The Huron Carol, set for voice and harp, is also suitable for melody instrument, such as flute or recorder, with harp or piano accompaniment. This arrangement works also for two harps, with the easier Harp 1 part on the melody and Harp 2 on the more complex accompaniment. The accompaniment is set for one verse in the original Huron language, two verses in French and three verses in English. The Huron Carol, Jesous Ahatonhia, is the first Canadian Christmas carol and possibly the first of the New World. The words in the Huron language are believed to have been written by Father Jean de Brebeuf, a Jesuit missionary who lived among the Hurons from 1626 to 1649.

Nine arrangements, some familiar and some new. Excellent repertoire for those who play parties, receptions and other public venues. Fingerings are judiciously provided for ease in sight reading or for study purposes in teaching. A set of lead sheets is included at the back of the collection, complete with rehearsal letters, repeat signs, interludes and multi-measure rests. These can be used by any other instrumentalist such as flute, violin, cello, guitar or keyboard. Permission is given to copy the lead sheets for additional instruments.

Titles: The Huron Carol (Canada), Good Christian Men Rejoice, O Christmas Tree (Germany), Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (Italy), The Sleep of the Infant Jesus, Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabelle, March of the Three Kings, Pat-a-pan (France), The Icy December (Spain).

Volume 2 in this series of standard Christmas melodies with lovely harmonies. Click on the samples to get an idea of how these arrangements flow. As in the first volume, the arrangements are in key order so that the entire collection can be played as a continuous suite, if desired. Lever and pedal changes are well-planned and well-marked. Keys of F, C, G, and D major (or relative minors). Table of Contents: What Shall I Give/What Is This Fragrance?, The Sussex Carol/I Saw Three Ships, Away in A Manger, Noel Nouvelet/Pat a Pan, The Huron Carol/I Wonder As I Wander, Christ Child's Lullaby, Personent Hodie, Oxen and Sheep/Let All Mortal Flesh, Angels and Shepherds/Polish Lullaby, In the Bleak Midwinter/Baloo Lammy.