Christmas is a time for making music especially in ensembles. This edition with its very easy arrangements for two violins viola and cello is ideal for beginner string players to get into the Christmas spirit. The 27 pieces are based either on works of Baroque composers such as Lully or Handel or on traditional mostly German Christmas carols. One of the pieces requires an additional violin another a viola.With their uncomplicated structure and accompanying parts which tie in closely with the melody these pieces encourage ensemble playing from an early age.

String Quartet-A collection of 12 traditional carols for easy string quartet (Grade 2) from master arranger Bruce Healey. This group of delightful arrangements will become your most valuable resource of holiday music for years to come. Eachcarol is given a fresh creative treatment yet is expertly arranged with younger players in mind. Songs include: Away in a Manger ? We Wish You a Merry Christmas ? Deck the Halls ? Ding Dong Merrily on High? God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ? Greensleeves ? O Come All Ye Faithful ? Chanukah Oy Chanukah ? O Holy Night ? Pat-A-Pan ? Silent Night ? Three Holiday Songs (Medley including The DreydlSong Jingle Bells and Joy to the World).Also available for:00841986 Solo Violin and Piano 00842194 Solo Viola and Piano 00842195 Solo Cello and Piano String Orchestra:? 04490308 Conductor Score ? 04490309 Violin 1 part ? 04490310 Violin 2 part ? 04490311 Violin 3 part (Viola T.C.) ? 04490312 Viola part ? 04490313Cello part ? 04490314 String Bass part ? 04490315 Piano ? 04490316 Opt. Harp ? 04490317 Opt. Percussion

Favorite Carols arranged for Beginner String Quartets-Favourite carols and festive tunes have here been creatively arranged for the beginner quartet (Grade 1???2 ) by the ever-resourceful Mary Cohen. From the more solemn to the extremely boisterous these arrangements explore a wide range of musical styles as well as many interesting string effects (including simple harmonics col legno pizzicato and tremolo). Conscious of the limited rehearsal time available in the mad rush up to the annual carol service or Christmas concert Mary has also provided invaluable technique tips to help deal with problems which might otherwise disrupt the musical flow. There are plenty of opportunities for audience participation too for the more adventurous!

Par VASKS PETERIS. ‘Christmas – Peace on Earth’ is the leading motive of the String Quartet, a tenet of faith as well as an expression of hope. In the first part of the work Vasks uses themes from a well-known Christmas carol, while the second part is strongly influenced by Latvian folksongs and dances. The third section, with a chromaticiscm strongly reminiscent of Shostakovitch, investigates and questions the feasibility of any peace in our society. The final, calm and slightly melancholy section symbolizes ‘Peace on Earth’ by means of sonorous sustained choirs./ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes