Carols for Two - Any Voice Combination (Book) 7 Duets On Traditional Carols For Advent And Christmas Small Ensemble - Sheet Music
By Jean Anne ShaffermanCarols for Two is a collection of seven beloved traditional carols arranged as duets for two equal voices (male or female) with lyrics for either Advent of Christmas. Modest vocal ranges and accessible keys make these suitable for singers of all ages and abilities. Selections include arrangements of "The First Noel" and "Pachelbel's Canon," "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly," "O Come Little Children," "Silent Night, Holy Night," and more. Optional C-instrument parts are provided for three of the duets. Set including songbook and accompaniment CD available separately (see item 16021).
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Accompaniment Vocal Duet
- Ensembles:
- Small Ensemble
- Genres:
- Caroling Books Traditional
- Publishers:
- Jubilate Music Group
- UPC:
- 038081130224
- ISBN:
- 9780882849966
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Musical forms:
- Suite
- Number of Pages:
- 64
- Size:
- 9x12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.63 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: JU.00-11536
7 Duets On Traditional Carols For Advent And Christmas. Edited by Jean Anne Shafferman. Duet or Duo; Solo Small Ensembles; Vocal Collection. For Two Series. Sacred and Christmas. Piano/vocal duet songbook. With duet notation, vocal melody, lyrics and piano accompaniment. 64 pages. Jubilate Music Group #00-11536. Published by Jubilate Music Group (JU.00-11536).ISBN 9780882849966. UPC: 038081130224. 9x12 inches. English.
Carols for Two is a collection of seven beloved traditional carols arranged as duets for two equal voices (male or female) with lyrics for either Advent of Christmas. Modest vocal ranges and accessible keys make these suitable for singers of all ages and abilities. Selections include arrangements of "The First Noel" and "Pachelbel's Canon," "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly," "O Come Little Children," "Silent Night, Holy Night," and more. Optional C-instrument parts are provided for three of the duets. Set including songbook and accompaniment CD available separately (see item 16021).
Song List
Angel Carol: a Christmas Duet on Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Carol for Advent: An Advent Duet on "What Child is This?"
The First Noel/Pachelbel's Canon: A Christmas Duet on "The First Noel" and Pachelbel's "Canon in D"
O Come, Holy Savior: An Advent Duet on O Come, Little Children
Silent Night! O Holy Night! A Christmas Duet on Silent Night, Holy Night, and O Holy Night
Still a Bach Christmas: A Christmas Duet on Still, Still, Still and J.S. Bach's Air from Orchestral Suite in D
The Wondrous Story: A Christmas Duet on The Snow Lay on the Ground
Similar Sheet Music & Digital Downloads
- Instrument:
- Piano and Keyboard Piano Accompaniment Vocal Voice Vocal Duet
- Artists:
- Jean Anne Shafferman
- Ensemble:
- Small Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Jubilate Music Group
Ratings + Reviews
4.2 Rating
11 reviews
Anonymous
May 11, 2016
This duet book is handy to own. The duets are not difficult, but interesting enough arrangements that they are enjoyable to listen to or sing. Some can even be used for a choir.
Anonymous
Jan 24, 2014
Loved book. Since just two of us singing duet, Angel Carol, recorded accompaniment onto disc. Result was beautiful, congregation loved it. Love the medley combinations and arrangements. Choir director how wants to use for full choir. Highly recommend for good results with medium skilled voices.
Eileen
Nov 25, 2012
I have just started teaching O Holy Night/Silent Night to a group of 25 men. They love doing it as it is something different. We hope to get to another one or two for next year. I would hope to teach this piece to my mixed choir next year.
Jill V.
Nov 15, 2012
We bought one book first, and now the entire (small) choir has reviewed it to see what we all think. The duets are not too terribly hard, but not so easy that you are bored/feel insulted. Piano part is pretty, supportive without being too simplistic. We are now ordering for everyone, using it this Advent and Christmas season.
Soprano
Nov 1, 2012
There are only three duets in this book that I would recommend for my students or choir members. Most of the duets are two songs sung together, quodlibets. Since I find quodlibets to be unacceptable, I was quite disappointed that there isn't much in the books that we will use.
Bjfoster
Oct 29, 2012
I accompany two college freshmen who are looking for a Christmas duet and purchased this. I saw difficulty levels listed as what I thought was Intermediate. However, all start in unison, harmonies are embarrassingly simple, and the only thing a few of the arrangements have going for them is the accompaniment. This is the first time I've wanted to return a book to sheetmusicplus.
Jill V.
Jan 15, 2012
This didn't arrive to us in time to use for this Advent and Christmas season, but I am excited about what it offers for us for 2012. There is one piece that has two pianos and two parts. This is perfect for our choir that never knows how many people will be at any given rehearsal, and without a few key people, a three or four part song becomes impossible. Two parts are always possible! We also have talented keyboard players, so I'm always happy to find music that makes the piece with the accompaniment as well.
Mellie
Jan 8, 2012
These are beautiful duets, which are something very special. I love this book. It is a really good addition to our repertoire.
Minnesota
Dec 26, 2011
This book has been handy to have. It takes just 2 ambitious voices and it doesn't take much to come up with a beautiful duet. Yes, they do sing together some of the time, but there is also easy harminizations thrown in there too. The accompaniment is relatively easy to handle with not alot of practicing. Good book!
James M.
Dec 6, 2011
Very useful arrangements. We have rehearsed two of the carols already and plan to sing one (vocal duet with piano and flute) as an advent offertory. The arrangements have interesting harmonies and are within the functional range of many singers.
Susan W.
Nov 21, 2011
The duets in this book are thoughtfully prepared for singers of just about any level. I was surprised to find lovely, somewhat contrapuntal arrangements. This is not your run-of-the-mill carol book. I look forward to exploring these duets with my students and colleagues.