Product Number | 50-0077* |
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Composer/Arranger | Marrolli, Karen |
Text Author | Heber, Reginald; Marrolli, Karen |
Voicing & Instruments | SATB, Violin, and Piano |
Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
Text Language | English |
Special Services/Occasions | Hanging of the Green, Lessons and Carols |
Tune Name | STAR IN THE EAST (HOCKET) |
Popular Choral Searches | Female Composer |
Liturgical Year | Advent, General |
Common Lectionary | Advent 3C, Advent 1B, Advent 2B |
Publisher | MorningStar Music Publishers |
Recording Credits | The Singers, under the direction of Matthew Culloton, Minneapolis, MN. Recording Engineer: David Trembley, Soundmaster Productions. |
The haunting hymn tune STAR IN THE EAST is set to a new text by the composer as well as referencing the hymn text by Reginald Heber. The violin adds a folk-like quality at times, and soars ethereally at others. Vocal lines are skillfully written to be completely lyrical and manageable.