Todd, Will - This miracle we share (SAATTBB)

for mixed voices (SAATBB) a cappella
Text: English (Will Todd)
Duration: c4 minutes
Difficulty: 3/5
Use: Christmas, Nature, Environment

The text of this new carol, written by the composer, connects the miracle of the incarnation with the preciousness of God’s gift of our earthly home – the ‘miracle we share’ is both the natural environment and also the birth of Jesus Christ. These poignant words are set to an entirely homophonic texture which allows the text to speak clearly. Todd’s recognisable lush harmonies permeates this short carol, which would make a pleasing and contemporary addition to festive season concerts and services, suitable for intermediate choirs.

Text
What can I offer to this infant king?
How can I find a gift to honour him?
Shepherds bow low, and magi bring him gold.
Angels sing praises from above.
What may I bring to show my love?

Heavenly child, this night I promise you
Care of this earth, my gift, in all I do.
Care for this world, our fragile, earthly home,
Care for creation everywhere,
Love for this miracle we share.

This earth, my gift, my care,
Love for this miracle we share.

Will Todd

Will Todd
English composer and performer Will Todd is well known for his beautiful and exciting music, encompassing choral works large and small, opera, musical theatre and orchestral pieces, as well as jazz compositions and chamber works. Best known for his choral music, his Mass in Blue has been performed hundreds of times by choirs all around the world. Notable smaller works for choir include the anthem The Lord is my shepherd, available for both upper and mixed voices, and his arrangement of Amazing Grace, which was performed at President Obama’s Inauguration Day prayer service and as part of the BBC’s Nelson Mandela Thanksgiving Service. He has collaborated with award winning choirs The Sixteen and Tenebrae, as well as with the BBC Singers, The Bach Choir, St Martin’s Voices, the Genesis Foundation and major orchestras and opera companies. Will’s music continues to be in demand by performers amateur and professional, and he enjoys a busy international schedule of commissions, performances and conducting appearances.