Flute,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1328277 By LeAnn Rimes. By Johnny Marks. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz,Pop,Rock. 3 pages. David McKeown #916268. Published by David McKeown (A0.1328277). Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree was written in 1958 by Johnny Marks and was a big hit for 13 year old Brenda Lee. It remains the biggest hit of her career with 25 million sales and a seasonal return to the charts every year. This version is faithful to the swinging rock’n’roll style of the original and includes a simple transcription of Boots Randolph’s famous sax solo. It is arranged as a duet for one Flute and one Violin. Musicians at an early intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal Christmas performances. There are some simple syncopated swing rhythms and a few accidentals accidentals. The overall performance time is around two and a half minutes. Follow the YouTube link to hear a complete performance of the Alto Saxophone version of this arrangementTeachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with swing rhythms and articulation.
