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About Noel Regney

Noël Regney, born Léon Schlienger, was a distinguished French songwriter and World War II veteran, primarily recognized for his contributions to popular and Christmas music. His musical style often blended classical influences with accessible melodies, conveying powerful messages of peace and hope, most notably in his enduring holiday classic, "Do You Hear What I Hear?". Regney's significance in music history stems from co-creating one of the most beloved Christmas carols and penning the English lyrics for other international hits, leaving a legacy of songs that resonate with listeners across generations.

Born in Strasbourg, France, Regney created his professional name by reversing and altering his birth name, Léon Schlienger.
During World War II, despite being drafted into the Nazi army, he deserted to join the French Resistance, serving as a double agent and sustaining a gunshot wound.
The inspiration for "Do You Hear What I Hear?" came during the tense Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, when Regney, feeling despair, observed two mothers with smiling babies in strollers in New York City, leading him to write the lyrics as a prayer for peace.
While he typically composed music for his and Gloria Shayne's collaborations, Regney initially wrote both the words and melody for "Do You Hear What I Hear?" before asking Shayne to compose a new musical setting.

Noël Regney's sheet music offers rewarding performance opportunities for musicians of various skill levels, from beginners to intermediate players and vocalists. Pieces like "Do You Hear What I Hear?" are widely available in arrangements for easy piano, big note, piano/vocal/guitar, mixed choir, and even instrumental ensembles, making them accessible across different instruments and performance settings. Performing Regney's compositions is particularly fulfilling as they combine memorable melodies with profound lyrical content, allowing musicians to convey messages of hope, peace, and the joyous spirit of the holidays.