Description
This collection spans four centuries, with an emphasis on European carols. It is suitable for 2nd year/early intermediate players. Most carols have one verse that can be repeated as needed. Four carols have two verses, the second of which places the melody in the second part with an obbligato in the first. In this Christmas series, instruments can be mixed and matched. All books are written in the same concert key so that any grouping of players can join together in celebrating the season! Though some carols are in traditional hymnal keys, most vary by a whole step to accommodate the ranges and keys of all instruments in the series. The flute MP3 provides a recording of all pieces. The duet bass part occasionally crosses due to range. The carols and their concert keys are:
Angels From the Realms of Glory, B-flat
Angels We Have Heard on High, F
Bring the Torch, Jeanette Isabella, F, modulating to C
Deck the Halls, E-flat
Ding Dong Merrily on High, F
The First Nowell, E-flat
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, E-minor
Good Christian Men Rejoice! E-flat
Good King Wenceslas, F
Go Tell It on the Mountain, F
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, F
Here We Come A-Caroling, C
The Holly and the Ivy, E-flat
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, E-flat
I Saw Three Ships, F
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, F
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, B-flat
Joy to the World, B-flat
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, F
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful, E-flat
O Come, Little Children, B-flat
Silent Night, B-flat
Sing We Now of Christmas, F-minor
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, F
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, B-flat
