Star of Promise

Item Number: JMG1605 Format: Choral Cantata Voicing: SATB By Stan Pethel Orchestrations by Stan Pethel Follow the light to Bethlehem in Star of Promise, a captivating 15-minute Christmas musical by Stan Pethel that brings the story of Christ’s birth to life through music, narration, and a meaningful visual candle-lighting ceremony. Blending original songs with beloved carols, this flexible work moves seamlessly from joyful praise to tender reflection, from classic to Calypso…offering moments of wonder, hope, love, and living light. Simple yet powerful narration guides the journey as the growing light symbolizes God’s promise fulfilled in the birth of Jesus and the continuing light of Christ in our lives today. Perfect for choirs of all sizes, Star of Promise is an inspiring and memorable Christmas presentation your choir will love and your congregation will treasure. “Stan Pethel has a remarkable gift for writing music that serves choirs of any size while keeping the congregation at the heart of worship. This Christmas work blends fresh treatments of beloved carols with newly composed material, offering a variety of styles that are intuitive, accessible, and effective, even with piano alone. Star of Promise is both inspiring and deeply practical for today’s church.” Jack Schrader Composer, Editor, Arranger “This is the kind of Christmas musical that allows churches of all sizes to share the wonder and hope of Christmas in a memorable way.” Rhon Carter Music Catalyst Georgia Baptist Mission Board Click here to download the free promotional materials for Star of Promise Preview Pages: