Well known for his fresh settings for holiday works for strings, John Leavitt once again provides a new sound and sense to a familiar tune. The tuneful “Il Est Né” is charming in this new treatment for string orchestra, enhanced with tasteful, simple percussion (opt.)
“This fresh setting of the seventeenth-century French carol, 'Il est né, le divin enfant,' in G and C, is a lovely piece...Piano and percussion greatly enhance the performance. A perfect holiday addition for an advanced middle school ensemble.”--American String Teacher