A Child Is Born Upon This Night
A Child is Born Upon This Night – Joyful Christmas Choir Arrangement (SATB, Piano/Strings, Percussion)
Introduce your choir and audience to a fresh, uplifting Christmas carol with A Child is Born Upon This Night, an English-language choral arrangement based on the Swedish carol “Ett barn är fött på denna dag” — itself adapted from Martin Luther’s timeless hymn “Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her.”
This SATB setting blends the joyful Swedish melody with newly written English lyrics inspired by both the Swedish and German texts. The result is a vibrant and reverent celebration of the Christmas season, perfect for concert programs seeking something unique yet grounded in sacred tradition.
✨ Arrangement Features:
Voicing: SATB (also adaptable for other ensembles)
Instrumentation: Piano or strings, with optional harp and percussion
Style: Upbeat, classical Christmas choral arrangement
Language: English, with lyrical roots in Swedish and German hymns
Perfect for: Holiday concerts, church services, or sacred Christmas events
With music and text unfamiliar to most English-speaking audiences, A Child is Born Upon This Night offers a beautiful opportunity to showcase something new and meaningful during the holiday season.
