Voicing: Two parts, hand drum, flute, triangle
Arranger: Shirley W. McRae
The 17th-century origin of this sprightly Provencal carol is announced by hand drum, triangle, and ornamented drone keyboard accompaniment to a Flute solo. The first stanza is unison with light keyboard and handbell accompaniment, while the second stanza is two-part decorated with a Flute obbligato. The final stanza returns to unison but combines the Flute obbligato and handbells. The result is a sparkling expression of the wonder and joy of the nativity scene.