Away in a Manger
Away in a Manger
Mueller - Christmas Carol
This beautiful and famous Christmas carol Away in a Manger is set to the tune Mueller by James Ramsey Murray.It was first published in 1887 in Dainty Songs for Little Lads and Lasses (New York : J. Church Co., 1887).
At that time, Murray gave it the subtitle Luther's Cradle Hymn, refering to the German reformer Rev. Martin Luther (1483-1546).
However, it is now generally accepted that Luther did not compose this song, but that Murray himself did.
The authors of the lyrics remain unknown.
This score is an arrangement for easy string quartet (violins I and II, viola and cello).
It is set in the key of A Major.
It is appropriate for Grade 3 string players.
The violin I, violin II, viola and cello parts may all be played in the first position.
Please note that there exists an alternate version of Away in a Manger by William James Kirkpatrick : Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick).
Duration : 00:46 per verse
Source : James Ramsey Murray, Miscellaneous Sacred Songs.
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