By Ruth Kenward 

7 to 11 yrs  -  KS2  -  optional harmony   (1m 38s)

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Download includes  –  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme  –  Christmas, Nativity, spiritual journey

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Content  –  An energetic Christmas song in which the shepherds are called to leave their flocks and journey to Bethlehem, guided by the angel’s message and a shining star.  A good song for KS2 to include in nativity presentations or carol concerts, with simple harmony and counterpoint parts also making it useful for school choir.

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Lyrics Sample -

Bethlehem is calling

Across a dark blue night.

       (Bethlehem is calling)

Bethlehem is calling!

You’ve got to go tonight!

       (Bethlehem is calling)

Starlight is leading you

To somewhere out of sight.

Bethlehem is calling

Across a dark blue night.

Listen! An angel voice

Said you must leave your sheep.

       (Listen! Listen!)

Stand up! Now rub your eyes!

You have no time for sleep.

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'Bethlehem Is Calling' features in the 15-song collection 'Come On Christmas'