A Very Viola Christmas

Book/Insert/Online Audio-The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume arranged in comfortable keys can be used for players at different levels and for all kinds of occasions. All three editions (Violin Viola and Cello) include two parts foreither solo or duet performance and Piano accompaniment. The three books are all compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The online audioavailable for download provides the Piano accompaniments alone. It can be used for back-up improvisatory play-along or for pleasant listening by itself. Includes two 24-page pull-out parts for Viola I and Viola II.

Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment to support less confident groups makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided so there is something for everyone a must for Christmas!

Remember fighting off the Sandman, desperately struggling to stay awake at the chance that you might catch a glimpse of Saint Nick. Every rustle or bump made you jolt from your quilted pod and race to the living room where the lit tree posed, draped in soft light. Still no Santa! It took all your energy to climb back into bed with your eyelids drawn and your body heavy. Tucked back in as best as you could with the sheets and pillows slightly disheveled, you dozed off while musical thoughts fill your groggy head. A wide, animated grin filled your face as you dreamt of chilly nights of caroling and warm, fire-lit sing-a-longs. Music has always been an integral part of the holiday season. As everyone knows, there is no better way to celebrate than with a song. Re-live your childhood memories and share your love of music this holiday season with Santa's Little Helper published by Santorella Publications. Santa's Little Helper for Viola is also written as solos or duets in accommodating keys for Violin, Cello and Bass. This best selling Santorella Publication includes a piano accompaniment CD with lyrics, so the whole family can sing along. The Piano Accompaniment book for this Stringed Instrument Edition is sold separately. Santorella's Horn Edition is also available for trumpet, clarinet, flute, alto sax and trombone../ Recueil / Alto et Piano

Christmas Round The World brings together carols from five countries in settings which explore the vivid national charateristics of each country through the ages.Ideal for both string orchestra and quartet use the arrangements exploit all the techniques and colous of the school or amatuer ensemble. There is plently of melodic interest for the inner parts and cello while jazz latin-american and medieval music provide the inspiration for the up-beat accompaniments. The beginners' line (suitable for Violin Viola and Cello) allows everyone to join in the fun of festive music making at Christmas.

Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment to support less confident groups makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided so there is something for everyone a must for Christmas!

Viola part-A super selection of Christmas carols that everyone will know and love all arranged for a truly flexible ensemble or simply to be enjoyed by the soloist.The book has been arranged so that each instrument has the melodyline as well as additional harmony lines. Many instrument combinations are possible from small chamber ensembles to a large string orchestra. And with a selection of songs that includes We Three Kings God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Deck The Halls this is one set of arrangements not to be missed!

From the Christmas cantata A Child This Day this exuberant setting of the familiar Isaiah text makes an exciting Advent or Christmas call to worship anthem. The joyful 6/8 meter and majestic orchestration provide awonderful impetus for the scripture passages “Make straight in the desert a highway for our God! Every valley shall be lifted up every mountain made low prepare ye the way of the Lord!”Available separately: SATBand SAB. Instrumental ePak includes Score and Parts for Flute Oboe Horn Trumpet 1 2 Trombone Tuba Percussion Timpani Violin 1 2 Viola Cello and Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30