Publisher's Synopsis
Scroll below for a video example(s) of several of the duets as played on Finale. This volume of 12 Christmas duets of French origin includes settings of the following: All Villagers of Châtres, * Although You Still Are Weak and Helpless, * Angels O'er the Fields Were Singing, * Ballad of Jesus Christ, * Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, * He Is Born, the Holy Child, * O Come, O Come Emmanuel, * Pat-a-Pan, * Sing We Now of Christmas, * The Friendly Beasts, * The Sleep of the Infant Jesus, * We Sing in Celebration. These duets are intended for intermediate or advanced recorder players (or a student with teacher). They are arranged for soprano and tenor recorder (or two soprano recorders) in familiar time and key signatures with accessible ranges with minimal demands. They are in simple AABA format. This is a valuable collection of familiar melodies, appropriate for varied performances in school, church, civic, and more by performers of all ages and abilities. The duets could also be performed by or with other C instruments in treble clef, such as flute, oboe, and violin. Place this volume in your files. The purchaser is free to make copies of parts for rehearsal and performance purposes for years to come.
