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This delightful collection of intermediate- to advanced-level duets is based on traditional sacred and secular Christmas carols. They are at times challenging (not for beginners) without being overwhelming; at times joyful, at times uplifting, at times serene. In addition to being great resources for teachers to play at lessons with their students, these duets are suitable for informal Christmas performances, and many are appropriate for church services. These duet collections contain instrument-specific arrangements and are not compatible with each other. Includes: Away in a Manger; Deck the Halls; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; O Holy Night; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Silent Night; The Wassail Song; We Wish You a Merry Christmas and What Child Is This?

12 Christmas Duets

Flute Duet

A Valentine Waltz for flute and piano. This gentle waltz gives musicians  a genuine opportunity to display their romantic side as the beautiful melody  transitions through several changes of tempo and dynamics. While not  technically difficult, this requires the flutist to display a beautiful tone,  maturity of musicianship, and excellent control of the flute's upper register  (top note: A7. Almost sounds like a soundtrack melody for a romantic movie.  Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Anniversaries, and Weddings.

A Valentine Waltz for flute and piano

Flute Solo with Piano

The beloved classical trumpet concertos of Haydn and Hummel, and the horn concertos of Mozart, are performed more often than any other concertos for brass instruments. Young euphonium and baritone students may hear these works and aspire to perform them or something in a similar style, but may have difficulty finding something suitable. Festive Piece in Classical Style may be just what they're looking for. While composed in 2023, every effort has been made to compose this in a true classical style. Memorable lyrical melodies, legato, staccato, and marcato passages, dynamic variety, and traditional harmonies, while requiring only limited range demands, make this an outstanding choice for someone seeking to perform an intermediate-level classical-style solo. The top note is a concert G that occurs only once and an optional lower note is provided for any who might need it. While composed originally for trumpet, the composer feels this works equally well on euphonium. The piano accompaniment is accessible to advanced intermediate pianists. Bass Clef and Treble Clef solo parts are provided. This solo would likely be classified on the easier side of a 4.

Festival Piece in Classical Style

Euphonium Solo with Piano

Romantic music for clarinet and piano. Originally composed for cello and piano, the composer felt that a version for clarinet and piano would be equally compelling. Kenneth Baird's "...to cherish" is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to recitals, weddings, anniversary celebrations, Valentine's Day parties, and virtually any performance, whether formal or casual. The clarinet part requires excellent tonal and pitch control as well as sensitive musicianship. The demands of the piano accompaniment are modest.

To Cherish

Clarinet Solo

Do you have flute students who need to learn their trill fingerings?  This addition to flute pedagogical literature features 14 different trills in only 34 bars of music and yet is musically complete and enjoyable enough to qualify as a contest solo. (Grade IV).  May be performed unaccompanied or with piano accompaniment.

Trill Etude

Flute Solo

The Emperor's Gardener (for solo flute and piano) by Kenneth Baird

The sounds of Japan as interpreted by an American composer.
The flute is featured with many rubato cadenza-like passages.
Quite virtuosic-sounding at times and very audience-friendly.

Excellent for those seeking an Asian-styled flute solo for festival, contest, or recital.

Difficulty level: Medium Advanced to Advanced. The piano accompaniment is not difficult.

Here, the sheet music for this solo is available separately, but The Emperor's Garden is also included in the collection "Artistic Solos for Flute" and piano, by Kenneth Baird.

The Emperor's Gardener

Set in 6/8 meter Gabriel's Legion is a fanfare for advanced trumpet choir that can provide an exciting way to start a concert or special event and is a wonderful way to combine a large number of trumpeters such as might be found at a brass or band festival.  Written in a symphonic style this brief fanfare is not heavy on finger technique but demands clear articulate playing by all and excellent range by those playing the 1st part (at least a strong high D required with an optional high E and/or G by one player preferred.)  (This work has also been transcribed for Brass Choir)

Gabriel's Legion

Trumpet Ensemble

Nine traditional Christmas carols arranged in duet form for young violin
  players. Included are Silent Night, Joy to the World, Angels We Have Heard on
  High, O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbam), Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, We Wish
  You a Merry Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, The First Noel, and We Three
  Kings. All of these are very basic and are one chorus long. While remaining
  true to the original melodies, these duets have been kept simple so that
  young players may quickly master them. Suitable for students in their second
  year or beyond of playing violin, as well as for those who have completed or
  are near the end of book one of a standard violin method book. (Note: these
  are NOT compatible with the Christmas duets for wind instruments by the same
  arranger).

Christmas Duets for Young Violinists

Violin Duet

The beloved classical trumpet concertos of Haydn and Hummel, and the horn concertos of Mozart, are performed more often than any other concertos for brass instruments. Young trumpet students hear these works and aspire to perform them or something in a similar style. For those students not yet ready to tackle these major works the options are limited. Festive Piece in Classical Style call fills that need. While composed in 2023, every effort has been made to compose this in a true classical style. Memorable lyrical melodies, legato, staccato, and marcato passages, dynamic variety, and traditional harmonies, while requiring only limited range, make this an outstanding choice for someone seeking to perform an intermediate-level classical-style solo. The top written trumpet note is an A (concert G) that occurs only once and an optional lower note is provided. Also included is an optional cadenza (with a top note of written Bb) that more advanced players may choose to include in their performance. While composed originally for trumpet, the composer feels this works equally well on flugelhorn or cornet. The piano accompaniment is accessible to advanced intermediate pianists.

Festival Piece in Classical Style for Trumpet and Piano

Trumpet Solo with Piano

One of the most popular piano works of the late 19th Century, Cecile Chaminade's "Scarf Dance" arranged for mixed clarinet quartet (three Bb soprano clarinets and one Bb bass clarinet). This delightfully graceful charmer is in 3/4 meter and requires solid players on all parts. The melody lines switch from time to time between 1st and 2nd parts.  Musically sensitive mature performers will be able to fully employ the very expressive romanticism popular in its day, but even without that almost over-the-top romanticism this will work well. Top note is F above the treble clef and is found on 1st and 2nd parts. Playable by advanced intermediate players with excellent command of their full range, but musically challenging for any level. Excellent for ensemble contests and recital.

Scarf Dance

Clarinet Quartet

"Five More Christmas Duets" by Kenneth Baird is another delightful collection of intermediate to medium-advanced level bass clef duets based on traditional Christmas carols that are ideal for trombone, bassoon, or euphonium players. Like his 12 Christmas Duets published earlier, these are not for beginners, but are arranged so as to be enjoyable to play for intermediate and more advanced players. In addition to being a great resource for teachers to play at lessons with their students, these duets are suitable for informal Christmas performances and some are appropriate for church services. Included are: The First Noel; Angels We Have Heard on High; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; and an arrangement of Joy to the World that is more traditional than the one published in 12 Christmas Duets. This edition for bass clef instruments is compatible with "Five More Christmas Duets for Trumpets," but not with the other editions of this title. These arrangements have been transposed and revised so as to be appropriate for bass clef wind instruments and some keys are not the same as those other editions.

Five More Christmas Duets - Bass Clef

Trombone Duet

"Five More Christmas Duets" by Kenneth Baird is another delightful collection of intermediate to advanced level flute duets based on traditional Christmas carols. Like his "12 Christmas Duets" published earlier, these are not for beginners, but are arranged so as to be enjoyable to play for intermediate and more advanced flutists. In addition to being a great resource for teachers to play at lessons with their students, these duets are suitable for informal Christmas performances and some are appropriate for church services. Included are: The First Noel; Angels We Have Heard on High; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (including a 6/8 verse in major); Jingle Bells; and a new arrangement of Joy to the World that is more traditional than the earlier one published in 12 Christmas Duets.

Five More Christmas Duets for Flutes

Format

"Daily Workout: Key Studies and Practice Routine for Trumpet" by Kenneth Baird is a book for the intermediate/advanced player who is seeking a systematic method to insure that technical mastery in all keys is maintained. Included are: harmonic flexibilities (lip slurs), scale and arpeggio technical studies in all major and minor keys, multiple tonguing studies, jazz patterns, and hymn tunes for tone and expression. This book is conceived as: I. A developmental book for the intermediate player; developing fluency in patterns common to commercial and jazz styles as well as developing traditional "legit" technique. II. A maintenance book for the advanced player with only 30 minutes to an hour available for daily practice, whether at one setting or spaced throughout the day. III. A systematic maintenance book for the advanced player who needs to insure that technical mastery in all keys is maintained while spending a majority of his practice time on etude study or other musical preparation.

Daily Workout for Trumpet

Trumpet Book

One of the great hymns of the Christian faith, here arranged for young string orchestra by Kenneth Baird. All parts are in first position (except for string bass which has a D just above the bass clef as its top note). Especially suitable for student orchestras in Christian schools or for church performances by technically limited string orchestras. Key of D major.

Holy, Holy, Holy (for young string orchestra)

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Two Minuets from Johann Sebastian Bach's French Suite No. 1, now arranged for brass trio. Part 1 is for Bb trumpet.  Part 2 is for horn in F, however, a part is also provided for Part 2 to be covered by a second Bb trumpet if preferred. Part 3 is for trombone or euphonium/baritone BC, but parts are also provided so that Part 3 may be performed by baritone TC or tuba. Since parts are available for trumpet, horn in F, trombone, euphonium/baritone, and tuba, this trio could also be performed by the entire brass section of a traditional concert band.

Two Bach Minuets

Brass Ensemble

Many have loved the duet arrangements found inthe original collection of 12 Christmas Duets arranged by Kenneth Baird. Volume 2 is now available for one flutist with one clarinetist to play together! As in the original collection, this is a delightful collection of intermediate to advanced-intermediate level duets based on traditional Christmas carols. They are challenging at times (not for beginners) without being overwhelming; at times joyful, at times uplifting, at times serene.There's even a very jazzy version of Go Tell It on the Mountain! In addition to being a joy for friends to play together, these can be a great resource for teachers to play at lessons with their students, they are suitable for informal Christmas performances, and many are appropriate for church services. Note: the duets in this collection have NOT been arranged to be fully compatible with Mr. Baird's duet collections for other instruments. Instead,these have been arranged specifically for one flute and one clarinet. Included in Christmas Duets, Volume 2, are: Carol of the Bells, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, the First Noel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, It CameUpon a Midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Joy to the World (a more traditional version than the arrangement found in the original duet collection), We Three Kings, Angels We Have Heard on High, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and In Dulci Jubilo (GoodChristian Men Rejoice). If you are looking for simple harmonizationsof Christmas Carol melodies playable by beginners, this collection is not for you. If you are looking for something more, you've come to the right place. For advanced-intermediate and players.﻿

Christmas Duets - Volume 2 - for one flute and one clarinet

Woodwind Ensemble Collection

This joyful Christmas tradition, now arranged as a duet for two clarinets. Written key for the players is D minor. Medium Advanced Level.

Carol of the Bells

Clarinet Duet

This rondo for "like-brass" trio, although not technically difficult, will provide your students with a challenge to their ensemble skills. Each time the A theme reappears, a different player is featured. (Grade 3)

Trio Triumphant

Trumpet Trio

Duets on traditional Christmas Carols, arranged for two intermediate or
  advancing trombone, euphonium, or bassoon players. If you are looking for
  simple harmonizations of Christmas Carols, this collection is not for you. If
  you are looking for something more, you've come to the right place.
    
    
    
    Much more than simply the basic familiar melody with a simple harmony part,
  the Carols included in this collection are: Away in a Manger, Carol of the
  Bells, the First Noel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, God Rest Ye Merry
  Gentlemen, Hark the Herald Angel Sings, Medley in 6/8 (In Dulci Jubiloiaka
  Good Christian Men Rejoice, Sussex Carol, and I Saw Three Ships), It Came
  Upon a Midnight Clear, Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent
  Night, We Three Kings, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and What Child is
  This?
    
    
    
    Many have enjoyed the duet arrangements found in 12 Christmas Duets,
  Volumes 1 &amp; 2, arranged by Kenneth Baird. However, the range and technical
  demands of many of those arrangements made some of them beyond the reach of
  many intermediate players. These new arrangements fill the need for Christmas
  duet arrangements for intermediate players that are interesting, challenging,
  a joy for friends to play together and a great resource for teachers to play
  at lessons with their students. Additionally, these are suitable for informal
  Christmas performances and many are appropriate for Christmas church
  services. 
    
    
    
    Most of these new arrangements are based on the earlier more advanced
  arrangements, but these have fewer range and technical demands, as well as
  other changes. While still more challenging than the sort of Christmas Carol
  duets that are commonly found that are simply the basic melody with an added
  harmony part, most intermediate trombone, euphonium, or bassoon  players will find these arrangements to be
  a great fit. iand more advanced players will likely find them enjoyable,
  too!
    
    
    
    For more advanced duet arrangements of Christmas carols, please check out
  my 12 Christmas Duets and my Christmas Duets, Vol. 2. For much easier duet
  arrangements of Christmas carols, please check out my Christmas Duets for
  Young Trombone Players.

Christmas Duets for Intermediate Trombone, Euphonium, or Bassoon Players
  ...and Beyond

Many have loved the duet arrangements found in the original collection of 12 Christmas Duets arranged by Kenneth Baird. Volume 2 for clarinets is now available! As in the original collection, this is a delightful collection of intermediate to advanced-intermediate level duets based on traditional Christmas carols. They are challenging at times (not for beginners) without being overwhelming; at times joyful, at times uplifting, at times serene. There's even a very jazzy version of Go Tell It on the Mountain. In addition to being a joy for friends to play together, these can be a great resource for teachers to play at lessons with their students, they are suitable for informal Christmas performances, and many are appropriate for church services. Note: the duets in this collection are not compatible with Mr. Baird's duet collections for other instruments.

Christmas Duets, Volume 2

Clarinet Book

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