Call the Baby Jesus (New Edition): Choral Instrumental Pak
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Here's a fun to sing Christmas song with an "islands" vibe! Feature a soloist or two in this call and response anthem, perfect for your December services. "Mary, you will have a Son. Call the baby Jesus!" Score and Parts (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, bass guitar, marimba, percussion 1-3) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00470654
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Why we love this
The call and response structure gives soloists a genuine spotlight while keeping the ensemble engaged and energized throughout. That islands vibe sidesteps the typical December repertoire tropes, offering your singers something rhythmically fresh that still lands as unmistakably festive.
What to expect
Warm and inviting, with a rhythmic lightness that feels organic rather than forced. The islands instrumentation creates an immediate sense of ease and celebration, making the nativity story feel accessible and joyful rather than reverent or heavy.
Who it's for
Choirs looking to program something genuinely different for Christmas services while keeping preparation time reasonable. This works equally well for youth choirs, community ensembles, and church music programs searching for repertoire that invites soloist participation.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a confident groove in the rhythm section (bass guitar, marimba, percussion) during rehearsals before adding the choir parts. Lock the pocket first, then layer the vocals on top.
- Encourage your soloists to own the call phrases with personality and rhythmic freedom. They're leading the conversation, not following it.
- Let the marimba and percussion color the arrangement. These instruments carry the islands character, so balance them prominently in the mix rather than burying them beneath the choir.
- Keep the tempo conversational and unhurried. The call and response phrasing needs room to breathe between exchanges.
How to use it
Pair this with a more traditional Christmas piece to create programming balance. Its call and response structure makes it an ideal opener for a December service, setting an upbeat tone and drawing the congregation into participation from the first verse.
Skills your students will build
- Call and response phrasing and ensemble listening
- Rhythmic independence in syncopated contexts
- Soloist confidence and lyrical communication
- Collaborative musicianship between choir and small instrumental ensemble
- Rhythmic precision with Caribbean-influenced grooves