How Beautiful Is the Child

Though this setting for SATB choir, keyboard, guitar and assembly is not specifically intended for children as many of Landry_x0019_ s pieces are, it is informed by a similar sensibility: with a tuneful diatonic melody, jaunty foursquare rhythm, regular phrase lengths, and straightforward choral writing, this song will appeal to singers of all ages. Its lyrics focus on not only on Jesus_x0019_ s birth but also the coming of the Magi, so it can be sung throughout the Christmas season.