Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Make sure you also look at Christmas Carols for All Volume 1 and Volume 3, each with ten different carols!
Volume 2 of our Christmas collection (the "Red Book") contains ten more classic Christmas carols that both you and your audience are sure to love.We have arrangements for the most common combinations of woodwinds, brass, and strings. We also have a "Build Your Own Ensemble" arrangement that can use anywhere from 1 to 7 parts with additional octave doubling, suitable for a single solo, a chamber group, a pickup group for choir accompaniment, or a full band or orchestra. This is one of the most versatile collections you'll ever use! The carols included in Volume 2 are:
- I Saw Three Ships
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)
- Deck the Halls
- Good Christian Men Rejoice (In Dulci Jubilo)
- Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
- O Little Town of Bethlehem (Forest Green)
- The First Noel
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- O Holy Night
This composition can be played by 10,023,738,063 different combinations of instruments (really!).
A few notes on the parts and instruments:
- The standard ("std") parts are the original parts and are designed to be played together.
- The alternate "a" parts, if present, are raised one octave (8va) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the higher instruments listed. They should work as long as they are above the other parts.
- The alternate "b" parts, if present, are lowered one octave (8vb) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the lower instruments listed. They should work as long as they are below the other parts.
- For example, using parts 1, 2, and 3 together is definitely ok. Using parts 1a, 2, and 3b together is probably ok. Using parts 1b, 2, and 3a together might not work well.
- Part ranges are listed in concert key, where C4 is middle C.
When you purchase this composition, you will be taken to PayPal to submit your payment. As soon as you pay, you will be able to download all the PDF files immediately. You will have access to every part for each available instrument, in the proper key and clef. You will also get a complete score (in most cases, we include four separate scores with all parts transposed to C, Bb, Eb, and F).
You don't have to purchase each part separately; one single payment covers all the parts you need for the instruments in your ensemble.
We have 12 versions of this composition. Click on the version name to jump to the different versions. Note that each version is purchased separately.
- Version v02 (Build Your Own Ensemble)
- Version v02-br4 (Brass Quartet)
- Version v02-br5 (Brass Quintet)
- Version v02-brc (Brass Choir)
- Version v02-cl4 (Clarinet Quartet)
- Version v02-fl4 (Flute Quartet)
- Version v02-st4 (String Quartet)
- Version v02-sto (String Orchestra)
- Version v02-vc (Cello/Viola Solo)
- Version v02-ww4 (Woodwind Quartet)
- Version v02-ww5 (Woodwind Quintet)
- Version v02-wwc (Woodwind Choir)
Version v02 (Build Your Own Ensemble)
Buy Version v02 ($9.99)If your ensemble matches one of the specific arrangements listed above, it might be easier to use one of those instead. But if you want maximum flexibility, you're in the right place.
In this version, you can mix and match the parts to use it with anywhere from 1 to 7 players, and doubling the parts with other instruments you can support a full orchestra or band.
- Part 1: descant. This is a new original counter-melody, traditionally only played on the final verse, but you can play it whenever you want.
- Part 2: main melody. Remember, main melody is part 2, not part 1.
- Parts 3-6: harmonies.
- Part 7: melody down 1 octave. This doubles the melody, or gives the melody to a lower instrument while all others play harmony.
For each size ensemble, you can mix and match any parts as long as you include at least one melody. A few possibilities:
- Solo: Part 2.
- Duet: Part 2 and any other part.
- Trio: Part 2 and any two harmonies. Part 1, 2, any one harmony.
- Quartet: Part 2, 3, 4, 5 (standard SATB voicing). Part 2 and any three harmonies. Part 1, 2, any two harmonies.
- Quintet: Part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (full harmony). Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 6. Part 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
- Sextet: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (full harmony with descant). Part 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
- Septet: Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02 (Build Your Own Ensemble)
Instrumentation: Septet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | F4 - G5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Alto/Tenor Recorder, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Sopranino/Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 1a (8va) | F5 - G6 | Piccolo, Flute, Sopranino/Soprano Recorder, Eb Clarinet, Piccolo Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 1b (8vb) | F3 - G4 | Bass Flute, Bass Recorder, English Horn, Bass Oboe, C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Bb Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 2 (std) | C4 - F5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Tenor Recorder, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Soprano/Alto Saxophone, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 2a (8va) | C5 - F6 | Flute, Soprano Recorder, Oboe, Eb/C/Bb Clarinet, Piccolo Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 2b (8vb) | C3 - F4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 3 (std) | A3 - A#4 | Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Bass Recorder, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Violin, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 3a (8va) | A4 - A#5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Recorder, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Sopranino/Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 3b (8vb) | A2 - A#3 | Contrabass Recorder, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone/Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Alto Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Eb Sousaphone, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 4 (std) | C3 - F#4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 4a (8va) | C4 - F#5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Tenor Recorder, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 4b (8vb) | C2 - F#3 | Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, French Horn, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Eb/Bb Sousaphone, Cello, Bass |
| Part 5 (std) | F2 - D4 | Contrabass Recorder, Basset Horn, Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Cello, Bass 8vb, Bass Viol |
| Part 5a (8va) | F3 - D5 | Bass Flute, English Horn, Bass Oboe, C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, Bb Trumpet, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 5b (8vb) | F1 - D3 | Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Eb/Bb Sousaphone, Bass |
| Part 6 (std) | E2 - F3 | Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Eb/Bb Sousaphone, Cello, Bass, Bass Viol |
| Part 6a (8va) | E3 - F4 | Bass Flute, English Horn, Bass Oboe, C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Bb Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 6b (8vb) | E1 - F2 | Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Bass Trombone, Eb/Bb Sousaphone, Bass |
| Part 7 (std) | C3 - F4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 7a (8va) | C4 - F5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Tenor Recorder, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Soprano/Alto Saxophone, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 7b (8vb) | C2 - F3 | Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, French Horn, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Eb/Bb Sousaphone, Cello, Bass |
Version v02-br4 (Brass Quartet)
Buy Version v02-br4 ($9.99)This arrangement is for brass quartet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-br4 (Brass Quartet)
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-br4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F4 - G5 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 2 | C4 - F5 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 3 | C3 - F#4 | French Horn |
| Part 4 | F2 - D4 | Trombone |
Version v02-br5 (Brass Quintet)
Buy Version v02-br5 ($9.99)This arrangement is for brass quintet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-br5 (Brass Quintet)
Instrumentation: Quintet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-br5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F4 - G5 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 2 | C4 - F5 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 3 | A3 - A#4 | French Horn |
| Part 4 | C3 - F#4 | Trombone |
| Part 5 | E2 - F3 | Tuba |
Version v02-brc (Brass Choir)
Buy Version v02-brc ($9.99)This arrangement is for brass choir. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-brc (Brass Choir)
Instrumentation: Decet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-brc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F4 - G5 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 2 | C4 - F5 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 3 | A3 - A#4 | Bb Trumpet |
| Part 4 | C3 - F4 | French Horn |
| Part 5 | B3 - G4 | French Horn |
| Part 6 | C3 - F#4 | Baritone |
| Part 7 | F2 - D4 | Trombone |
| Part 8 | E2 - F3 | Bass Trombone |
| Part 9 | E3 - F4 | C Euphonium |
| Part 10 | F2 - D4 | Tuba |
Version v02-cl4 (Clarinet Quartet)
Buy Version v02-cl4 ($9.99)This arrangement is for clarinet quartet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-cl4 (Clarinet Quartet)
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-cl4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F4 - G5 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 2 | C4 - F5 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 3 | A3 - A#4 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 4 | E2 - F3 | Bass Clarinet |
Version v02-fl4 (Flute Quartet)
Buy Version v02-fl4 ($9.99)This arrangement is for flute quartet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-fl4 (Flute Quartet)
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-fl4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F5 - G6 | Flute |
| Part 2 | C5 - F6 | Flute |
| Part 3 | A4 - A#5 | Flute |
| Part 4 | C4 - F#5 | Alto Flute |
Version v02-st4 (String Quartet)
Buy Version v02-st4 ($9.99)This arrangement is for string quartet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-st4 (String Quartet)
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-st4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F4 - G5 | Violin |
| Part 2 | C4 - F5 | Violin |
| Part 3 | C3 - F#4 | Viola |
| Part 4 | E2 - F3 | Cello |
Version v02-sto (String Orchestra)
Buy Version v02-sto ($9.99)This arrangement is for string orchestra. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
Note: violin 3 and viola are different parts, but either may be skipped if there are not enough musicians.
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-sto (String Orchestra)
Instrumentation: Sextet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-sto | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F4 - G5 | Violin |
| Part 2 | C4 - F5 | Violin |
| Part 3 | A3 - A#4 | Violin |
| Part 4 | C3 - F#4 | Viola |
| Part 5 | F2 - D4 | Cello |
| Part 6 | E2 - F3 | Bass |
Version v02-vc (Cello/Viola Solo)
Buy Version v02-vc ($6.99)This version is a special arrangement for solo cello or solo viola. This is not just another copy of the same old melody lines. Each carol is expanded with double stops to add a rich harmony for solo performance. Many of the carols are entirely in first position, and fingerings are included for anything that extends beyond that. Each carol is in its original key, so it is easy to combine these with your own choir or piano/organ parts.
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the cello and the viola part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-vc (Cello/Viola Solo)
Instrumentation: Solo
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $6.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-vc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | G2 - F#4 | Cello |
| Part 1a | G3 - F#5 | Viola |
Version v02-ww4 (Woodwind Quartet)
Buy Version v02-ww4 ($9.99)This arrangement is for woodwind quartet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-ww4 (Woodwind Quartet)
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-ww4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F5 - G6 | Flute |
| Part 2 | C5 - F6 | Oboe |
| Part 3 | A3 - A#4 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 4 | E2 - F3 | Bassoon |
Version v02-ww5 (Woodwind Quintet)
Buy Version v02-ww5 ($9.99)This arrangement is for woodwind quintet. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-ww5 (Woodwind Quintet)
Instrumentation: Quintet
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-ww5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F5 - G6 | Flute |
| Part 2 | C5 - F6 | Oboe |
| Part 3 | A3 - A#4 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 4 | C3 - F#4 | French Horn |
| Part 5 | E2 - F3 | Bassoon |
Version v02-wwc (Woodwind Choir)
Buy Version v02-wwc ($9.99)This arrangement is for woodwind choir. Part 1 is an original descant counter-melody. Part 2 is the main melody. All parts include these melody and descant lines, allowing the musicians to trade parts on different verses. There is a single transposing score (each instrument in its appropriate key).
Note: all parts are doubled in other instruments, so if you are missing an instrument this will still work fine.
This arrangement is delivered as a single PDF file containing both the score and each individual part.
Composition: Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2
Version: v02-wwc (Woodwind Choir)
Instrumentation: ensemble
Duration: 21 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $9.99
| Christmas Carols for All, Volume 2, Version v02-wwc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score and Parts | Full score and all of the following parts in a single PDF file | |
| Part 1 | F5 - G6 | Flute |
| Part 2 | C5 - F6 | Flute |
| Part 3 | A4 - A#5 | Oboe |
| Part 4 | F2 - D4 | Bassoon |
| Part 5 | E2 - F3 | Bassoon |
| Part 6 | F4 - G5 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 7 | C4 - F5 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 8 | A3 - A#4 | Bb Clarinet |
| Part 9 | C3 - F#4 | Alto Clarinet |
| Part 10 | E2 - F3 | Bass Clarinet |
| Part 11 | F3 - G4 | Alto Saxophone |
| Part 12 | C4 - F5 | Alto Saxophone |
| Part 13 | A3 - A#4 | Tenor Saxophone |
| Part 14 | C3 - F#4 | Tenor Saxophone |
| Part 15 | F2 - D4 | Baritone Saxophone |