HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST - for 2-part voices - with optional chimes

Sep 28, 2026

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HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST is a two-part vocal composition for S.A., T.B., and S.B. (or A./A.T.) with piano accompaniment, optionally including chimes and additional percussion such as string bass, maracas, claves, and bongos. The performance is marked at approximately 3:00 with a tempo fast (d=ca.144). Detailed vocal ranges and octave placement instructions are provided, along with footnoted guidance for substituting string bass and adjusting the piano part accordingly.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time18 min

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HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST byDAVID EDDLEMAN FOR 2-PART VOICES E-181 40 CENTS ShawneePress inc./Davarewate Ga Pa₁B₃e₇ To Miriam HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST for 2-part voices(S.A.,T.B.,S.B.,or A./A.T.*)and pianowith optional chimes,string bass,maracas,claves and bongos** Fast(d=ca.144) Performance time:approx.3:00 *S.A.:both parts sing where written. T.B.:both parts sing an octave lower than written. S.B.:Part II sing an octave lower than written. A./A.T.:Part I(Tenors and changing voices)sing an octave lower than written.Part I(Altos)sing wherewritten. **In absence of string bass,piano plays string bass part an octave lower.Instrumental parts available fromthe publisher($2.50 per set). Copyright MCMLXXVI,SHAWNEE PRESS,Inc.,Delaware Water Gap,Pa.18327(E-181)International Copyright SecuredMade in U.S.A.All Rights Reserved Chris -tus est, Ho -di-e___ na-tus Chris -tus est, Ho di na-tus *If string bass is used,piano tacet bass staff;left hand plays with right hand,8va lower.If string bass is notused,piano left hand plays bass staff 8va lower. (E-181) 5 CHIMES(opt.) Glo-ri-a,TheLordisbornto -day,_ho-di-e,the*See footnote,p.3.(E-181) (E-181) 7mpHo-di-e——Chris-tus na-tus est,Ho -di-e__Chris-tus na-tus est,0mpMARACASmp其Ho ·di-e,(opt.div.)mpHo -di-e,ho -di-eChris -tus。(St.Bass)* H(Continue 2-measurepattern.)mp | 一共 | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | (E-181) (E-181) 9 (E-181) Chris-tus na-tus (Bongos) Chris-tus na-tus Chris-tus na-tus Maracas Claves (Bongos) *See footnote,p.3. 0 Ho-di-e est, lopt.div.) Chris-tus na-tus Ho -di-e_____ est, PP 0Z Ho-di-e___ est,— opt.div.) Chris-tus na-tus est, Ho.di-e * (St.Bass) Ho-di-e_ est, est. Ho-di-e Chris-tus na-tus 十七 % 头 (E-181)

FAQs

What performers are specified for HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST?

The piece is written for 2-part voices (S.A., T.B., S.B., or A./A.T.) with piano, with optional chimes and additional percussion.

How long is the performance time and what tempo is indicated?

It is marked fast (d=ca.144) with an approximate performance time of 3:00.

What happens to the piano part if string bass is not used?

The piano plays the string bass part one octave lower in the absence of string bass, and the left hand plays bass staff 8va lower per the provided guidance.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Miles