My Very Best Christmas - for One or Two Violins and Piano - with Optional Online Audio - arranged by Karén Khanagov - Mel Bay Publications

My Very Best Christmas Violin Edition17 Violin Solos, Duets, and a play-along recording on Christmas Favorites.arranged and edited by Karen KhanagovMelBay PublicationsViolinist Karén Khanagov holds masters degrees from both Azerbaijan State Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma. After becoming a refugee, he eventually settled in Oklahoma City, where he currently serves on faculty at Oklahoma City University. As a freelance violinist, he also records, composes, and arranges. An active and prolific music publisher, Karén Khanagov has created a series of books for every level of string player. With appealing and accessible melodies, progressively more challenging passagework, and practice hints, the entire range of books are written as a skilled teacher would present them, and will appeal to serious player, from beginner to professional. The seventeen Christmas songs in this volume, arranged in comfortable keys, can be used for players at different levels and for all kinds of occasions. All three editions (Violin, Viola, and Cello) include two parts for either solo or duet performance and piano accompaniment. The three books are all compatible so that ensembles may mix and match parts as desired. Suzuki groups may particularly enjoy these arrangements. The audio provides the piano accompaniments alone. It can be used for back-up, improvisatory play-along, or for pleasant listening by itself. Includes two 24-page pull-out parts for Violin I and Violin II and access to online audio. Includes titles: Joy to the WorldO Come, All Ye FaithfulDeck the HallsAngels from the Realms of GloryAway in a MangerInfant HolyHark, the Herald Angles SingIt Came Upon A Midnight ClearThe First NoelWhat Child is This?Angels We Have Heard on HighSilent NightO Little Town of BethlehemWe Three KingsO Holy NightJingle BellsWe Wish You A Merry ChristmasDifficulty Level: A2-3 (Easy Intermediate)