Who's That Baby?

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Soprano, Alto, Piano — The story of the birth of the Christmas Child is filled with wonder and mystery. Who could this baby be? Will he bring hope? Will he bring peace? Why is he tucked away in a manger where barn animals would be eating? Why are there stars and angels appearing in the heavens? As the singers of this song, it is your job to convey to the listener the mixture of hushed wonder at these miraculous events and the joyous exclamation of “Gloria” that fills the earth on this special night!Be sure to have a distinct contrast in the different sections. The “hushed” sections should still have an underlying excitement as the questions are posed. Then when the “joyfully” sections are sung, your energy and enthusiasm should be palpable.Most of all, have fun with this song. Between the lines, we are issuing an invitation to everyone to join us as we explore these events surrounding the birth of this special Child. The beautiful melodies in this song enhance the wonder and mystery in the story of the birth of the Christmas Child and pose these questions: Who could this baby be? Will he bring hope? Will he bring peace? Why is he tucked away in a manger where barn animals would be eating? Why are there stars and angels appearing in the heavens? A holiday programming must.

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