Bring the joy of the season to life with Christmas for Two - a unique collection of 70 well-loved Christmas carols and songs, expertly arranged by William Himes for two like (or similar) brass or woodwind instruments. Whether you're playing on the streets, in a church, or at a community event, these duets are perfect for spreading festive cheer with just two musicians.
Inspired by a lifelong friendship and decades of caroling experience with The Salvation Army, revered composer William Himes has crafted accessible duet arrangements designed specifically for flexible instrumentation. After years of performing Christmas music in larger ensembles and later adapting those traditions into euphonium duets with his friend Mick, Himes realized the need for arrangements that sound full and satisfying without a full ensemble.
As Himes explains, "Attempting to play duets using quartet books didn’t work well because the most suitable alto harmony constantly shifted between the second and third part lines. We also discovered that our duets attracted as many Christmas donations as full ensembles!"
• Requiring average range and technique, the music is arranged in accessible keys also suitable for accompanying singing
• Available in Multiple Keys & Clefs - separate, easy-to-read march-size books for Part 1 and Part 2 in Bb, Eb, F, treble clef, and bass clef, in both international and U.S. sizes
• Perfect for Small Groups or Street Caroling - ideal for covering more donation sites or when a full ensemble isn’t available
• Available as both PDF and print copy. Please note this product is for print copy, international (A5) size and will be distributed from within the UK. Postage costs will apply accordingly.
Whether you're continuing a caroling tradition or starting a new one, Christmas for Two offers a joyful, practical way to make music together - and make a difference - during the festive season.
Available in this series:
Part 1 Bb Treble clef*
Part 1 Bass clef
Part 2 Bb Treble clef*
Part 2 Bass clef
Part 2 Eb Treble clef*
Part 2 F Treble clef*
*Two horns (Eb or F) can play these duets using Bb Part 1 and 2 books but should not attempt performance with other instruments at the same time.
All books in this print order are international A5 size.
Christmas for Two - 70 Christmas Carols & Songs (arr. Himes) Print Copy -A5 size
Physical copies of this title will be printed and posted by Kirklees Music.
For US orders it is suggested to order the US size version from this website, which will be posted from within the US.
Any import duties and/or taxes are payable by the customer.
POSTAGE & PACKAGING:
UK DELIVERY: Delivery within the UK will be 1st Class - Royal Mail (Tracked). This is a tracked service which will inform you via email of your current orders' status and shipping details.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY: These are tracked services and you will be informed via email of your current orders' status and shipping details. Both these options are fulfilled by Royal Mail, however, once handed over to your country's local postal service, we may be unable to facilitate in the rare event of a parcel going missing. If a parcel of music does goes missing outside of the UK using these services, we will not be held accountable for parcels that have gone missing when beyond our jurisdiction. In the rare event that your parcel does go missing when shipped using these services, we will offer to re-send your music again. However, you will be accountable to pay for a second delivery attempt. You will not be asked to re-order your music or pay for your order a second time. Refunds for lost international parcels will not be possible unless the parcel was lost within the UK. Some items may be held in customs for a time which will delay your music arrival. Again, we are unable to facilitate quick delivery of your music if it is held in Customs.
DELIVERY TIMES:
We aim to dispatch all music orders as soon as possible. For the UK, music should be with you within 4-5 working days. Mainland Europe are expected to take 7-9 days. Orders from further afield can take up to 3-5 weeks depending upon the distance from the UK and your country's local postage system.