christmas medleys for two, book 3
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Ding, Dong, Merrily on High/Hark! the Herald Angels Sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring/O Holy Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming/It Came Upon a Midnight Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What Child Is This?/Ukrainian Bell Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Christmas is a special time of the year that unites faith as a community with family traditions . During this season, spirits are lifted by so many well-loved Christmas tunes that bring rich memories to mind . This collection combines the best of this music into unique duet medleys that celebrate the holidays . Through these duets, students can share the magic of the season by performing with a friend or family member .
Christmas Medleys for Two, Book 3 is arranged at the intermediate level with the pieces placed in the approximate order of difficulty . The arrangements are carefully graded for students yet retain the flavor and feeling of the original melodies .
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