SKU: PR.UE038029

UPC: 803452073116.

In a true performance piece, Igudesman starts us off, appropriately, with Jingle Bells, but a Jingle Bells heard through his ears. This polite opening quickly morphs into an Igudesman-style Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, followed by other surprises of sacred and secular bent. His opening note, Kind of Christmassy with a touch of Hannukah, is apt, as his (recommended) sung We Wish You a Merry Christmas leads directly into I Have a Little Dreidel. Timid violinists are advised to stick with the generic Silent Night (which, surprisingly, also makes an appearance here, along with Auld Lang Syne). True performers of advanced skills will want to work this oddity into their holiday program this year. Christmas Confusion is challenging for both players, but will delight audiences with surprising quotes from familiar materials.

SKU: CZ.9798870828015

The Christmas Duet Fun Book Series is the ultimate holiday music resource for young music students who want to enjoy the magic of Christmas through the joy of playing music! In this series, we've compiled a collection of duet books for flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, violin, viola, and cello that are perfect for beginners and intermediate players. The music is easy to play, yet still engaging and fun, making it the perfect tool for music educators looking to introduce their students to the world of duet playing. The duet books can be mixed and matched, allowing for heterogeneous groupings of instruments, and the songs included in the series cover both traditional hymns and popular secular music. With a variety of classic and contemporary holiday tunes, players can have fun while developing their technique, intonation, and rhythm. The series is designed to inspire and motivate young musicians during the holiday season, as they work together to create beautiful music and memories that will last a lifetime. With the Christmas Duet Fun Books, young musicians can experience the joy of playing music with others and the magic of the holiday season. Whether it's for a school performance, family gathering, or just for fun, this series is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to celebrate the holiday season with music. Easy to play Christmas and Hanukkah duets for a festive holiday season include O' Come Little Children, Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella, Jolly Old St. Nick, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, O Come All Ye Faithful, Angels We Have Heard on High, We Three Kings, Joy to the World, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, Up On the Housetop, Toyland, O Holy Night, Away in a Manger, Go Tell It on the Mountain, The First Noel, I Have a Little Dreidel, Dreidel Turn, and The Hanukkah Song.

SKU: PR.114419160

ISBN 9781491131619. UPC: 680160679607. 9 x 12 inches.

Wernick's tenth String Quartet was written for the Emerson String Quartet, with whom he had previously collaborated (his String Quartet No. 4 is also dedicated to the ensemble). The Emerson premiered the work in Berlin in March, during a European tour of three countries. A performance was also scheduled for their appearance at Tanglewood, July 23. String Quartet No. 10 is crafted in three movements: Prelude, Fuga Pomposa & Postlude (Maestoso); Scherzo Serioso (with a secular song of thanks); and CODA (Lamentoso).

SKU: AP.1-ADV6403

UPC: 805095064032. English. Traditional 18th Century Carols.

Featuring God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and Deck the Halls with Bows of Holly, this well-crafted coupling of two popular Christmas carols has been arranged for string quartet. Ideal for holiday programming or as an encore piece.