Violas for Christmas 20 Christmas carols for one or two violas 

Bring the warm sound of the viola to the festive season with Violas for Christmas, a collection of 20 traditional Christmas carols arranged by Barrie Carson Turner and published by Schott Music. Written in very easy arrangements, the collection can be played by solo viola or two violas, making it equally enjoyable for individual practice, lessons, and Christmas duet performances.

The 32-page collection includes favourites such as Silent Night, Away in a Manger, O Come, All Ye Faithful, The First Nowell, We Three Kings, Good King Wenceslas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The physical book-and-CD edition also provides recordings of the carols for two violas with piano, plus accompaniment-only tracks for play-along practice.

Key Features:

• Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner
• Published by Schott Music
• 20 traditional Christmas carols
• For solo viola or two violas
• Very easy / beginner-friendly arrangements
• 32 pages
• Optional second viola part
• Excellent for lessons, Christmas performances, and festive music-making

Musical Benefits:

• Develops basic rhythm, intonation, and bow control
• Encourages confident duet and ensemble playing
• Builds listening skills through familiar melodies
• Provides enjoyable seasonal repertoire for developing violists