For unto Us Is Born

SKU: HL.267695

The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born, British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741, for the English-language oratorio Messiah, which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio, which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah, For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas, the birth of a son, in Isaiah s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate, familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices, the Tenors, later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father and The Prince of Peace.

SKU: HP.1828

UPC: 763628141356.

Christmas hymn This version of Unto Us a Child is Born is a joyous Christmas anthem for handbells, organ with optional SATB choir based on ancient Latin text and tune. The bell part is written in block chords but the tempo is fast. Neither the bell part nor the choral score is stand-alone. Measures total 143.

SKU: LP.MU-5519T

UPC: 765762022720.

Lillenas Choraltrax CD includes stereo and split-channel mixes as well as demo recording for two Lillenas octavos: AN-3927 A CRADLE IN THE SHADOW OF A CROSS and AN-3928 FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN.

SKU: HL.49003300

ISBN 9790220119477. 9.0x12.0x0.12 inches.

24 well-known carols beginning with very easy arrangements, progressing to more challenging harmonizations. Keys chosen to make use of the most well-known chords. Selection boxes provided for your own choice of style, tempo and voice. Suitable for fingered or single-finger modes. Words included for singing along. Jingle bells * I saw three ships * Unto us a boy is born * Good King Wenceslas * Troika * Silent Night * The Angel Gabriel * We three Kings * God rest you merry, Gentlemen * Sans Day Carol * Patapan * While Shepherds Watched * The First Nowell * Rise up Shepherd * O come, all ye faithful * Away in a Manger * We wish you a merry Christmas * See amid the winter's snow * Deck the hall * In the bleak mid-winter * Once in royal David's city * Rocking * Angels, from the realms of glory * The Holly and the Ivy.