Alleluia, Christ is born
Staff Notation • Christmas, Hymns
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Alleluia, Christ is born by Innocent Okechukwu — Lyrics
About Alleluia, Christ is born
"Alleluia, Christ is born" is a bright, celebratory choral piece written for the Christmas season. It opens with a warm tenor solo that announces the joy of the Nativity, before the full choir joins in a triumphant, four-part proclamation. The melody is straightforward and uplifting, perfectly capturing the festive spirit of a Christmas morning Mass.
Choirs will find this piece ideal for the Entrance or Recessional during the Christmas season, or as a lively anthem during the Offertory. The inclusion of the familiar Latin phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo" ties the English verses beautifully to the traditional song of the angels.
The transition from a single voice to the rich, full-choir harmony mirrors the spreading of the good news. The repeated "Alleluia" phrases give the congregation a sense of exultation, making it a wonderful, energetic addition to a choir's December repertoire.