A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Arranger: Nicholas Palmer

Translator: Hamilton Montgomerie MacGill

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Vocal Forces: SATB, Solo

Accompaniment: Piano

Tune Name: Puer natus in bethlehem

Text Source:
Puer natus in Bethlehem
, 13th c. Latin Christmas hymn; tr. Hamilton Montgomerie MacGill, 1807–1880, alt.

Music Source: 14th c. tune

Series: Christmas

Difficulty Level: E/M

Description:

Ring in the sounds of this 13th-century Christmas hymn with a dazzling new arrangement from Nick Palmer. This piece features two solo voices, with the choir (and assembly, if desired) singing the refrain “In cordis jubilo.” The unchanging nature of the refrain makes this arrangement ideal for a processional.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Seasonal: Christmastide

Liturgical: Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day, Epiphany

Topical: Joy

Number of Pages: 12

Language: English; Latin

Format: Octavo

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