4-Hands for Christmas, Vol. 2: More Sparkling Piano Duets


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Share the joy of the season with a partner this Christmas! Like the beloved first volume, "4-Hands for Christmas, Volume 2" combines the talents of four well-known arrangers with timeless carols to delight pianists around the globe. Meeting the needs of a variety of moods from serene to celebratory, this collection will brighten your holiday services and programs.




Sleigh Ride Duet Fantasy


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Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" is a holiday favorite, and this setting for advanced piano duet gives it a fresh twist. It begins with Anderson's jingling melody and some musical banter between the primo and secondo players, and then it launches into a series of variations that take the listener on a journey through a variety of styles, from gently swirling, impressionistic arpeggios to a triumphant coda with brilliant, virtuosic passagework. Audiences will enjoy a number of other musical surprises along the way.




Rhapsody Grandioso


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This grandiose duet for late-intermediate level pianists is sure to be a show-stopper! The dramatic opening in D minor and 4/4 meter sets the stage for a key change to D major. Both primo and second parts feature octaves, full chords, and sixteenth-note passages. The final section returns to D minor with a change of meter to 2/4 and a faster tempo. Glissandi in both parts bring the piece to an exhilarating close.




Duet Showstoppers


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Famous tunes by Leroy Anderson, Felix Arndt, Zez Confrey, Paul Desmond, and Scott Joplin are featured in these charming piano duets. The accessible arrangements are perfect for intermediate to late intermediate pianists and can be used for recitals, ensemble practice, or just for fun. Titles: *Bugler’s Holiday *Dizzy Fingers *The Entertainer *Nola *The Syncopated Clock *Take Five *The Typewriter







Saturday Sleigh Ride


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Late-intermediate students will love to play this duet in a fast 4/4 meter that flies back and forth over the keys, first in D minor and then in D major. The melody and the accompaniment alternate between primo and secondo, and phrases featuring staccato and legato are frequently traded back and forth. Some syncopation and accents add rhythmic variety. This duet is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike!




The Etude


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Includes music.




Ukrainian Bell Carol


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This piano-duet rendition of the "Ukrainian Bell Carol" is a sure-fire audience winner. Written as free variations, the traditional melody undergoes several transformations---from a lighthearted polka to a brilliantly intense, virtuosic finale. Along the way, the players navigate crossed-hand playing, scales, trills, arpeggios, octave passages, exciting rhythms, and changes of meter. Audiences will enjoy a number of other musical surprises.




Catalog of Copyright Entries


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The Best of Cindy Berry


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In addition to being one of the best-loved and most popular composers for church choirs, Cindy Berry has also delighted audiences with her wonderful writing for solo piano. The Best of Cindy Berry merges both of these talents by offering original solo piano arrangements of her popular choral works. Titles: I Give You Praise * Go Ye! * Remember Me * I Will Keep My Eyes on You * New Every Morning * By the Gentle Waters * Almighty, Unchangeable God * Yours Is the Kingdom * A Strong Tower * Joy Overflowing.




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