CHRISTMAS MEDLEY

Bognet Solomon’s "Christmas Medley" is a joyful, fast-paced journey through some of the most beloved carols and holiday tunes. The arrangement opens with the triumphant declarations of "Joy to the World" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," setting a grand and celebratory tone. Just as the congregation settles into the reverence of "See Amid the Winter's Snow," the choir completely shifts gears, launching into a spirited, rhythmic rendition of "Jingle Bells" complete with laughing vocal effects.

This kind of medley is a favorite for parish carol services and end-of-year concerts because it offers a little bit of everything. After the playful sleigh ride, the piece transitions into a soulful solo verse that leads straight into the lively spiritual "Go Tell It on the Mountain." The mood then briefly returns to solemn worship with the bilingual "O Come Let Us Adore Him" (Venite adoremus), reminding everyone of the reason for the season.

For the grand finale, the choir tackles "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Singing this section is always a fun, breathless challenge for the choir loft, as the parts cascade through the days—from the twelve drummers drumming all the way down to the partridge in a pear tree. It is a bright, crowd-pleasing arrangement that captures both the sacred wonder and the festive cheer of the Christmas season.