Kleiner Engel — Baptism Song Sheet Music for Choir & Piano
The original voice-and-piano edition of this beloved baptism song, by its composers Paul Lorenz & Christine Karl
Edition facts
Kleiner Engel by Paul Lorenz and Christine Karl, arranged by Paul Lorenz for SATB choir, violin and piano: 5 pages of music, delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €29.90.
- Instrumentation
- Piano · Violin
- Choir
- SATB
- Pages
- 5 pages
- Edition
- 2015
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
A child has just entered the world, and in this moment — before the first words are spoken, before the photographs are taken — you want music that carries the weight of everything you feel. Kleiner Engel was written precisely for this: the quiet center of a baptism ceremony, where a choir’s voices can lift an entire congregation into something beyond language. This voice-and-piano edition is the authoritative, original-composer edition — the only score that comes directly from the people who created this piece.
Composed by Paul Lorenz and Christine Karl and performed by Ensemble Zeitlos, Kleiner Engel has become one of the most beloved baptism songs in the German-speaking world. Whether you lead a twelve-voice village choir or a large parish ensemble, this professionally engraved edition gives you everything you need for a flawless, moving performance — the complete voice-and-piano score with its Solo and Tutti markings, and the licence for performances by your choir included as standard.
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Piano & Choir
€29.90SATB choir, violin and piano · 5 pages · PDF (A4)
Three A4 pages at ♩ = 74 — the vocal line above a fully written-out piano part, with Solo and Tutti markings so a choir can join in unison. High-resolution PDF, delivered the moment you pay.
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“Kleiner Engel” is also published in this scoring — with its own score preview and full details on the edition page.
View this edition →Quality in detail
- Original Composer Edition: The only authorized score — composed and approved directly by Paul Lorenz and Christine Karl. No third-party derivative.
- Professional Engraving: Spacious, readable notation at the correct staff size — suited for choir stands, piano benches, and iPad displays at equal clarity.
- Licensed for Your Choir: Your purchase licenses this edition for performances by your choir — baptisms, weddings, family celebrations. Reporting of public performances to GEMA/AKM/SUISA is handled by the organiser as usual.
- Instant PDF Delivery: Your files arrive by email immediately after purchase — print-ready or open directly on your tablet before the ceremony.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need a different key or a custom voicing? Contact Paul Lorenz Music directly for tailored arrangements.
Kleiner Engel sheet music at a glance
| Song | Kleiner Engel — Paul Lorenz & Christine Karl, released by Ensemble Zeitlos in 2015; the authorized original-composer edition |
| Arrangement | Solo voice and piano, with Solo/Tutti markings for choir |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Vocal line and fully written-out piano part — 3 A4 pages at ♩ = 74 |
| Difficulty | Grade 3–4 — church choirs and amateur ensembles of all sizes; piano accessible to intermediate players |
| Format | High-resolution PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed for performances by the purchasing ensemble; public performances reported to GEMA/AKM/SUISA by the organiser as usual |
| Price | €29.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
A quiet song for voice and piano, written for the emotional center of a baptism ceremony — with Solo and Tutti markings so a choir can carry the refrain in unison. This edition is written for:
- Church and parish choirs programming a baptism, christening, or naming service
- Village and community ensembles — the Tutti passages work with any number of voices singing in unison
- Wedding and family-celebration singers seeking a tender ceremonial piece
- Music directors who want the authoritative edition, straight from the composers
Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The complete voice-and-piano score — three A4 pages at ♩ = 74, with the vocal line above a fully written-out piano part
- The Solo and Tutti markings that let a choir join in unison on the refrain
- One high-resolution PDF, delivered instantly and yours to keep
Programming Kleiner Engel
Placed at the still center of a baptism — after the blessing, or as the child is presented — Kleiner Engel gives a congregation a moment to feel rather than to speak. Keep the tempo unhurried and let the piano carry the harmonic foundation while the four voices stay transparent and unforced; the piece builds naturally by the second verse without ever needing to be loud. It sits equally well in a small village church or a larger parish setting, and pairs gracefully with quieter liturgical repertoire on either side. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Kleiner Engel sheet music — frequently asked questions
What exactly is included in the download?
One high-resolution PDF of three A4 pages at ♩ = 74, headed “Stimme / Klavier” — a single vocal line above a fully written-out piano part, with the passages marked Solo and Tutti so a choir can join in unison where the score calls for it. It is not a four-part SATB score, and there are no separately extracted voice parts. If your ensemble needs a four-part setting, Paul Lorenz can write one on request.
What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?
Grade 3–4, suitable for church choirs and amateur ensembles of all sizes. The vocal writing lies comfortably within standard choir registers, and the choral parts are designed to work for small village choirs as well as larger parish ensembles. The piano accompaniment is accessible to intermediate players.
Do I need a performance license?
Your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing ensemble (your choir) at baptisms, weddings, and family celebrations. As usual, any public performance is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland — by the organiser or choir. For commercial recordings or broadcast, please contact us directly.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization services — a capability unique in the industry. Whether you need a transposition to a different key, an alternative voicing, or the addition of a solo instrument, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review all product information and contact us with any questions before purchasing.