This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs; this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming “Light of the World.” With the birth of Jesus; the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity for the congregation to join in singing; “Joy to the World.” Brant Adams and Robert Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive work. Glorious!

Songs include: A Festive Call to Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come; Golden Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows; Joyous Carols of Christmas.

Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2; ob; cl 1-2; bn; hn 1-2; tpt 1-3; tbn; 1-2; tba; timp; perc 1-2; hp; pno; vn 1-2; va; vc; db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Score and Parts for Consort (fl; cl; tpt 1-2; tbn; perc; kybd str) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

          PRODUCT INFORMATION

	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (SATB) : Joseph M. Martin : SATB : # 293394
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (Orchestra Accompaniment) : Joseph M. Martin : Full Orchestra (Print) : # 293395
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (INSTRUMENTAL CONSORT) : Joseph M. Martin : Consort (Print) : # 293398
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (Studiotrax CD) : Joseph M. Martin : StudioTrax CD : # 293400
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (SPLIT TRAX) : Joseph M. Martin : SplitTrax CD : # 293401
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (Listening CD) : Joseph M. Martin : Listening CD : # 293402
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (Preview Pak) : Joseph M. Martin : Preview Pack (SATB Book/Listening CD) : # 293404
	And There Was Light : A Cantata for Christmas (REHEARSAL TX) : Joseph M. Martin : RehearsalTrax CDs (Part-Predominant; Reproducible) : # 293405
	And Can It Be? (SATB) : arr. Campbell/Benjamin Harlan : SATB : # A6816
	And Can It Be? (from Testament of Praise) (SATB) : Charles Wesley/arr. Joseph M. Martin : SATB : # A8743
	And Can It Be? (from Testament of Praise) (Orchestra Accompaniment) : Charles Wesley/arr. Joseph M. Martin : Orchestra : # LB5950
	And Can It Be? (from Testament of Praise) (Studiotrax CD) : Charles Wesley/arr. Joseph M. Martin : StudioTrax CD : # MD5579
	And Give You Peace (A Parting Blessing) : Based on Numbers 6:24-26; Psalm 23 (SATB) : Matt Limbaugh : SATB : # A8004
	And It Was Night (SATB) : Joseph M. Martin : SATB : # A6916
	And No Bird Sang (SATB) : Douglas Wagner : SATB : # A6041
	And No Bird Sang (SAB) : Douglas Wagner : SAB : # D5360
	And So Did I (SAB) : Richard A. Williamson : SAB : # D0722
	And the Stars Sang (from Morning Star) (Studiotrax CD) : Joseph M. Martin : StudioTrax CD : # MD5539
	And the Stars Sang (from Morning Star) (SATB) : Joseph M. Martin : SATB : # A8665
	And the Stars Sang (from Morning Star) (Score & Parts) : Joseph M. Martin : Orchestration (Score and Parts) : # LB5926
	And There Is Music (SATB) : Mark Cabaniss/arr. Joseph M. Martin : SATB : # A2335
	And We Sing Gloria (SATB) : Jay Althouse : SATB : # A1866
	And We Sing Gloria (SAB) : SAB : # D0400
	And We Sing Gloria (2-Part) : Jay Althouse : 2-Part : # EA0116
	And I Shall Not Be Moved : (with The Solid Rock) (SATB) : Barbara Furman/Vicki Tucker Courtney : SATB : # 35027216
	And This Shall Be a Sign (SATB; VIOLIN) : Bert Stratton/Jon Paige/Lloyd Larson : SATB; violin : # 35027316
	And Can It Be That I Should Gain (SATB) : Charles Wesley/John Purifoy : SATB : # 35027717
	And So We Sing (SATB) : Regi Stone/Robert Sterling : SATB : # 35027907
	And Glory Shone Around (SAB) : Diane Hannibal/Nahum Tate/arr. Jon Paige : SAB/opt. Handbells : # 35029730
	And the Morning Brings Great Joy (SATB) : Joseph M. Martin/Stacey Nordmeyer : SATB : # 35031839