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Victor C. Johnson
Quoting THE FIRST NOEL and
JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING
by J. S. Bach
2003 Heritage Music Press, a division of The Lorenz Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is a criminal offense subject to prosecution.
THE CCLI LICENSE DOES NOT GRANT PERMISSION TO PHOTOCOPY THIS MUSIC.
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A Joyful Noel
Peacefully; expressively q = ca. 100
Traditional English Carol
and V. C. J.
Duration: approx. 2:40
*Also available for SATB (15/1771H), SSA (15/1772H) and Two-part (15/1859H).
**Flute part is on page 11.
Ranges: Part I Part II
Three-part Mixed Chorus*, Piano and Flute**
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they lay

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night that

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Gradually slowing
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Broader q = ca. 84
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now with

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down to the


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child born so

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joy and de -

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King of

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