The Birth of Christ.

"The Birth of Christ." is a bright, welcoming choral piece composed by Okeke Matthias Kalemba. Written specifically as an introductory song for a festival of Christmas carols, it serves as a joyful call to worship. The melody opens with a clear, direct invitation in English before soaring into the familiar Latin acclamation, "Gloria in excelsis Deo."

For a choir director, this short piece is an excellent way to set the tone at the very beginning of a Christmas concert or a festive Mass. The straightforward harmony allows the choir to project a full, triumphant sound right from the first measure, drawing the congregation immediately into the spirit of the Nativity.