A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol by Arnold Bax arranged for oboe or english horn solo with piano. Something a little different for your holiday program. A double reed version of “A Christmas Carol” by Arnold Bax. Bax’s rich harmonies in the piano accompaniment set off the simple hymn tune. Written in the 15th century, the lyrics begin with the phrase “There is no rose of such virtue”. This arrangement includes the following parts: Oboe solo part, English Horn solo part, and Piano accompaniment. This arrangement of A Christmas Carol is for Oboe or English Horn Solo with Piano. It is in the key of F major, common time with a few measures of 2/4 at a moderately slow tempo. In the central section, the tempo increases then returns to tempo I to close. The solo part is rhythmically straightforward with only a few basic syncopations and quarter note triplets. A rising intermediate player should find easy success with this piece. As is true of most songs by Arnold Bax, the piano accompaniment is slightly more complicated. It is suitable for holiday recitals and church performances.