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O Little Town of Bethlehem for Saxophone Trio
22642102
22642102
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Saxophone Trio,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1342277
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #927791. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1342277)."O Little Town of Bethlehem" is a beloved Christmas carol with an exciting history. It was written by Phillips Brooks in 1868 for the Sunday school children at his Philadelphia parish, Holy Trinity Church, following a pilgrimage to Bethlehem in 1865. The hymn beautifully describes the little town asleep on the December night. It gracefully modulates from a description of Christmas into examining the meaning of Christmas, encouraging charity, faith, and the coming of Christ into the human heart. The hymn is generally sung to its original tune, "St. Louis" by Louis H. Redner in the United States, and to "Forest Green" by Ralph Vaughan Williams in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland. The hymn has continued to be a favorite for many people as they celebrate Christmas.
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" has been used in popular culture as a beloved Christmas standard on both sides of the Atlantic. It has been performed by various artists, such as Sarah McLachlan, The Staple Singers, and Amy Grant, and featured in Christmas albums and performances, contributing to its enduring presence in popular culture. The song's timeless and evocative lyrics, paired with different tunes in the United States and Britain, have made it a staple in the Christmas music repertoire, showcasing its cultural significance and widespread appeal.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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