C. Duncan

In arranging The First Noel, I wanted to create a setting that captured the serenity, wonder, and power of that night. The piece is at times calm, unassuming, and austere, and at others emphatic, bold, and triumphant. Fresh and colorful harmonies punctuate what is ultimately a clear presentation of the original melody, shared among all parts, developing into a rich and full texture by the end, capped with a soaring soprano solo.

Directors should seek a sound that is flexible and nuanced in both dynamics and tempo, exploring the different moods that appear throughout the piece.

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