The Flex-Ability series, arranged by Victor Lopez, fills the need for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together. Each instrument book includes 11 songs in four-part score form. The top line (solo) is for level 2 1/2-3. The second line (duet/harmony) is for level 2-2 1/2. The third line (trio/harmony) is for level 1 1/2. The bottom line (harmony or bass line) is for level 1/2-1 (only whole, half, dotted half, and quarter notes and rests). The arrangements are carefully crafted to be educationally sound. Optional octaves and cue notes are included to allow for range flexibility. The songs are: Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (I'm Gettin') Nuttin' for Christmas * Frosty the Snowman * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Joy to the World * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Auld Lang Syne * Chanukah Medley: Chanukah/I Have a Little Dreydl.

This collection of 23 holiday favorites will not only motivate beginning string students in the classroom, but will also encourage home chamber music sessions. The flexible format allows the book to be used with any combination of instruments, from a solo player with piano accompaniment to a full string ensemble. Correlated with specific pages in the Strictly Strings method. / Violoncelle