The Child Is Born in Bethlehem
Arr. © 2020 GIA.
Item #: G-10051
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Accompaniment: None
Instrumental parts included: Handbells, Percussion, Flute
Tune Name: Puer natus in bethlehem
Text Source:
Puer natus in Bethlehem, 13th c. Latin Christmas hymn, tr. Elizabeth Charles, 1828–1896, alt.
Music Source: 14th c. tune, arr. Chris de Silva
Series: Christmas
Difficulty Level: E/M
Description:
This arrangement of the chant PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM includes a newly composed eight-measure interlude between each verse. Percussion parts provide rhythmic syncopation to drive each verse forward. Melodic contour is enhanced by flute and handbell parts.The percussion part is for snare drum or high tom and triangle.
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Seasonal: Christmastide
Liturgical: Christmas Day, Christmas Night, Christmas Vigil
Topical: Praise, Most Holy Trinity
Scored for: Handbell
Number of Pages: 16
Language: English
Format: Octavo