Sweet Little Manger Child

Voicing: SATB with Keyboard and Opt. Concert Band
Music by Robert MacGimsey
Arranged Larry Clark & Rae Moses

This understated and tasteful arrangement for the holiday season contains a unique pairing of the African-American spiritual Sweet Little Jesus Boy with one of the most beloved traditional carols, Away in a Manger. Larry Clark, arranger and composer extraordinaire, continues to find creative ways to seamlessly combine well-known Christmas favorites, creating arrangements that sound as if the two songs were always meant to be performed together. Originally scored for band, the choral arrangement for Sweet Little Manger Child can be performed with band or piano accompaniment. You and your students will enjoy learning and performing this stunning arrangement!