Sleep, My Child: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Sleep, My Child: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-21142
Price: 1.65 USD
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A Partner Song with "All Through the Night"

Music by Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid

Item: 00-21142

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A wonderful new partner song with "All Through the Night." The new partner melody is beautifully flowing, and pairs perfectly with the familiar folk melody. Written expressly for 2-part voices, this piece is ideal for any young and beginning choral group. Gentle, easy piano accompaniment, or use the SoundTrax CD.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081200637

SKU: 00-21142

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About the Composer: Mary Donnelly

Mary Donnelly spent three decades teaching general music and choir in Nevada schools, where she developed a gift for writing accessible, engaging pieces for young singers. Her path to music education was unconventional: she started as an English and French major at the University of Nevada, Reno, but discovered her real passion while organizing children's choruses in college. After earning a Master's degree in Education from Lesley College with a focus on arts integration, she committed fully to classroom teaching and composition.

Since 1985, Donnelly has collaborated with George Strid on an extraordinary catalog of work. What began as a reading-week musical project for a sixth-grade class evolved into a prolific partnership spanning over two hundred songs and twenty-five full musicals. Her compositions consistently reflect her deep understanding of what young singers need: music that builds confidence, sits comfortably in developing voices, and genuinely excites performers.

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Why we love this

Donnelly and Strid have crafted something directors rarely find at this level: a partner song that feels organic rather than forced. Pairing a new melody with "All Through the Night" gives you programmatic flexibility without requiring students to already know harmonies or complex voicing patterns. The flowing new line sits naturally alongside the familiar melody, making early polyphonic singing feel achievable.

What to expect

Tender and restful, like a lullaby that invites singers to blend their voices gently together. The flowing contours create a peaceful quality that feels natural rather than arranged, allowing performers to focus on the pure joy of singing in parts rather than wrestling with complex rhythms or ranges.

Who it's for

Young and beginning choral groups that are ready to explore simple two-part writing without the technical demands of traditional SA or TB voicing. This works equally well for elementary and middle school choirs seeking repertoire that bridges unison singing and true part-singing.

How to get the most out of it

Introduce each melody separately before combining them. This clarifies the individual character of the new part and builds student confidence before blending.
Balance the two parts by emphasizing the familiar melody slightly; the established tune will anchor singers while the new partner line finds its place in the texture.
Opt for the SoundTrax accompaniment if your ensemble benefits from rhythmic reinforcement, or use the piano part for a more intimate rehearsal sound.

How to use it

Slot this into winter and holiday concerts as a moment of warmth and simplicity between more energetic selections. Its accessibility makes it ideal for building student momentum early in the concert, while its musical substance ensures it earns its place alongside stronger pieces.