Master artists throughout the centuries have depicted three wise men on camels as one of their favorite nativity themes. Both the lyrics and the music of "We Three Kings" were written by Reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr. as part of a Christmas pageant for the General Theological Seminary in New York City, where he was instructor in church music. I would have had to copy and paste onto a whole new document. It includes arrangements of the carol in seven different keys, as well as links to the song for band and string instruments and recorder. However, the death of King Herod is set at around 4 or 5 B. C., which would disrupt the continuity of Matthew's nativity story.
Sheet music for Piano. Around 2 or 3 B. C. there were several pairings of planets such as Venus and Jupiter that would have produced great visual interest for astronomers such as the Magi. We Three Kings - TTBB01535 Write a review. I purchase this arrangement because We Three Kings is one of my favourite Christmas songs and it did not disappoint! I have a young group of children that I have started a youth choir with and I was searching for music ideas and I came across your we bsite. They would be easy to pencil in, if you desire to turn this into a duet. As recorded on the "A Thrill of Hope" CD; Also available in the piano book, "A Thrill of Hope". Two arrangements that can give ideas for this are the organ setting in "Christmas Joy, " and the setting for handbells, percussion, and keyboard or synthesizer, "We Three Kings. Music & Text: John H. Hopkins, Jr. - We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain First Line:||O star of wonder, star of night|. Too time-consuming, at least for right now!
Yet the number three is not found in Matthew's nativity. Only verses 1 and 5 are sung as a trio. " Composer: Hopkins, Jr., J. Arranger: Dobrinski, C. Octaves: 3-5. Moderately advanced. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume; Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb. I am in 8th grade, and I enjoy playing David Hicken's music, because I love the challenge his pieces give me, and the end result is impressive and beautiful. Free Christmas sheet music "We Three Kings", now in SIX levels! Skeptics have pointed out that a star would be too high in the sky to indicate a particular town or house, but this has not prevented astronomers from seeking a real-life astronomical event that could have coincided with Christ's nativity. Scoring: Score, Brass Quintet. We Three Kings or 12 Astrologers, or Magicians. All sheet music are PDFs that you download or print from your computer or device. Little is known about the Magi, or three wise men as they've come to be known. Standard Notation and Tab.
Select the song image below for a printable PDF of We Three Kings of Orient Are, or scroll down for links to many more arrangements in seven different keys in treble, bass, and alto clefs. All of the Christmas song lyrics are included so you can sing as well as play the music! The intermediate version of We Three Kings for piano includes harmony and moving notes in the left hand. What is known for sure is that the Magi were followers of the Zoroastrian religion. This arrangement creates a wonderful sense of mystery with a time signature that shifts from 5/8 to 6/8. Score PDF (subscribers only). You will immediately receive an email with a secure link to access your files good for 24 hours once opened.
Some traditions embrace both the symbolic and literal aspects of the Three Wise Men story. Originally from Illinois, Sean holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Composition from Illinois Wesleyan University, a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from DePaul University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois. This Christmas music for classical guitar may be reprinted, but please be considerate and give credit to Douglas Niedt. Also published in the November-December 2016 issue of The Organ Portfolio. We Three Kings - Brass Quintet Score. Others have pointed out that the Greek word used, anatole, means star rising, suggesting the possibility that the Bethlehem star was actually a planet. Great for any service or gathering or your own enjoyment. And indeed, in The Perfect Start for Note Reading, a book I use with beginning note-readers, that is done constantly. Whatever their number or origin, the Three Kings have become a fundamental part of traditional outdoor nativity scenes. I learned this for my Christmas piano recital and it was very fun to play!
French Horn Quartet. Tune of the Day: We Three Kings of Orient Are. Recommended by Caryn G. and Christopher B., Sacred Piano Music Specialists Easter Hope by Thomas KeeseckerA mixture of 11 hymn tunes that are used between Easter and Pentecost. Lyrics: Contains complete lyrics. A brief note on the Magi: the Gospel of Matthew is the only biblical reference to the "Three Kings", and it really just says that some "wise men from the east" visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gold, incense and myrrh as gifts.
John Henry Hopkins, Jr. (arranged by Douglas Niedt). There are also woodwind and brass arrangements of the carol in the key of concert E flat, and string arrangements in the key of D. You can also view and print the lyrics to We Three Kings of Orient Are. In the words of the Church of England, "the visitors were not necessarily wise and not necessarily men. " Notify me of new posts by email. Becky: A thousand thanks for your beginning piano and guitar songs.
We had a short email convo and he seemed very personable and interesting. Duration, 3 mins approx. It is suggested to have been written in 1857 but did not appear in print until his Carols, Hymns and Song in 1863. 5 Glorious now behold him arise; King and God and sacrifice: Alleluia, Alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies.
The texture gradually develops from the unison first verse, into a two and three-part canon above a constant driving quaver movement in the accompaniment. Music by John H. Hopkins; arranged by Richard Kingsmore. Tempo Marking: One in a bar feel. This is the harder version of the arrangement shown at the very top of this page: Here is a similar arrangement, but easier... no moving thirds in the right hand. I really appreciate the variety of music and the different keys/versions of songs that are available. It is also the source of the English words magic and magician. Please scroll down the page for the download links. Second, though Matthew 2:11 says there were three gifts, the Bible does not say that there were also three magi, one for each gift; that is a matter of tradition. Zoroastrianism was originally a Persian religion, but in a form of Zoroastrianism known as Zurvanism, Magi was the specific title of a priestly caste that paid great attention to astrology.
You might think that this small change would not matter much in the ease of playing this song, but think again! The number of wise men is not important, but the fact that they persisted in following the light hat was given them until they found the object of their search, that they responded in worship, and that they returned home to share their experience with others all has much to tell us. In 1872 Hopkins was ordained an Episcopal priest and later served as rector at Christ Episcopal Church (Williamsport, PA). There are five stanzas and a refrain. I was just searching for some basic interesting songs for my pupil. Died: The Artist: Traditional Music of unknown author. I started this arrangement off of another one that had a single-beat pick-up note, and I couldn't delete the measure or hide it. It is a longstanding tradition, however, and the rest of the song focuses on the three gifts without mentioning their bearers. I usually try to make these Christmas songs easy to play (but still sound full and interesting) so they can be learned by Christmas. I'm a singing teacher and (before the Pandemic) choir leader. Request New Version. Because three gifts were recorded, there are traditionally said to have been three Magi; however, Matthew does not specify their number, nor their names.
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