The 19th-century poet, Philips Brooks, was inspired on his journey to the Holy Land when he travelled to the town of Bethlehem one Christmas Eve. It became the basis of his famous poem, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," for which Lloyd Larson has crafteda new melody in this charming choral anthem. The text also draws from William Neidlingers "The Birthday of a King." This setting comes from Lloyds cantata Were You There on That Christmas Night (code no. 8611). Orchestrations: Conductors Score,Flute, Oboe (or Soprano Sax or Clarinet), Clarinet in B-Flat, Horn in F (or Clarinet), 2 Trombones (or Baritone T.C.), Tuba, Percussion 1 & 2, Piano, Harp, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello,String Reduction.