The Legacy of Christmas

Although written as supplemental material to the (for use after lesson 8 of Level One), this piece for the holidays can be utilized with any beginning method. The grade level is 1/2-1, the pitch ranges are within an octave from concert low B-flat to A-flat, and the rhythm patterns are limited to whole, dotted half, half, and quarter notes and rests. Three well-known Christmas songs are included in this mini-medley: , , and . There is an optional ending after the first two selections, and all three pieces can be played independently as short individual pieces if the director desires. (2:06)

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