Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.548482

Composed by Mueller. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3386547. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548482).

Traditional Christmas song arranged for Viola & Piano. Third verse features new harmony. Score: 2 pg. Part: 1 pg.

Away in a Manger

Away in a Manger is a popular Christmas song published originally sometime in the later 19th century and performed throughout the world. In England, it is considered one of the two most popular carols of all time; a 1996 poll ranked it as a tie for second place. To begin with, many thought it was written by Martin Luther, but now the song is considered to be absolutely American. The most common musical arrangements are by William Kirkpatrick (1895) and James R. Murray (1887). The melody was first published, as Luther's Cradle Hymn, by James R. Murray. Then, came a confusing series of explanations about how Martin Luther wrote the song. Murray even went so far as to suggest that Luther wrote it for his children. As a result, the song has become known as simply Mueller. Nobody knows who this Mueller actually is, but the name stuck.

Popularity

By the 1880’s the cradle song was being performed in church. By the 1990’s the song was becoming the most popular Christmas song of all time. It was sung in school, in church, and at home by nearly everyone.

Other musical settings

The first musical setting published with the lyrics appeared in the Little Children's Book for Schools and Families (1885). The title was Away in a Manger. This edition is the first one not to attribute the song to Martin Luther. Charles H. Gabriel was the first arranger to present the third verse. He also composed and published a large number of different arrangements of the song. In one of his settings, he supplies a chorus for each verse with asleep sung in canon. Another prevalent accompaniment uses the lyrics to an old Normandy carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions of this product at www.jamesguthrie.com

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.968509

Composed by Words by Charles Wesley, Music by Lowell Mason. Arranged by Lawrence H. Underwood. Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and part. 9 pages. Lawrence H Underwood #6569419. Published by Lawrence H Underwood (A0.968509).

Arranged by veteran performer and music educator, Lawrence Underwood, as the eleventh installment in his 2021 Hymn Song Collection series, this brand-new setting of O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing takes this beloved melody on a tour through meter and style, building in musical tension until its dramatic conclusion! Suitable for use as special music in church or as a recital piece, this new arrangement is sure to make an impact!