Unto Us a Child Is Born

When the Christmas season arrives, few texts resonate in the choir loft quite like the prophetic words of Isaiah. Pepper Choplin’s "Unto Us a Child Is Born" takes this beloved scripture and sets it with a joyful, classical brightness. It is a piece that immediately lifts the spirit, carrying the profound announcement of the Nativity with an energetic and structured grace.

Though this particular sheet provides the piano accompaniment rather than the vocal parts, the driving rhythm and bright articulation in the keys give us a clear sense of the song's celebratory mood. It is the kind of accompaniment that supports a choir beautifully during a Christmas concert or a festive Mass, driving the voices forward as they proclaim the birth of the Saviour. The classical feel of the arrangement brings a sense of deep reverence while keeping the energy wonderfully alive for the congregation.