This up-tempo arrangement of Joy to the World, commissioned by Jonathan Bau*sta and dedicated to Nova Vocal Ensemble, features lively rhythms, playful dialogue between the voices, and a fresh reharmoniza*on of this beloved carol. Most of the melodic, rhythmic, and mo*vic counterpoint is adapted from another beloved carol, Deck the Halls. This carol would fit well in any holiday-themed concert, Fes*val of Lessons and Carols, or sacred Christmas and/or Epiphany service.
Text Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the na*ons prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.
About the composer: Amy Gordon is an ac*ve composer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist based in Los Angeles, CA. As a choral composer, she has worked with and been commissioned by numerous choirs, including being the composer-in-residence for Nova Vocal Ensemble. She has also scored numerous films and webcasts. She has a BA in Composi*on from Loyola Marymount University and an MM in Composi*on from California State University, Long Beach.