Angels We Have Heard on High

Sudden key changes, minimalistic rhythmic patterns, and the use of ethnic percussion make this well-known tune leap into joyful celebration!  “A real kick!”

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Angels we have heard on high

Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply

Echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo

Shepherds why this jubilee,
Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be,
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria In Excelsis Deo

Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing.
Come adore on bended knee
Christ our Lord, the newborn king.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo

SATB & Piano
$2.35 #C-1018CH

Orchestral Score and Parts 
$190.00 #C-1018FS

Orchestration: 1121 2200  str., 3 perc., hp.