Silent Night

Austria

SONG NOTES

Silent Night, originally Stille Nacht in German, was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr. The song was first performed in an Austrian church on Christmas Eve 1818.

Alternate English verse:

Silent night, holy night

Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar

Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah

Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born

Singing and Listening

Silent Night may be sung as a lullaby, with a gentle rocking or swaying motion. While listening to or singing this song, the children can rock their bodies to feel the beat and meter of the song. They can also experience singing piano, legato, and creating smooth phrases with their voices.

AUDIO RECORDING FOR LISTENING, SINGING ALONG, AND LEARNING:

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PDF of Score: Silent Night