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Here are 6 Christmas favorites for horn and piano. The arrangements are not terribly difficult, but interesting and fun for both players---perfect for school and church. Titles featured: Joy to the World * O Little town of Bethlehem * Deck the Halls * We Three Kings * Hark, the Herald Angels Sing * The First Noel.

This is considered one of the most serene Christmas carols of all time. The piece was originally written for two voices and guitar because the church organ had broken down. This arrangement is fairly standard in its treatment of both the melody and harmonies. It is a simple and elegant piece and has been arranged as such.

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune, Ding Dong Merrily on High," is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting and see people smiling."

This collection is designed so that developing brass players can enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All ranges and technical requirements have the younger musician in mind, while still allowing for all of the parts to be interesting. The melody is featured throughout the ensemble. Titles: Deck the Hall * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * We Three Kings * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Silent Night * Joy to the World.

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. Melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a great addition to a holiday concert, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore a warm, controlled and balanced ensemble sound.

Christmas Is Coming is a traditional English Christmas carol and nursery rhyme. It was popularized in the early 1960s in an album by the Kingston Trio, and again in the late 70s by John Denver and the Muppets on The Muppet Show.

The Huron Indian Carol" is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. It was originally written in the Huron Indian language in 1641 and set to an old French tune by a Jesuit priest. This hauntingly beautiful piece, set for full orchestra, is not too difficult but very effective on a holiday concert. (3:15)"

This is a lesser known Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the solo cello and the remainder of the group. There are some sections with some fast bow work, but the piece is not too difficult for a group to put together and be enjoyed by audiences.

This piece requires no introduction. A jolly and happy piece throughout. Melody is found in all parts and key changes and some variations has been included. A great closer for a Christmas concert.

Pat-a-Pan" is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with a solo violin and pyramiding down to make a quartet. The percussive drone parts add a distinct color to this piece works well with strings. The cello gets to shine with an unaccompanied pass through the melody."

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notable ones for solo guitar that are very popular. This arrangement begins like the guitar versions---simple, light, and clean. It grows to be more full and sonorous than a guitar ever could, before ending, as it began---peacefully. (2:45)

Wassailing songs are among the most popular of the secular holiday songs of Christmas. The tradition of wassailing" refers to townsfolk going door to door, singing and drinking to the health of those whom they visit. This is basically what we know as "caroling." This popular British Christmas carol has been cleverly arranged to give all members of the ensemble interesting melodic parts. Rests are a must on a Christmas concert and this has been taken into account, giving chop breaks as needed. (3:20)"

Handel's most frequently performed and most famous oratorio is probably best known for the famous Hallelujah." The "Hallelujah" is the grand chorus that caused the King to rise from his seat and, as all good subjects, the entire audience rose with him. This tradition holds true even today, reminding us of the great beginnings of this powerful music. This arrangement, for band and optional choir, has been lowered a tone from the original into C concert. (4:30)"

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notable ones for solo guitar that are very popular. This arrangement begins like the guitar versions---simple, light, and clean. It grows to be more full and sonorous than a guitar ever could, before ending, as it began---peacefully. (2:45)