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Catalog > Books > Holiday updated June 3, 2008
Titles listed in alphabetical order

An American Christmas: Shaker Tunes, Spirituals, Shape-Note Hymns, and Folk Songs (with CD) -- by Mary Lord $19.95
88 pages. Includes carols from the very rich Shaker, spiritual, shape-note and folk song traditions of the United States. They have been set as solo versions for the beginning to intermediate guitarist, who has been playing for about a year and would like to spread Christmas cheer using the guitar. The book is in standard notation as well as tablature. Chords are also included for accompaniment purposes, as are the lyrics and a CD recorded by the author. This is a collection of carols that will be appreciated by players of classical guitar and other styles as well, and that players can return to year after year as the Christmas season comes around. The collection can provide literature for guitarists who are looking for background music to play at Christmas parties, and for students playing in Christmas recitals.
A Celtic Christmas -- by James Tanguay $7.95
32 pages. A treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols all suitably adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duets, a round for three, and arrangements for solo instrument with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides, to the ancient airs of Ireland, to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales, England and Scotland, these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can.
Christmas Carols for Children -- by Pamela Cooper Bye $6.95
48 pages. Contains the Christmas story, paraphrased so that children understand it, along with 3 Christmas readings, lyrics, easy-to-read melodies, keyboard accompaniment, and chords for guitar or autoharp.
Christmas Carols for Flute and Guitar (with CD) -- by Mychal Gendron $22.95
64 pages. This volume contains some of the most popular traditional carols, arranged for flute and guitar. Most of these duet arrangements allow as much dialogue and interplay between the two instruments as possible, while maintaining each carol's character and spirit. While the flute often carries the melody, the guitar has frequent solo passages of its own to help break the "melody with chords" monotony found in many arrangements of this kind. Modulations, imitative counterpoint and quotations from works by well-known composers will, hopefully, make these little pieces enjoyable for performers as well as listeners. For intermediate level flutists and guitarists. Standard notation only.
A Christmas Postorale (with CD) -- by Michael Newman and Laura Oltman $22.95
80 pages. Celebration of the Christmas holiday includes a rich musical tradition. For this score and accompanying CD, the internationally-renowned Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo presents a ravishing collection of sacred music written for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. The duo has chosen music from six centuries in a wide variety of musical styles, including familiar Christmas tunes, little-known gems, and interesting variations on familiar themes written by such composers as Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. Selections range from beautiful Renaissance tunes suitable for beginning guitarists to concert repertoire for advanced players.
Christmas Solos for... $6.95
Choose from Beginning Cello, Beginning Clarinet, Beginning Flute, Beginning Sax, Beginning Viola, Beginning Violin, and Trumpet. All with piano accompaniment.
Easy Way Christmas Song Folio -- by William Bay $4.95
20 pages. Designed for the beginning to intermediate student of flute, trombone, violin or other C instruments. These tunes may be played as solos or in ensemble. Includes Adeste Fidelis; Auld Lang Syne, Away in a Manger, Deck the Halls, The First Noel, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Greensleeves, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and many more.
Christmas Songs for Classical Guitar -- by Joseph Castle $6.95
32 pages. Easy classical arrangements of well-known carols transposed to keys suitable for solo guitar. Original harmonizations are retained if possible, but chords are sometimes structured to sound full and complete on the guitar.
A Classical Christmas for Piano -- by Gail Smith $9.95
32 pages. These arrangements combine familiar classical piano solos with your favorite Christmas carols. Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is combined with "O Come O Come Emmanuel"; and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" is combined with Chopin's "Nocturne in E flat". Every arrangement will bring double enjoyment as a classical piece and Christmas carol uniquely joined together.
Family Carol Book -- by Pamela Cooper Bye $7.95
44 pages. A beautiful Christmas book printed on premium ivory paper that makes an excellent gift. Ideal for family singing. Contains piano and vocal arrangements of many Christmas favorites.
Favorite Carols for ... -- by John Hollins $7.95
64 pages. These selections can be used for solo playing with keyboard accompaniment or in ensembles. Includes Away in the Manger, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and many more. Piano accompaniment included. Choose from Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, or Violin.
A Fiddling Christmas -- by Craig Duncan $14.95

108 pages. This book contains many types of Christmas and holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords, an optional harmony part and a piano accompaniment along with information on the origin of the tune.

Guitar Christmas Carols -- by William Bay $4.95

40 pages. A handy, case-sized book containing popular Christmas carols and songs arranged for guitar accompaniment to singing. Guitar chords appear above the melody line of each piece. A best seller!

Mel Bay's Caroling Book -- by William Bay $3.95

16 pages. A fun "sing-along," melody-line/big-note caroling book with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Perfect for the holiday season. Easy to read and fun to use.

Noels for Flute and Piano -- (with CD) by Mizzy McCaskill and Dona Gilliam $14.95

64 pages. Celebrate the holiday season with Mel Bay's collection of Christmas carols arranged for flute and piano. Contemporary tonal colors and harmonic progressions enhance these delightful arrangements. Carols are extended through variations to extend duration and add melodic interest. Each piece modulates to the next so that the entire collection may be performed as an extended suite. Guaranteed to please the audience and performer alike. Features a 48-page keyboard accompaniment plus a 16-page flute pull-out section. Includes accompaniment CD.

Sing-Along Christmas Carols -- (with CD) by William Bay $9.95

24 pages. A unique collection of piano/vocal arrangements (guitar chords included) of Christmas favorites. The fully orchestrated split-track CD features choir, strings, organ, brass, and percussion. With the voices "tuned out", the CD makes an excellent accompaniment for caroling.