Two Christmas carols for a cappella mixed chorus (SATB) organ, and percussion, arranged in the classical style: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" (with brief soprano solo), and "Puer Natus in Bethlehem" (with optional parts for finger cymbals and timpani.)
The German, English, and Latin sing the same message. Soprano descant reaches a high G.
Composer: Michael Praetorius
Arranger: Noel Goemanne
Lyricist: Translation by Theodore Baker
Difficulty: Moderate
Performance time: 4:00
Reference: Luke 2