The Star Seemed Near and Friendly/Tu Scendi dalle Stelle

Featuring a new English translation by Fr. Willard Jabusch along with the tradition Italian text, this children's Christmas song features a two-part musical setting suitable for children's choir or treble choir. The tune, by St. Alphonsus Liguori, has been arranged by Carl Rutterson to include a new vocal harmony as well as a new keyboard and guitar accompaniment. With its lilting 6/8 and stepwise melody, it is sure to find a place in any Christmas program.