Away in a Manger: Lyrics, Meaning, and Historical Background

Away in a Manger

arranged by Jerry Frazier

Grade 1

This arrangement of “Away in a Manger”  offers a quiet contrast of style for your holiday concert. The arrangement features two “Away in a Manger” melodies. The first melody is actually the melody for “Flow Gently Sweet Afton” and it was written by Robert Burns in 1791. The second melody is the more familiar traditional “Away in a Manger”.

The arrangement features moderate ranges and rhythms and the foundation voices share the melody at times.