Christmas Is Coming ALTO Mack Wilberg

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Christmas Is Coming arranged by Mack Wilberg, with additional lyrics by David Warner, is a lively and exuberant choral setting of the traditional English rhyme. In Christmas Is Coming, Wilberg combines lyrical melodic contour with his unmistakable orchestral choral style, transforming the simple tune into a vibrant, full-bodied celebration. Syncopated rhythms, bright choral exchanges, and energetic build-ups create a sense of bustling holiday cheer, while Warner’s added text enriches the piece with themes of kindness, goodwill, and festive community spirit.

Mack Wilberg is widely admired for his expansive, cinematic approach to choral arranging, particularly in his work with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. His settings often blend accessibility with grandeur, featuring lush harmonies and dynamic contrasts. David Warner, a poet and frequent collaborator, supplies supplementary lyrics that complement the original rhyme with warmth and storytelling charm.

Lyrics:
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat,
Please to put a penny in the old man’s hat;
If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do,
If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you.

Voices are singing, and hearts are filled with cheer,
Sharing gifts of kindness as Christmas Day draws near.
Hope and joy around us, the season’s blessings true—
Open wide your hearts now, and God bless you.

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