CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SOLO PIANO
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William J. Bullock's Christmas Bearers of the Spirit brings a new perspective to the traditional tale of the birth of Jesus Christ in this inventive theme and variations for solo piano!
FROM THE COMPOSER:
Traditionally, our view of Christmas revolves around Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus Christ. But, Luke’s telling of the Christmas story invites a broader view. By introducing additional figures, it prompts us to remember that pious Jews knew that God was sending his Messiah to save the people. In a sense these figures Bear the Spirit of the Messiah as Luke unfolds his story. Four of the figures speak in “song”: Elizabeth (1:42-45), Zechariah (1:68-79), Mary (1:46-55) and Simeon (2:29-35). Anna is portrayed not with words but actions, giving thanks for the child to all who will listen.
This Theme and Variations draws attention to the figures around Jesus whose words and actions directed attention to the reason for his coming.
DURATION: 7'37"
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First printing, May 2023
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Allegretto = 92 Theme: Luke, the Evangelist pedal sim. 4 più pedal sim. 8 rit.rit. a tempo 12 poco rit.poco rit. 16 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT (Theme and Variations in F) for Solo Piano Copyright © 2022 T.U.X. People’s Music Publishing Company, LLC. International Copyright Secured. Printed and engraved in the U.S.A. All Rights Reserved including Public Performance. Learn more about all of our amazing titles at Tuxpeoplesmusic.com William J. Bullock (b. 1943) 1970/rev. 2005 SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase
L'istesso tempo Variation I: Elizabeth pedal sim. 20 23 più pedal sim. 27 rit.rit. a tempo 31 poco rit.poco rit. 35 2 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase
Variation II: Zechariah
marcato Pesante = 84
39 43 rit.rit. 47 a tempo 51 rit.rit. a tempo 55 3 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase
Variation III: Mary, Mother of Jesus
L'istesso tempo, ma affettuoso
58 62 più rit. 66 cresc. poco a poco al fine a tempo 70 senza rit. 73 4 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase
Grazioso e appassionato = 66 Variation IV: Anna, the Prophetess l.h. l.h. 77 l.h. sim. 82 2 2 2 2 2 2 87 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 92 2 2 rit.rit. a tempo l.h. l.h. 97 5 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase
2 2 102 2 2 2 2 107 marcato Maestoso = 72 senza rit. Variation V (Finale): Simeon 111 1. 2. 115 6 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase
poco legato 119 marcato e cresc. rit.rit. a tempo 123 3 3 3 3 127 rit.rit. a tempo 130 7 CHRISTMAS BEARERS OF THE SPIRIT SE0077-01 PERUSALCOPY legaluserequirespurchase