A haunting choice to introduce your mid-level choirs to a cappella choral textures, and a nice counterpoint to the season of Major tonalities. The composer writes: "I was introduced to this tune from a beautiful children's picture book illustrated by Frances Tyrrell. The imagery of the Christ child appearing in a far-removed cultural context was eye-opening as I considered the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Jesus I knew. I was delighted to find a lesser-known, hauntingly beautiful, and fresh Christmas piece in the face of more familiar carols. It was like re-discovering the nativity story for the first time through someone else's perspective."

A SATB arrangement with optional piano suitable for less-than-average high school groups, middle school groups, church choirs, or community choirs. Conservative range. Great for teaching 3/8 time. Accompaniment includes chords for less than average accompanists. Christmas carol usable for holiday concerts and Christmas church services.

A dramatic setting of this traditional French carol with colorful changes of mood and texture.

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