Piano,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749838 Composed by Evelyn R. Larter, ASCAP. Arranged by Evelyn Larter Music. Christmas,Concert,Jazz. Score and part. 8 pages. Evelyn R Larter #3859959. Published by Evelyn R Larter (A0.749838). This is a medley of two old English carols, The Holly and The Ivy and I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In, in a jazz style arrangement. It was originally part of the two volume clarinet collection, Carols For The King From Around The World, also available at Sheet Music Press. For advanced intermediate performers, this is sheer fun from start to finish, and very suitable for Christmas concerts. The opening measures can be omitted, and the song commence where the piano enters. The piano left hand plays a walking bass throughout and can be performed with a double bass player, as in the recording provided - contact me for the extracted part, or if interested in a recorded piano accompaniment. See also versions for violin solo and flute solo. More information on my music may be found on my website, www.evelynlartermusic.com and on my Facebook page for Evelyn Larter Music. Feedback always welcome!

Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548507 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387407. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548507). The First Noel arranged for Viola & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.Origins The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Viola Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s.  Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol.  Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships. Diatonic Function The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends. Political Context The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.  Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com  

Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548494 Composed by Gruber. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387259. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548494). Silent Night arranged for Viola & Piano with new harmony for the final verse. Score: 2 pg. Part: 1 pg. Silent Night Origins Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to go with the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous of all Christmas carols – Silent Night. First Performance Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs, or to make sure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and both Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg. Original Score Eventually, the original score became lost, and consequently, Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public originally recognized Gruber as the composer, many people over time began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818. Popularity Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and in multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This particular recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies. Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind in 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies.Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com      

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1315127 By Keith Terrett. By Various. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Christian,Christmas,Multicultural,Praise & Worship,World. Score and part. 30 pages. Keith Terrett #903870. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.1315127). Eight jazzy xmas carols arranged for Viola & Piano; in an up-beat and somewhat jazzy manner. This challenging set of carols, offers players in general, something very different for those Christmas concerts and recitals, give them a go, and I am sure that you won’t be disappointed!The set includes: Ding Dong Merrily On High, Silent Night,We Three Kings,Away in a Manger, Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Deck the Halls & Good King Wenceslas.The part is all written out with jazz inflections and articulation included. The Piano part is all written out, but also includes the jazz chords for players who wish to comp. These Carols are playable by moderately advanced performers and are perfect for parties, church services, busking & recitals. Range is very moderate, nothing high at all.Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible!Reviewer Chet Heflin Date 29th Sep 2006Bluesy Xmas! Keith Terrett has done an outstanding job of injecting jazz and blues into these holiday favorites. The writing beginning in measure 13 of Ding Dong Merrily On High is outstanding. Check out the wonderful contrast in movement between the flute and bass. This arrangement of Xmas carols would be a wonderful addition to any future holiday program. Well done Keith! Have fun! Caroling (singing carols in the street) is one of the oldest customs in Great Britain, going back to the Middle Ages when beggars, seeking food, money, or drink, would wander the streets singing holiday songs.

Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548482 Composed by Mueller. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3386547. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548482). Traditional Christmas song arranged for Viola & Piano. Third verse features new harmony. Score: 2 pg. Part: 1 pg.Away in a Manger Away in a Manger is a popular Christmas song published originally sometime in the later 19th century and performed throughout the world. In England, it is considered one of the two most popular carols of all time; a 1996 poll ranked it as a tie for second place. To begin with, many thought it was written by Martin Luther, but now the song is considered to be absolutely American. The most common musical arrangements are by William Kirkpatrick (1895) and James R. Murray (1887). The melody was first published, as Luther's Cradle Hymn, by James R. Murray. Then, came a confusing series of explanations about how Martin Luther wrote the song. Murray even went so far as to suggest that Luther wrote it for his children. As a result, the song has become known as simply Mueller. Nobody knows who this Mueller actually is, but the name stuck. Popularity By the 1880’s the cradle song was being performed in church. By the 1990’s the song was becoming the most popular Christmas song of all time. It was sung in school, in church, and at home by nearly everyone. Other musical settings The first musical setting published with the lyrics appeared in the Little Children's Book for Schools and Families (1885). The title was Away in a Manger. This edition is the first one not to attribute the song to Martin Luther. Charles H. Gabriel was the first arranger to present the third verse. He also composed and published a large number of different arrangements of the song. In one of his settings, he supplies a chorus for each verse with asleep sung in canon. Another prevalent accompaniment uses the lyrics to an old Normandy carol. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions of this product at www.jamesguthrie.com

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1111539 Composed by Christmas Carol. Arranged by Kate Agioritis. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and part. 41 pages. Musika Publishing Australia #713830. Published by Musika Publishing Australia (A0.1111539). A collection of 15 well-loved Christmas Carols for Viola and Piano. Sure to be useful for a wide range of Christmas performances and events - add repeats as needed for additional verses. Visit our websites: www.musikapublishing.com and www.sheetmusicmarketplace.com.

Composed by Multiple. Arranged by Bertie Webb. Christmas. Score and part. 76 pages. Bertie Webb #6516505. Published by Bertie Webb

Piano,Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.745677 Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, James R. Murray, Joseph Mohr, Louis H. Redner, and Philip Brooks. Arranged by Lee Marcum. Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 11 pages. Leemarcummusic.com #6571195. Published by leemarcummusic.com (A0.745677). Manger Medley is a 3-song collection of Christmas carols (O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away in a Manger, and Silent Night! Holy Night!) for Solo Viola and Piano, surrounding the birth of Christ. The arrangement infuses jazz harmonies supporting the solo and uses the keys of C, D, and G to create a still and peaceful setting. This arrangement would work great for an offertory in church and any Christmas concert or Christmas Eve service. The difficulty level is early intermediate and the performance time is 4:12. Email the publisher for a free copy of the audio piano track. lee@leemarcummusic.com

Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.850885 Composed by West Country traditional. Arranged by Andrew Henderson. Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Andrew Henderson #3925183. Published by Andrew Henderson (A0.850885). Merry Christmas! Playing music together as a family or with friends is one of the best ways to celebrate this holiday season. This arrangement comes with both the solo part and an easy piano accompaniment. Arrangements for different instruments are all in the same key so that they can be played at the same time if you have a larger group!For full details of all the carols and arrangements available, visit www.ajph.co.uk/christmas. 

Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.744297 Arranged by Miriam Troxler. Christian,Christmas,Concert,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and part. 20 pages. Miriam Troxler #6210479. Published by Miriam Troxler (A0.744297). Five Christmas Carols with narration and optional piano part for performance. Contains O Little Town of Bethlehem, Away in a Manger, While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World. Can be used in combination with the red, orange, yellow, green and blue piano sets to tell the Christmas story with students or family members at different ability levels.