Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Hört, die Engelschöre singen) - Sheet Music for Recorder Felix Mendelssohn

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Festive Arrangement for Soprano Recorder Solo

Bring festive splendor into the Christmas season! This one-page solo arrangement of the world-famous Christmas classic „Hark! The Herald Angels Sing“ was specially conceived for soprano recorder. It is ideal for festive performances, music lessons, or making music together at home.

The arrangement impresses with a clear, well-organized score layout and includes the English original text as well as the German translation directly beneath the melody.

Product Details & Musical Features:

• Instrumentation: Soprano Recorder Solo (range up to E'')
• Difficulty Level: Easy Intermediate / Leichte Mittelstufe
• Key: G Major
• Time Signature: 4/4 Time
• Tempo: Maestoso (quarter note = 96) – for a majestic, festive character
• Length: 1 page (ideal for the music stand, no page turns required)
• Text: One Verse of the Song placed directly beneath the notes in English and in German.

Special Extras for Practice:

• Flexibly Accompanied: Above the melody line, the chord symbols for accompanying instruments in C (such as piano, keyboard, guitar, or organ) are indicated. Playing together is therefore possible at any time without difficulty.
• Practical Notation: Added dynamic markings (mf and mp) support musical expression, while precisely placed breath marks make the piece especially playable and ideal for training and performance.

Use the MP3 audio sample (piano accompaniment) to get a first impression or to use the piece directly as a play-along!