Puer Natus in Bethlehem
David Drexler
About this work:
A simple setting of the Christmas text meant to evoke a mood of calm and mystery. The melody used is the 14th century German Benedictine processional, not the better-known descant from the Piae Cantiones.
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:03:00
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Unknown
Instrumentation: 1 Organ, 1 S, 1 A, 1 B, 1 Other Percussion Instrument(s)
Instrumentation notes: Includes a simple handbell part (3 players, 6 bells within one octave). Score available at
the composer's web site.