Description
A Christmas Carol probably dates from 1894, however it was self-published (at considerable expense) by Ives in 1922 in a volume entitled 114 Songs. Here, there’s no hint of the quirky atonality he would come to be known for. Here, all is serene: a gentle lullaby with a lilting, cradle-rocking feel.
Ives also wrote the lyrics:
Little Star of Bethlehem!
Do we see Thee now?
Do we see Thee shining o’er the tall trees?
Little Child of Bethlehem!
Do we hear Thee in our hearts?
Hear the Angels singing:
Peace on earth goodwill to men! Noel!
O’er the cradle of a King,
Hear the Angels sing:
In Excelsis Gloria, Gloria!
From His Father’s home on high,
Lo! for us He came to die;
Hear the Angels sing:
Venite adoremus Dominum.
Here in free PDF arrangements for wind quintet and wind quartet.
