Cradle Medley
Joseph Dearest / Sleep, Little Jesus
by Hieronymus Praetorius
3-Part - Sheet Music

SAB choir, alto voice solo, Bass voice solo, organ accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-5388

Joseph Dearest / Sleep, Little Jesus. Composed by Hieronymus Praetorius. Arranged by Doug Denisen. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night. Christmas. Tune Name: Josef, Liebe, Josef Mein, Lulaj?Ze Jesuniu. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #5388. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5388).

English. Text Source: 1) Hieronymous Praetorius, 2) Traditional Polish carol.

Alternates between familiar German and Polish carols in an imagined dialog between Mary and Joseph over guarding the sleeping infant. Toward the end the two carols are superimposed. Lovely melodies scored for SAB voices and soloists with organ. Learn it in not much more than one rehearsal.

Lovely melodies scored for SAB voices and soloists with organ.