Also published in the November-December 2016 issue of The Organ Portfolio. So who exactly were these Magi? Permission is granted for one person to print one copy for personal use. Sheet music for Piano. PDF Sample Score View Sample PDF. Music by John H. Hopkins; arranged by Richard Kingsmore. It is to be played in the five-finger position, with both thumbs on middle C. For your greater enjoyment, this sheet music includes the lyrics in English (one verse and chorus). As for fingering, you'll need to help them decide. Here are some cute children reenacting the story of "We Three Kings": Download arrangements from early beginning through early intermediate piano. Be sure to check out the other Christmas music, free technique tips, and more on this website!
The version for beginning intermediate piano below is the first one I arranged, a few years ago. Hopkins composed the song in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where he was a pastor at Christ Episcopal Church. It is suggested to have been written in 1857 but did not appear in print until his Carols, Hymns and Song in 1863. Bidur Kumar: Thanks a lot for building such a nice site where people can easily find and free download sheet music for beginners. 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. Yet the number three is not found in Matthew's nativity. 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. Product Type: Digital Sheet Music. And indeed, in The Perfect Start for Note Reading, a book I use with beginning note-readers, that is done constantly. Although there is no scriptural basis for stating dogmatically that there were three wise men, the belief in Three Wisemen stems solely from Matthew's mention of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as gifts to the holy family. Three Kings of Orient - Epiphany CarolThis score is an arrangement of the Epiphany carol We Three Kings of Orient Are for beginners on the piano. Voicing: Handbells, No Choral.
The free sheet music on Piano Song Download has been composed and/or arranged by us to ensure that our piano sheet music is legal and safe to download and print. The easy version of We Three Kings for piano splits the melody between the right and left hands. Included are three versions: - Standard Notation. What is known for sure is that the Magi were followers of the Zoroastrian religion. English and Welsh words on the copy. "We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, " goes the famous Christmas carol, but from where? They were given the names Gaspard (or Caspar, who sang the melody), Melchior, and Balthazar. I usually try to make these Christmas songs easy to play (but still sound full and interesting) so they can be learned by Christmas. Hopkins wrote the tune KINGS OF ORIENT for his text, with which it was first published. They can be seen as eternal spiritual symbols, or as a mysterious complement to the gospel of Luke's more detailed nativity story. Though it was written by an American of European descent, the tune also has the potential to be performed in a manner reminiscent of the Middle Eastern culture in which the Christmas and Epiphany stories actually took place.
The tune can be sung in harmony on the first and last stanzas and every refrain, but in unison on the middle stanzas. Listen for reference to the CHRIST CHILD LULLABY, a traditional Scottish carol, which requires a simple lever change to transition into the Mixolydian mode. The word Magi is a complicated one and has been translated many ways, including shaman, sorcerer, wizard, and astrologer. In 1857, he composed the music and lyrics to We Three King from Orient Are (usually shortened to just We Three Kings). This product is a digital download. But those who believe in the real existence of the Three Kings have put great effort into uncovering their origins. The text of We Three Kings of Orient Are (usually just referred to as We Three Kings) is based on the biblical story of the three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem to see the birth of Christ. We Three Kings - TTBB01535 Write a review. Together, the verses create a mood as they hint of the whole life-and-death drama of the Christ Child's story by weaving a tapestry of pictures and feelings.
Lyrics: Contains complete lyrics. Arrangement by Alan Llewelyn Thomas of the carol, We three Kings for upper voices. See my page Twelve Major Keys Chords and Scales, and download "The Key of C" if this concept is new to you. Rating: Easy Medium. Refrain First Line:||O star of wonder, star of night|.
Recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists I Cannot Be Silent by Jim Papoulis, SSA with pianoWritten with the Young Voices Toronto, these students wanted to express the need to find a collective voice, to bring... Read More ›. The "Three Kings" were seen as real-life symbols of worldwide submission to Christ's rule, and under the names Balthasar, Gaspar/Casper, and Melchior, were reported to be the kings of Arabia, India, and Persia, respectively. This is my favorite Christmas song and I would definitely recommend it. Liturgical Use:||Scripture Songs|. 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. Notable recordings of this carol include those by The Beach Boys, Burl Ives, Patti Smith and John Rutter.
You do NOT need a Dropbox account and you do NOT need to sign in to access and download the files. Published by: Hope Publishing Co. The Two Happy Bears are excited about the holiday and are eagerly counting every second! Duplication for the purpose of resale is not permitted, except to recover direct printing costs from a student. For a countdown to Christmas, visit the How Many Days Until Christmas page. This sheet music appears in the following collections: We Also Recommend. I recommend this song for anyone who is looking for a Christmas song to play for the holidays, or even just to challenge their sight reading. Season: Epiphany, Christmas. Digital files may not be shared. Liturgical: Epiphany. In 1872 Hopkins was ordained an Episcopal priest and later served as rector at Christ Episcopal Church (Williamsport, PA).