Book Description

Scroll below for a video example(s) of scores as played on Finale.This volume of 10 sacred Christmas instrumental duets includes settings of the following: Away in a MangerGood Christian Men, RejoiceHe Is BornIn the Bleak MidwinterInfant Holy, Infant LowlyO Come, Little ChildrenO Come, O Come, EmmanuelShepherds' Cradle SongThe Sleep of the Infant JesusWhen Christmas Morn Is DawningEach duet includes interchangeable parts for each of the following instrument groupings: C Instruments in Treble Clef (flute, oboe, violin, viola, keyboard, etc.)Bb Instruments in Treble Clef (Bb clarinet and trumpet, tenor sax)Eb Instruments in Treble Clef (alto sax, baritone sax, alto clarinet, etc.)F Instruments in Treble Clef (F horn)C Instruments in Bass Clef (trombone, baritone, tuba, bassoon, cello, etc.)Low C Instruments in Bass Clef (tuba, string bass, etc.)The parts are transposed in concert key. One C Flute could play with one Bb Clarinet or any other preferred combination, or any numbers of players could be assigned to the duet parts to create flexibly-paired small ensembles. These duets work well with high school-level bands, especially those groups with imbalanced or incomplete like-instrumentation and with adult church ensembles. Many of the duets could be prepared by students independently empowering them to showcase their skills during programs, or they also will provide engaging reading under the tutelage of a private teacher in a studio setting. Place this volume in your files. The purchaser is free to make copies of parts for rehearsal and performance purposes for years to com