The Latin text of this lullaby has been known and admired for centuries. It was translated into English by S. T. Coleridge (1772-1834). This arrangement is written for combined Concert Band and Chorus, but may be performed by Concert Band alone The choral part is shown in the score, but is not included as a part of the downloadable music. This arrangement is compatible with the published vocal score, X433, ISBN 9780193432413, available to buy from Oxford University Press or the Press's international sales agent(s), or in the USA from C. F. Peters Corporation.