Christmas Is Here

"Christmas Is Here" is a vibrant, through-composed choral celebration of the Nativity by Jude Nnam. From the very first measure, the song invites the whole community to join in the festive joy, calling on brothers and sisters to "roll the drums" and "blow the flutes." It captures the rhythmic, exuberant spirit of a Nigerian Catholic Christmas, where the birth of Christ is met with swaying, music, and jubilant hearts.

As the piece unfolds, the choir moves from this rhythmic call to worship into the biblical narrative of the Nativity. The voices recount the story of the shepherds abiding in the fields and the angel's glorious proclamation. In a majestic sequence, the choir declares the prophetic titles of the newborn King: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Perfect for the Christmas season, this piece shines as a grand choral offering during Mass or a parish carol service. It reminds the congregation of the profound mystery at the heart of the festivities, anchoring the celebration in a simple, powerful truth: "Salvation has been brought down... God has become man."