Instrumental Solo, Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1764738
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. This edition: pdf, streaming. Christmas, Historic, Holiday, Standards, Traditional. Individual part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #1325086. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1764738).
This tender and contemplative organ setting of Away in a Manger unfolds in five contrasting yet seamlessly unified sections, perfectly suited for Advent and Christmas services, preludes, or reflective interludes.
The arrangement opens with the beloved carol melody (cantus firmus) in the soprano above a quietly flowing trio texture, evoking a sense of peaceful reverence. The second section gently transfers the melody to the pedal, supported by a delicate interplay of voices in the manuals. A thoughtful bicinium follows, giving intimate focus to the carol’s simplicity through paired dialogue between two independent lines.
A graceful modulation to the submediant introduces a warm manual trio with the melody returning to the soprano. The final section restores the tonic key, presenting the cantus in the alto voice within a serene five-part texture that brings the piece to a satisfying and tranquil close.
Subdued registration, gentle counterpoint, and flexible voicing make this setting ideal for organists seeking a lyrical, meditative work that honors the carol’s childlike serenity while offering textural variety for expressive playing.
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Instrumental Solo, Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1764738
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. This edition: pdf, streaming. Christmas, Historic, Holiday, Standards, Traditional. Individual part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #1325086. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1764738).
This tender and contemplative organ setting of Away in a Manger unfolds in five contrasting yet seamlessly unified sections, perfectly suited for Advent and Christmas services, preludes, or reflective interludes.
The arrangement opens with the beloved carol melody (cantus firmus) in the soprano above a quietly flowing trio texture, evoking a sense of peaceful reverence. The second section gently transfers the melody to the pedal, supported by a delicate interplay of voices in the manuals. A thoughtful bicinium follows, giving intimate focus to the carol’s simplicity through paired dialogue between two independent lines.
A graceful modulation to the submediant introduces a warm manual trio with the melody returning to the soprano. The final section restores the tonic key, presenting the cantus in the alto voice within a serene five-part texture that brings the piece to a satisfying and tranquil close.
Subdued registration, gentle counterpoint, and flexible voicing make this setting ideal for organists seeking a lyrical, meditative work that honors the carol’s childlike serenity while offering textural variety for expressive playing.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
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your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
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