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A Christmas Lullaby: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words by Alice Jean Cleator, music by Donald Moore

Item: 00-A-00015497

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015497

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About the Composer: Donald Moore

Donald Moore

Donald Moore earned his Bachelor of Music in organ performance and Master of Arts in Teaching from Kent State University. For decades, he has maintained his role as Organist-Choirmaster at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, while building an extraordinary catalog of over 500 published works across sacred, secular, educational, and popular choral genres, as well as organ and piano compositions and eight instructional books.

Moore's prolific output has earned him seventeen ASCAP Composers Standard Awards, and his works appear regularly at state contests, festivals, and music conventions across the country and internationally. The American Choral Directors Association recently recognized him among 400 elite composers of historical significance in American choral music. Beyond composing and arranging, Moore has also authored substantial educational materials and maintains an active involvement in competitive midget car racing.

Why we love this

Moore writes holiday music that never sacrifices musical substance for seasonal convenience. This recording gives your ensemble a carefully prepared accompaniment that captures the gentle, intimate character of a lullaby without overshadowing the choir's voice. The piece sits comfortably in most ranges and allows singers to focus on expressive phrasing rather than struggling with difficult writing.

What to expect

A Christmas Lullaby wraps familiar holiday warmth in quiet tenderness. The piece invites your singers and listeners into an intimate moment rather than a grand celebration, with gentle harmonies that settle comfortably around the melody like a soft blanket on a winter evening.

Who it's for

This recording accompaniment works best for church choirs, school choirs in grades 4 and up, and community ensembles preparing holiday services or concert programming. Singers who benefit from a stable harmonic foundation for learning their parts will find this accompaniment especially useful during rehearsals and performances.

How to get the most out of it

  • Allow the recorded accompaniment to establish the intimate mood from the opening; your choir will blend more naturally when they enter into an already-settled harmonic environment.
  • Shape phrases with gentle dynamic waves rather than dramatic contrasts; the lullaby character calls for warmth and stillness over theatrical gesture.
  • Pay attention to vowel consistency across all voice parts to maintain the unified, peaceful texture the arrangement requires.
  • Resist the urge to rush the tempo even when the piece feels simple; simplicity requires confidence and rhythmic security.

How to use it

This piece naturally fits into the quieter portions of a Christmas concert, perhaps following more energetic festive selections or opening a second half with reflective carol arrangements. It also works beautifully in worship settings during Advent or Christmas Eve services where restraint and reverence shape the musical landscape.

Skills your students will build

  • Blending with recorded accompaniment while maintaining independent vocal lines
  • Sustaining soft dynamics and controlling tone quality in quieter music
  • Balancing ensemble sound across varied voice parts
  • Shaping legit musical lines with minimal dramatic gestures

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