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1 Fun and full of energy, this setting of the iconic Christmas lyric, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, utilizes a musical classic by William Billings. Liberal use of unison and 2 part riting along ith very easy SATB voicings make this an easy to prepare, yet unforgettable selection for seasonal performances. It is equally effective ith piano (harpsichord) or the infectious orchestral accompaniment. TOM FETTKE is a composer, arranger and producer of music and recordings for the church and school. His published orks and recordings number in the hundreds. His classic choral ork THE MAJESTY AND GLORY OF YOUR NAME is sung by thousands of church and school choirs throughout the orld. For over 50 years, the development of relevant, practical and dynamic choral music has been his passion and his profession. Tom holds degrees from Oakland City College and California State University at Hayard. He holds a California Lifetime Music Credential in Secondary Music. For a number of years he taught vocal music in California s public school systems. He as a church choir director and minister of music in churches large and small for over 30 years. He as also Director of Choral Activities and Supervisor of Music for the Redood Christian School System in Castro Valley, California. IEW PREVIE Tom as the creator and Senior Editor of THE HYMNAL for Worship and Celebration. Since it s release in 1986, over three million copies have been placed in the pes of today s church. He as also the Senior Editor of THE CELEBRATION HYMNAL, hich has been heralded as one of the most innovative tools for ministry in the history of the church. Tom and his ife Jan reside in Nashville, Tennessee. They have to married sons, nine grandchildren and to great grandchildren. PR Previe Only VIEW PREVIEW Legal PREVIEW Use Requires Purchase PREV VIEW PR

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