Bethlehem

SKU: HL.14024140

ISBN 9780711934597. UPC: 884088431419. 8.5x11.0x0.041 inches. English.

A short cycle of five engaging and musically satisfying songs, retelling the christmas Nativity story with the bright new star guiding all to Bethlehem. On The Road To Bethlehem provides an enjoyable celebration of the Christmas story and is great fun to sing. The songs are designed for children aged 9 and over. Duration: 10 mins. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.

SKU: CA.624700

ISBN 9790007011970.

SKU: MN.50-1057

UPC: 688670510571.

Traditional text with Joseph Barnby tune BETHLEHEM. Sensitive English-style arrangement. Meditative anthem.

SKU: CF.CM9606

ISBN 9781491154281. UPC: 680160912780. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: C major. English. Charles A. Coffin (1844-1926).

Bethlehem Carol was the result of a commission in 2000 from the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The request came from the Cathedrals music director, Russell Jackson; he had very much liked the Italian Fable cum Violin Concerto (The Big Sword and the Little Broom) I had written in 1997 for the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra. Russell chose the text by Charles Coffin, a French poet and educator whose hymn verses were often translated into English. My approach toward setting the poem was my usual one; that is, to translate literally the words into music (note the dips into the minor mode for the cave of Bethlehem and the child of poverty.) But most of all, I wanted to capture the sense of joy and peace brought by the arrival of the Christ Child.
Bethlehem Carol was the result of a commission in 2000 from the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The request came from the Cathedralas music director, Russell Jackson; he had very much liked the Italian Fable cum Violin Concerto (The Big Sword and the Little Broom) I had written in 1997 for the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra. Russell chose the text by Charles Coffin, a French poet and educator whose hymn verses were often translated into English. My approach toward setting the poem was my usual one; that is, to translate literally the words into music (note the dips into the minor mode for athe cave of Bethlehema and athe child of poverty.a)A But most of all, I wanted to capture the sense of joy and peace brought by the arrival of the Christ Child.
Bethlehem Carol was the result of a commission in 2000 from the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The request came from the Cathedral's music director, Russell Jackson; he had very much liked the Italian Fable cum Violin Concerto (The Big Sword and the Little Broom) I had written in 1997 for the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra. Russell chose the text by Charles Coffin, a French poet and educator whose hymn verses were often translated into English. My approach toward setting the poem was my usual one; that is, to translate literally the words into music (note the dips into the minor mode for the cave of Bethlehem and the child of poverty.) But most of all, I wanted to capture the sense of joy and peace brought by the arrival of the Christ Child.
Bethlehem Carol was the result of a commission in 2000 from the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The request came from the Cathedral's music director, Russell Jackson; he had very much liked the Italian Fable cum Violin Concerto (The Big Sword and the Little Broom) I had written in 1997 for the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra. Russell chose the text by Charles Coffin, a French poet and educator whose hymn verses were often translated into English. My approach toward setting the poem was my usual one; that is, to translate literally the words into music (note the dips into the minor mode for the cave of Bethlehem and the child of poverty.) But most of all, I wanted to capture the sense of joy and peace brought by the arrival of the Christ Child.
Bethlehem Carol was the result of a commission in 2000 from the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The request came from the Cathedral’s music director, Russell Jackson; he had very much liked the Italian Fable cum Violin Concerto (The Big Sword and the Little Broom) I had written in 1997 for the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra. Russell chose the text by Charles Coffin, a French poet and educator whose hymn verses were often translated into English. My approach toward setting the poem was my usual one; that is, to translate literally the words into music (note the dips into the minor mode for “the cave of Bethlehem” and “the child of poverty.”)  But most of all, I wanted to capture the sense of joy and peace brought by the arrival of the Christ Child.

The German composer Joseph Ignaz Schnabel (1767-1831) was a descendant of a musical family. During his lifetime he occupied several musical posts including Violinist, Organist, Concertmaster, Conductor, Music Teacher and managing director of the Royal Institute for Church Music. Schnabel composed masses, hymns, vespers, military music and a clarinet concerto. His choir work Transeamus usque Bethlehem is still widely performed and Wil van der Beek has produced this excellent arrangement for concert band which does justice to the original.

Der deutsche Komponist, Geiger, Organist, Dirigent und Musiklehrer Joseph Ignaz Schnabel komponierte Messen, Hymnen, Vespern, Militärmusik und ein Klarinettenkonzert. Sein Chorwerk Transeamus usque Bethlehem wird noch immer weltweit aufgeführt. Wil van der Beek schuf ein ausgezeichnetes Arrangement des Stückes für Blasorchester, das dem Original absolut gerecht wird.

Le compositeur allemand Joseph Ignaz Schnabel (1767-1831) a composé des messes, des vêpres, des hymnes, de la musique militaire et un Concerto pour Clarinette. Son oeuvre pour Choeur Transeamus usque Bethlehem est encore chantée de nos jours. Wil van der Beek en a réalisé un excellent arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, fidèle la version originale.

Il compositore tedesco Joseph Ignaz Schnabel (1767-1831) ha composto messe, vespri ed inni, musica militare nonché un Concerto per Clarinetto. La sua opera per coro Transeamus usque Bethlehem è cantata ancora oggi. Wil van der Beek ne ha realizzato un eccellente arrangiamento per orchestra di fiati, fedele alla versione originale.