Rejoice

Instrumental Intro (15 seconds)
Instruments: Soft piano chords, soulful saxophone riff, light bass groove, gentle guitar strumming.
Spoken Intro (Soloist, joyful but smooth, leading into the song):
"Kenya, the world, rejoice and celebrate!
This is a time for joy, a time for praise,
Let’s lift our voices, together, and sing ‘Rejoice!’"
Choir (In unison, bold and joyful but smooth):
"Rejoice! Rejoice! Christ is born today!"
Instruments: Light claps from the choir, piano highlighting the melody, saxophone riff in the background.
Verse 1
Soloist (Smooth tenor, talk-singing in a Kirk Franklin style):
We praise You, Almighty God, You sent the Savior,
Jesus Christ, our hope, peace to all mankind.
(Pauses, speaks with energy)
Jesus, He is the Savior, He’s our hope today,
And today we rejoice, with joy and love we say!
Instruments: Soft piano continues, saxophone fills the space with smooth, jazzy notes. Bass and guitar add subtle groove.
Choir (Alto & Tenor harmonies, soft call-and-response):
Aaaaah, Rejoice, Christ is born today,
Aaaah, Rejoice, He is our Savior, hey!
Chorus (Choir, with energy and soul):
Hosanna, Hosanna! Rejoice today with joy!
Joy to the world, Christ the Lord is here!
Hosanna, Hosanna! Rejoice today with joy!
We sing together, Christ is Lord indeed!
Instruments: Full band kicks in with drums, bass, and piano, creating a smooth yet uplifting groove. Saxophone riffs continue to punctuate the melody.
Verse 2
Soloist (Soprano, sweet and soothing, more spoken word):
Peace on earth, good will to men,
In heaven there’s rejoicing,
We’ll give thanks forever, You’re good, Father, we praise You.
(Spoken with passion)
We pray, saying, rejoice today,
We thank You forever, Jesus… You are the Savior!
Instruments: Piano and bass continue, drums keeping a smooth rhythm. Light guitar adds texture.
Choir (Call and response):
Soprano: "Rejoice today!"
Choir: "Christ the Savior!"
Soprano: "A joy so great!"
Choir: "Our peace today!"
Bridge (Soloist, with soulful, spoken word style)
Soloist (Baritone, passionate and deep):
We sing, we sing, together now,
In the name of Jesus, be glorified forever,
We sing with joy, with praise,
Rejoice today, Christ the Savior,
We pray, saying, our joy is here!
Instruments: Saxophone solo backed by choir hums and rhythmic claps. The band continues softly in the background.
Final Chorus (Key Change for Energy)
Choir (Soprano leads, with Tenor and Alto harmonizing):
Hosanna, Hosanna! Rejoice today with joy!
We sing with happiness, Christ the Savior’s here!
Instruments: Full band plays with increased energy—drums, bass, and piano all in sync. Saxophone flourishes during the chorus.
Soloist (Ad-libs over the choir, speaking in between lines):
“Come on, let’s give Him praise!”
“Lift your hands and say ‘Christ is Lord!’”
“We celebrate You, Jesus!”
“Let the church say Amen!”
Outro (Calm but soulful)
Soloist & Choir (In unison, with warmth and reflection):
Amen, Rejoice today, Christ is born today!
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