Christmas Duets

I love the feeling that music brings to Christmas.  Often times, my students will play some of our favorite Christmas duets.

This post will be the home for links to recordings of some of these duets:

Jingle Bells - Bober (mm=eighths)
Jingle Bells (Primo) - 144
Jingle Bells (Secondo) - 144
Jingle Bells (Both Parts) - 144

Jingle Bells (Primo) - 194
Jingle Bells (Secondo) - 194
Jingle Bells (Both Parts) - 194

Still, Still - Alexander
Still, Still (Primo) - 72
Still, Still (Secondo)- 72
Still, Still (Both Parts) - 72

Still, Still (Both Parts) - 88

Duet & Ensemble Practice Recordings

Do you ever get tired of practicing your duet arrangement alone, without your partner to rehearse with?  I am so happy to offer some audio recordings which include all parts of some of our favorite duets and ensembles for my students and others to rehearse with.  It will not be the same as working directly with your duet partner, but will help keep you motivated to practice, being able to hear what all parts sound like together.

Please click here, or go to the duet and ensemble page of this blog to see the list of available duets and ensembles.

Just a note on the audio recordings, they are not professional, and do not include some of the details such as ritards or fermata's (I am an amateur in recording and layering of tracks, etc, but have given my best effort in making this available).  These have been recorded in my piano studio for the use of my students and others to get the feel of practicing with a partner, away from a partner.  Please be patient with the flaws.

I would love for you to leave kind comments, especially my own students, so that I am aware that you are using these tools.

Thanks.

Marilyn

2013-2014 Update

Wow, every summer seems to go more quickly than the past.  It is hard to believe that school will be starting in 2 weeks.  Hope you have all enjoyed your summer; that you are rested up and ready to hit this new school year running.

I am excited to be able to once again get on a more consistent schedule.  And so happy to be able to work with each of your students.  I am looking forward to a fun and exciting year.

Once again, we will be focusing on Ensembles and Duets in the Fall, with the Fall recital scheduled to be on October 23rd.  I am excited for our plans for a Christmas recital to be held at the Eccles Arts Festival again this year.  What a beautiful spot to host a holiday recital.

Winter time, we will be focusing on our Classical and Contemporary Solo pieces.  Some of the students will be participating in the Federation Solo Festival and Achievement in Music during late winter & spring.  Please let me know if you would like your student to participate in either of these events so that we can get them registered.

We will also enjoy a late winter recital at my home, and then a spring recital to finish things up in May.

I am so excited to see the fun things that your students will accomplish this next school year.  Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions. 

I certainly appreciate each student and the support they get from their family.

I wish you well.

Marilyn