A Child Is Born in Bethlehem
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Vocal Forces: SATB
Accompaniment: Piano
Separate Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass, Percussion
Text Source: "Puer natus in Bethlehem," Latin hymn, 14th c., tr. Anonymous, alt.
Series: Christmas
Difficulty Level: E/M
Description:
This gently rocking 6/8 setting of the Puer natus in Bethlehem translation adopts a quasi-Celtic style that employs a device reminiscent of a Scotch “snap,” as well as a verse in which the men’s voices provide a drone to support the lyrical lines of the women’s parts. A lovely piece to use when you have a string ensemble and wind players at your disposal.
Flute, oboe, string quintet and percussion parts are optional. Percussion part is for finger cymbals and wind chimes
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Seasonal: Christmastide
Liturgical: Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day
Scored for: Mixed Ensemble, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds
Number of Pages: 12
Language: English
Format: Octavo