WINTER ROSE= by Joseph M. Martin with Narration by Pamela Martin Orchestrated by Brant Adams MUSIC DEPARTMENT. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNIT CHURCH OF CHRIST ‘Copyright © 2000, Harold Rammer Music and Malalen Music Divisions of Shawnee Pres, nc Jovernational Copyright Seited All Right Reserved, SOLE SELLING AGENT: SHAWNEE PRESS, INC., DELAWARE WATER GAP, PA 18527 "WARNING the phoacopying of ay pga ofthis cprghedpuleaton b Teg eniraremae nach of epyight he pubes wi whe publ me fr ages. Biri py meas oe Ls ales sare pint rad ing pre Seo tb mi ge ont of prin. and mae fine worse lit fom the oeCONTENTS The Winter Rose...... ‘When Will He Come....... Advent Cry. Every Valley Carol of Remembrance Lullaby to a Rose = In the Judean Hills (Underscore) Dance into the Light The Rose Tree Carol “The Winter Rose (Reprise). Look to the Rose «.. Lo, How a Rose © indicares CD access points for rehearsal purposes 12 26 35 46 we 52 59 - 63 75 82 .. 86 92FOREWORD From the earliest Christian time, the rose has been a symbol of divine love. It gently reaches across the ages in ancient illuminations and freely spills from the pens and brushes of countless poets and artists. Echoing through our sanctuaries in the melodies and texts of many beloved carols, i brings to life the beautiful visions of biblical prophets and the hope of early Christian pilgrims. Today, the rose remains a vital expression of love and peace both inside the Church and the outside world. Her appearance in the garden is a treasured harbinger of the coming spring's abundance. Asa gift, the rose's delicate beauty is usually reserved for the most mean- ingful expressions of the heart. No flower holds our dreams of love more beautifully than she, Icisin chat same spiricrhac the present work was conceived and written. [tis our sincerest prayer that as Christ, the Rose of Sharon, opens before you this Christmas, your spirit will be encouraged by the beauty of God's greatest gift. Let the words and music of this cancata remind you that even in the deepest winter, we are people of joy and life... children of the garden Joseph and Pamela Martin PERFORMANCE NOTES “To use the rose as a visual focal point, we recommend that you obtain 10 white, long- stemmed roses and one red, long-stemmed rose. Beginning with the opening song, “The ‘Winter Rose” (to which you may wish to have the choir process) and with each subsequent song through “The Winter Rose” Reprise, place a white rose in a large vase on the altar or communion table, You may either do this at the beginning or at the end of each song, For the song “Look to the Rose,” a red rose should be placed so that it occupies the front, center portion of the vase. You might even cut this rose slightly longer than the rest so that itis more prominent. No rose is used for the final number, “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” For those congregations not wishing to reference che crucifixion during this cantata, the song “Look to the Rose” may be omitted, along with the narration for “The Winter Rose” Reprise. The final order in this instance would be “The Winter Rose” Reprise (without nar ration), followed by “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” In this case, 11 white roses are used, one for every song For a quieter, more contemplative service, you might perform the cantata as written, but end after “Look to the Rose,” incorporating communion after that song, If so, you might omit “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” or you might even have the choir and congregation sing one verse in unison following communion. Please fel free to add to the suggestion given here, making “The Winter Rose” a work that suits the needs and tastes of your congregation.MATERIALS SATB. et sonsne A 7402 Listening Cassette/ Book Combo Pack... seosnee GN5OBO Listening Cassette ..necnenn : NC5063 Listening CD/Book Combo Pack ... GN5081 Listening CD... ND5022 Accompaniment Cassette. MC5302 Accompaniment CD... MD5063 Orchestration ... .. LB5592 Bulk Casserte-10 Pak... MB5002 Bulk Cassette-5 Pak ... MB5003, Highlights Booklet P9139‘commissioned in honor of Rew Carl M. Peters Il, Associate Pastor for Worship and Music Ministries, Ancient City Baptist Church, St Augustine, Florida in recognition of his flthful service to the church and to the community of St. Augustine, Plorida THE WINTER ROSE JOSEPH M. MARTIN (eM) @ Simply =a. 88) ACCOMP, Tune: BS IST EIN 'ROS from Geisliche Kirchengesang Copyright© 2000, Maleolm Music ’sBivion of Shawaes Pres ne Inzenational Copyright Secured. AIRghis Reseed SOLE SELLING AGENT. 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