Living in this world means getting to rub shoulders with people from many different cultures. We’ve learned that there’s a rich heritage that our Hispanic friends have to share with us. Here’s a carol from Puerto Rico, the title of which, A la media noche, translates to “at midnight”.
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A la media noche al rigor del cielo Nace Jesu Cristo, redento del Cielo. Al la media noche el gallo cantaba, Y en su voz decía ya Cristo ha na cido. Entre pajas nace del cielo gran Rey Su madre lomira sin poderle dar |
At midnight, amidst the severity of the cold is born Jesus Christ, redeemer of the heavens. At midnight the rooster was singing and in his voice was saying that Christ has been born already
In the straw He is born from the heavens,great King.
His mother is looking at him without being able to give |
Church Calendar: Christmas
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I wish you could have seen the faces of our handbell choir after I introduced “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” on our first Zoom meeting. Their eyes were like owls and it was silent. Then a quiet voice slowly whispered, “That’s beautiful!”
I told them I almost didn’t listen to it because we usually hear it every Sunday during Advent. But your arrangement brings this standard to a new level. We are looking forward to playing your version!
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Hi Janis,
Thank you so much for the kind words! Carla and I hope you and your handbell choir enjoy playing O Come, O Come Emmanuel!
If you make a video of your ensemble playing our arrangement, we’d love to see it!
Happy Ringing,
Larry