Sheet Music

Alternative title

Near the Cradle of Jesus

Composer

Unknown (works before 1850)

Arranger

Joan Yakkey

Lyricist

Unknown (works before 1850)

Translator

Joan Yakkey

Publisher

Joan Yakkey

Genre

World / Ethnic / Italian

Instrumentation

Female choir: Soprano, Alto; Children’s choir: Soprano, Alto

Scored for

Soloists, Trio, Choir

Type of score

Vocal score

Key

E minor

Movement(s)

1 to 1 from 1

Duration

2'30"

Language

Italian

Difficulty

Medium

Year of composition

2004

Description
"Near the Cradle of Jesus§": An early Italian Christmas Carol set for 3 equal voices in modal Renaissance style harmonies. Text is in Italian, translation into English is included on the pdf and on the sample score. This can be sung as a selection for a Christmas Concert, or even during a Church service.

The score can also be performed with 3 instruments.