Rejoice, Emmanuel

A driving cut-time pulse with some rock-derived accompanimental rhythms give this new take on the venerable _x0018_ O_x0019_ Antiphons text an upbeat, anthemic feel. It is scored for SAB choir and divisi descant, with alternative three-part background vocals on the verses, accompanied by keyboard and guitar. If this title is used as an entrance song, an extended ending is included to accommodate lengthy processionals.