Would I Miss The Miracle?: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Douglas Nolan / By Pamela Stewart
Item: 35-PK00178117
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From the opening melodic line that rises effortlessly over peaceful chords, this captivating choral illuminates the true meaning of Christmas. Both artful and spiritual, the anthem presents quiet truth while also confronting the listener with these questions: Will we miss the miracle? Will we see the King?
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00178117
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About the Composer: Douglas Nolan
Douglas Nolan has built a distinguished career as a composer and arranger with deep roots in Christian music. His works consistently demonstrate a gift for combining accessible melodies with meaningful theological depth, making sacred music both singable and spiritually substantive for church and concert settings.
Why we love this
Nolan refuses to treat Christmas repertoire as sentimental filler. The song poses genuine questions about spiritual awareness rather than settling for aesthetic comfort, and the orchestration creates an intimate space for those questions to land. Your singers will feel the difference between singing about the holiday and singing about what it asks of us.
What to expect
Serene and unsettling at once. The peaceful harmonic language creates an expectant atmosphere while the central questions create productive tension. There's beauty in the vulnerability of asking whether we're really paying attention to what matters most.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for Christmas repertoire that respects both the intelligence of the singers and the seriousness of the season. This works for church choirs, concert choirs, and community ensembles seeking music that illuminates rather than decorates.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melodic line with intention. The effortless quality comes from singers who understand the phrase arc, not from singing without direction.
- Balance the choir against the orchestral accompaniment by rehearsing with the recording early. You'll discover where your voices need weight and where they can thin out for transparency.
- Let the quiet moments breathe. Resist the urge to push through the peaceful chord progression; stillness is the point.
- Emphasize the rhetorical questions in your text interpretation. The lyrics ask listeners to examine themselves, so your delivery should invite rather than answer.
How to use it
Position this as a centrepiece in a Christmas concert where other pieces can respond to it rather than compete with it. The introspective character makes it especially powerful as a second half opener or as a moment of meditation between more festive selections.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained, ringing tone over flowing orchestral accompaniment
- Phrasing long melodic lines without instrumental punctuation
- Interpreting text as a lyrical and theological statement, not just words to sing
- Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining individual line clarity