We’re delighted that the choir from Cloverdale United Church will be joining ours for preparation and performances of a beautiful Christmas Cantata for this year’s celebrations.
For this Christmas, we are preparing Christmas cantata Behold the Star! by Lloyd Larson.
Together, the combined choirs will present the full cantata at Cloverdale on December 14, and again at UCoL in Murrayville on December 21.
All are welcome! We hope all of you will be able to come for one of the occasions—and bring family and friends to share in the season’s joy.
Behold the Star!
A Christmas Journey to the Light of Christ
Music by Lloyd Larson
About this work from the publisher, Lorenz Music:
The story of faith is often reflected as a journey from darkness to light. The Old Testament speaks of Israel living in bondage and darkness, awaiting the light of the promised Messiah, and His coming is punctuated by light every step of the way: a bright angelic host proclaiming the news to Judean shepherds keeping watch over their flocks; a shining star inviting Magi from afar to the young Christ-child in an act of worship and praise. The book of John refers to Jesus as the light of all people (Jn 1:4). Jesus even referred to Himself as the light of the world (Jn 8:12). It is this imagery of light that provides the unifying thread for Behold the Star!
This extended work for choir, narrators, and congregation is a blend of original and familiar carols. Behold the Star! is an inspirational reminder that Jesus, the light of the world, has indeed come!