Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1295545
By Sylvia Miles. By Sylvia Miles. Arranged by Sylvia Miles. Christmas,Medieval,Multicultural,World. 8 pages. Sylvia Miles #885841. Published by Sylvia Miles (A0.1295545).
This is one of the oldest extant carols; it has been dated to the C13. There's nothing ancient about its style though, it's full of life, and positively skips along.
It may have its origins in the book of Isaiah ch 1 v 3: the ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib.
This arrangement is for SSA choir with piano accompaniment and optional violin. If you have a friendly violinist, the violin line adds a real sparkle!
People who aren't used to singing in French won't find it too taxing (I hope!) as there's lots of repetition in the verses, and the refrain stays the same.
Translation: v1.Between the ox and the grey donkey the little boy sleeps.
Ref: A thousand heavenly angels, a thousand seraphim, fly around this great God of love.
v2: In Mary's arms sleeps the fruit of life.
v3: Between roses and lilies sleeps the divine child.
v4: Surrounded by the cheerful shepherds the little boy sleeps.
