{"product_id":"various-the-christmas-flutist","title":"Various :: The Christmas Flutist","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas Flutist is a collection of 20 Songs and Carols arranged for solo flute by Judy Nishimura. The perfect companion for a flutist looking for music to play at a church service, a solo gig, or just to enjoy at home. Additionally, each arrangement has retained the key signature most commonly associated with the tune, thus they can easily be used as a prelude or introduction to the same titles used during a church service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes from the arranger: 'I've arranged a lot of Christmas music in my day - for flute and piano, flute duet, flute quartet, and flute choir, but never for flute alone. I never thought there would be a need for unaccompanied pieces until one Christmas I had a request to play a solo as a prelude to the first anthem of a church service. That arrangement, 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, turned out well enough to inspire me to write this collection of solos for flute alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it's difficult to sustain interest with a single unaccompanied wind instrument, I've kept the length of these pieces down to two minutes or less. To make it easy to transition from the flute piece to the same hymn used, say, as an processional anthem, I've written the arrangements in the keys most commonly used by the hymns on which they're based. For instance, 'Joy to the World' is usually found in the key of D major, so my arrangement was written in that key. This consistency promotes the use of these solos as a prelude or introduction to the same titles used during a church service. Only 'On Christmas Night, All Christians Sing' has a key change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBesides church use, these pieces can be played almost anywhere. Have students play them during lessons in December. Carry this book with your flute to Christmas parties in case the host asks you to perform for the guests. Never again will the lack of an accompanist hold you back!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTempos can be adjusted to suit the player's abilities. If you're a good improviser, feel free to add your own special touches or flourishes to these arrangements. The ornaments I've added can be changed or enhanced as well. Revel in your spotlight and don't be shy!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Judy Nishimura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngels We Have Heard on High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAway in a Manger (Kirkpatrick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDona Nobis Pacem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Christian Friends, Rejoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe Is Born\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Bleak Midwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoy to the World!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLo, How a Rose E'er Blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Ago, Prophets Knew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO Come, All Ya Faithful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO Come, O Come, Emmanuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf the Father's Love Begotten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO Holy Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO Little Town of Bethlehem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Christmas Night, All Christians Sing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill, Still, Still\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Child Is This\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ALRY Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968079778086,"sku":"9790302117704","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3559\/5814\/products\/D009790302117704.jpg?v=1697500859","url":"https:\/\/www.flute4u.com\/products\/various-the-christmas-flutist","provider":"Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}