Sing We Now, Rejoice!: 3-Part Mixed (with Opt. Baritone) Choral Octavo

Moore builds accessibility without sacrificing musical interest. The 6/8 meter feels natural to sing, and the optional baritone cues solve a real scheduling problem in mixed choirs while keeping the arrangement singable for everyone. The festive spirit of this German carol setting makes it an ideal closer for holiday concerts where you need genuine joy, not sentiment.

Bright and buoyant. The 6/8 meter gives the carol an immediate lilt that feels celebratory without being frantic. There's warmth in the traditional tune paired with straightforward harmonies that let singers focus on ensemble blend and the joy of the carol itself.

Mixed choirs with limited baritone range or boys new to formal singing. This is ideal for community choirs, church groups, and secondary ensembles that need reliable holiday repertoire without the technical demands of four-part writing.

• Lock the 6/8 lilt early in rehearsals by having singers feel the pulse in two (not six), which naturally creates the rhythmic lift the piece needs.
• Balance the parts by bringing out the melody in the soprano line while keeping alto and baritone supportive; the arrangement's simplicity means every voice's tuning matters.
• Let the optional baritone cues breathe naturally if you're using them; don't force all baritones to the lower line just because it's available.
• If you're using the recorded accompaniment, establish a tempo in rehearsal without it first so singers own the 6/8 feel before adding the track.

Program this as an upbeat moment in a Christmas concert, perhaps following a quieter processional or sacred piece to shift the mood toward festive energy. It also works well as a sing-along finale if your venue permits audience participation.

• Reading and maintaining 6/8 meter and feeling the pulse in two
• Blending in three-part mixed voicing with optional parts
• Tuning and balance in simple harmonic progressions
• Connecting text to melody in traditional carol style