For late intermediate harp and flute (or C melody instrument), three arrangements in this collection from the CD “A Merry Little Christmas” by RoseWynde: Kathryn Cater, Harp, and Sandy Duffy Norman, Flute.

Includes: The Holly and the Ivy /Deck the Halls, Carol of the Bells, The First Noel.

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Deck the Halls / The Holly and the Ivy Medley
There are three tunes in this medley, as there are two traditional melodies titled “The Holly and the Ivy” (one familiar, one less known but lovely), ending with a lively jig interpretation of the familiar carol. Though written for and recorded on pedal harp, an accomplished lever harpist should be able to modify this arrangement to suit their performance style. 138 measures, over three minutes on the CD, score is four pages.

Carol of the Bells
The traditional carol weaves and bends, passing elements back and forth between harp and flute. This is exciting to perform! Written as recorded on pedal harp, it may be possible to omit or limit the frequent F# and G# accidentals and play alternate chords or open fifths to make this work for lever harp. See suggestions in examples below. 123 measures, nearly 3 minutes on the CD, score is four pages.

The First Noel

Sweet and simple, there are no pedal/lever changes.