Away In A Manger (from A Symphony Of Carols): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Joseph Martin
Item: 35-PK00276204
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Away In A Manger (from A Symphony Of Carols)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00276204
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About the Arranger: Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected choral arrangers in American music education. His arrangements span the entire liturgical and seasonal calendar, with particular strength in carol settings that balance accessibility with musical sophistication. Martin's work appears regularly in school and church choirs across the country, where directors value his gift for creating parts that challenge singers without overwhelming them.
Beyond arranging, Martin has built a career as a composer and conductor deeply invested in the choral art form. His understanding of what works in the rehearsal room informs every arrangement he creates, making his scores both musically rewarding and pedagogically sound.
Why we love this
Martin's treatment of this beloved carol strips away overly sentimental arrangements to reveal the song's genuine tenderness. The instrumental pak format gives you flexibility to perform with or without accompaniment, and the orchestration sits comfortably for school ensembles while maintaining the dignity the text deserves.
What to expect
Quiet reverence meets genuine warmth in this arrangement. The simplicity of the melody unfolds over lush but never cloying harmonies, creating an intimate space where the text about a newborn in humble circumstances becomes vivid. This is carol singing at its most sincere.
Who it's for
Holiday concerts need a genuine moment of reflection, and this setting works for choirs ranging from beginning through advanced ensembles. Directors programming winter or Christmas concerts will find a piece that sits comfortably in any vocal lineup without requiring soloists or exceptional ranges.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with subtle dynamic growth rather than starting at full volume; the carol's quiet beauty depends on singers finding space within the melody.
- Balance the harmonic support so that inner voices don't disappear into the accompaniment but instead contribute to the warmth of the chord.
- Allow singers to breathe musically between phrases without creating choppy articulation; this carol needs continuity even when rests occur.
- If using the instrumental pak as accompaniment, ensure the ensemble hears it during rehearsals early enough to lock into the harmonic foundation before polishing the vocal line.
How to use it
Place this near the beginning or middle of a holiday concert where it can serve as an emotional anchor before building toward more energetic fare. Pairing it with a brighter arrangement of a different carol earlier in the program creates nice contrast and reminds audiences why this melody endures. It also works beautifully in winter assemblies or community events where you want to include something the audience recognizes immediately.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with restraint and dynamic control in the quiet register
- Blending and balance in four-part harmony
- Phrasing shaped by text rather than bar lines
- Intonation awareness in sustained harmonic passages