Two Christmas Ballads by Kirke Mechem SSAA - Sheet Music
By Kirke MechemBeautiful poems by American poets Sara Teasdale and Phyllis McGinley, each telling a very human Christmas story. Teasdale's “Carol” contrasts the magnificence of the songs of angels and kings with the baby Jesus, who “fell asleep before the song was done.” McGinley's “Ballad” is a retelling of the ancient legend of Befana the Housewife, always too busy to greet the new-born babe until it is too late. The Choral Journal called these two pieces “brilliant choral writing...enthusiastically recommended...”
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Choir Piano Accompaniment
- Ensembles:
- SSAA 4-Part Women's Choir
- Genres:
- 20th Century Christmas Carols
- Composers:
- Kirke Mechem
- Publishers:
- G. Schirmer
- UPC:
- 073999856385
- ISBN:
- 9780634084492
- Format:
- Octavo
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Kirke Mechem
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 34
- Size:
- 6.75x10.5x0.08 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 2 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.50485638
Composed by Kirke Mechem. Choral. 20Th Century, Christmas, Classical, Concert. Octavo. 34 pages. G. Schirmer #ED4242. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50485638).ISBN 9780634084492. UPC: 073999856385. 6.75x10.5x0.08 inches.
Beautiful poems by American poets Sara Teasdale and Phyllis McGinley, each telling a very human Christmas story. Teasdale's “Carol” contrasts the magnificence of the songs of angels and kings with the baby Jesus, who “fell asleep before the song was done.” McGinley's “Ballad” is a retelling of the ancient legend of Befana the Housewife, always too busy to greet the new-born babe until it is too late. The Choral Journal called these two pieces “brilliant choral writing...enthusiastically recommended...”.
Song List
The Ballad Of Befana
Christmas Carol
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- Ensemble:
- SSAA 4-Part Women's Choir
- Publisher:
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