Sheet Music

Alternative title

Rejoice Christ is born

Composer

folklore

Arranger

Joan Yakkey

Lyricist

old sacred text

Publisher

Joan Yakkey

Genre

Classical / Choral music

Instrumentation

Female choir: Soprano, Alto; Children’s choir: Soprano, Alto

Scored for

Soloists, Quartet, Choir

Type of score

Vocal score

Key

D minor

Movement(s)

1 to 1 from 1

Duration

2'15"

Language

Latin

Difficulty

Easy

Year of composition

2004

Description
"Gaudete Christus est natus ex Maria Virgine" is a song belonging to the collection of the Piae Canciones, XVIth century. The tune is set here for 4 women's voices to be sung a cappella or with percussion accompaniment (on the refrain). It can also be performed by a women's ensemble, or even by instruments. Wikipedia has a photo of the original song on it's page.