For unto us a child is born
... To Dr. Ann W. McKinley ...
Edition
Ref. :
AM 115
(16 p.)
Type of material:
Full score
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
20th century
(1980-1989)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Anthem
Mood of the piece:
joyous
Type of Choir:
SATB (4 mixed voices )
Instruments:
Handbells (7)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
G major
Duration:
3.5 min.
Liturgical Use:
Christmas
Biblical references:
Isaiah :
9, 6
Comment(s):
The simple handbell parts may be played by the singers. The text of this anthem is carved over the northwest portal of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York City