by Robert Legg & Stella Vassiliou

7 to 13 yrs - KS2, KS3 - optional 2-part harmony (2m 02s)

Download includes: piano-vocal score, lyrics sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme - Christmas, Nativity, Three Magi, Spiritual Journey

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Content - As well as depicting the three magi's long, arduous journey towards Bethlehem, this atmospheric song also conveys the essence of spiritual journeying. Travelling in the direction of this long-foretold birth - and uncertain what to expect - these three wise men don't seem to feel so wise after all!  With simple harmony (optional) that is easy to teach and learn, this is a great piece to feature in a carol concert at Christmas, ideal for young choirs.

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Lyrics sample

The road is long and hard

But we must keep going.

The stones dig in our feet,

But we follow the star.

Our minds are lost and confused...

What will we see when we get there?

We hardly know where we are:

We follow the star.

Our loads are hard to bear,

       (are hard to bear)

But we must keep going.

       (must keep going)

How long before we’re there,

       (before we’re there)

As we follow the star?

       (follow the star)

'Journey Of The Magi' features in the cantata  'One Bright Star'