Christmas Oratorio — opening chorus

J. S. BachBWV 248

Key

D

Time

3/8

Tempo

♩=96

AO focus

AO3

Form

Jauchzet, frohlocket! — joyful D-major chorus with timpani opening, three trumpets.

Teaching points

• Timpani solo opening
• Three trumpets + drums festive D major
• AO3: festive Baroque architecture