Christmas Chamber Music

SKU: CF.BF142

ISBN 9781491160145. UPC: 680160918744.

The 22 holiday classics contained in this collection have been carefully arranged for any combination of string trio. The melodies, both sacred and secular, cover many centuries and originate in Western Europe and the United States. Each work was selected for its quality, musical interest, and appropriateness in a chamber setting. All pieces in this collection have stood the test of time and are worthy of both study and performance. Arranged specifically for a chamber setting, the trios may be performed in a variety of venues from church services to holiday gatherings. This Compatible String Ensembles collection of Christmas Trios will set the mood in any environment.This Series is Available for:Violin BF142Viola BF143Cello BF144Bass BF145.
The 22 Christmas tunes contained in this collection have been carefully arranged for any combination of string trio. The most standard instrumentation for voicing is violin, viola, and cello. However, three of the same instruments work well as do other groupings, given that the higher-pitched instrument plays the higher part. This three-part format follows a standard order: part 1 is melody, part 2 is harmony, and part 3 is a traditional bass line. Optional 8va markings are sometimes given to help the voicings sound better.The selections have been arranged in alphabetic order. The melodies, both sacred and secular, cover many centuries and originate in Western Europe and the United States. Each work is in the public domain and was selected for both its quality and musical interest.Arranged specifically for a chamber setting, the trios may be performed in a variety of venues from church services to holiday gatherings. Some repeats are marked in the music, but any selection may be repeated for the appropriate amount of music needed. Bowings have been added as suggestions, and some fingerings have been added to show the direction of shifts beyond first position.—Todd ParrishOrchestra Editor, Carl Fischer MusicJune 2021.

SKU: HL.50600339

ISBN 9790080149461. UPC: 888680091163. 9.0x12.0x0.345 inches. Hungarian, English, German, French. Ad Libitum Series.

The volumes of the Ad libitum series contain duos, trios, and quartets of easy, medium and advanced levels of difficulty, which are playable with various combinations of instruments. Ad Libitum Family Edition volumes are recommended mainly for families or groups of friends where at least three people play an instrument. Each of the pieces included can be performed using flexible instrumentation, whether there are three, four or even five persons who would like to play together. This volume contains the finest of easily playble pieces for christmas and Advent. Some can include a singer, so that a vocal part appears with the instrumental ones. It is our believe that joing music-making will add further to the beauty and intimacy of the holiday season. Pieces include: Adeste, fideles • O Christmas tree • Lo, how a rose e'er blooming • A Child Is Born in Bethlehem • Silent Night • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Pastoral (Händel) • and more.