Violin Duet Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.587312

By Colbie Caillat. By Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. 3 pages. David McKeown #3130765. Published by David McKeown (A0.587312).

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was first performed by Judy Garland in the film musical Meet Me in St Louis. Even though it was an instant wartime hit with homesick GIs, it is Frank Sinatra’s 1957 recording, with more upbeat lyrics, that has ensured the song endures as a Christmas classic. This version is arranged as a duet for two Violins.

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal Christmas performances. The rhythms are straightforward;  there are some less familiar accidentals and the arrangement covers a wide range. The overall performance time is around two and a half minutes. The short sample audio is from the Clarinet and Alto Saxophone version while the full length video on the youtube link is the arrangement for Clarinet duet.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with ensemble skills and developing expressive playing.

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