This is a tuneful and attractive setting which looks at the town of Bethlehem through the eyes of travelers who are going to see the child Jesus. The main melody is set is 8/8 time which easily divides into groups of three, two and three. It’s scored for SSA choir with keyboard accompaniment and ideal for boy choir or girl choir. There are opportunities for optional solos in the piece and the piano part is of medium difficulty. This piece would be ideal for a nativity play or part of a Christmas service or concert. The vocal ranges are as follows: Soprano 1: C4 – G5; Soprano 2: C4 – D5 and Alto: A flat 3 – F5 (in optional solo part). (Duration: 04:09)

If you like this choral piece, you might also be interested in the other Colin Kirkpatrick Nativity Anthems in this SSA series (also available in SAT and SATB versions): And a Star is Shining in the East, I Saw Three Ships, Sing! For a Boy has been Born, and Rejoice and Sing on Christmas Morn and others.