Il est ne (He is born)

Il est né, le divin Enfant (English: He is born, the divine Child) is a traditional French Christmas carol, which was published for the first time in 1862 by R. Grosjean, organist of the Cathedral of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, in a collection of carols entitled “Airs des noêl lorrains.” The text of the carol, which is written in four stanzas, details the birth of Jesus and the wait of 4000 years for the event, as told by the prophets. It also calls on the Kings of the Orient to attend the child.

This is an arrangement that audience and performers will really enjoy. There are some fast double tonguing passages which makes this Grade 5.

Instrumentation:

• 4 Trumpets in C/Parts 1 & 2 required Bb Piccolo Trumpet
• 4 Horns
• 3 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Timpani
• Percussion (Triangle, Snare, Chimes, Cymbals)