Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

The melodic fragment associated with the words “Glory to” (as in “Glory to the new-born king!”) serves as the unifying motive in this relatively simple composition.

Subtle phrasing of the motive, as marked in the first five measures, will make the piece more meaningful. Beyond that, no special treatment is required, just a basic legato. In the second-to-last measure, the half-note F in the left hand should be interrupted just enough to all…