A Little Carol
Christmas Duets for Children
Vol. I
Once Within a Lowly Stable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
When Joseph Went to Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The First Noel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Away in a Manger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
O Little Town of Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Up on the Housetop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Deck the Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Jingle Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Christmas Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A Lesson in Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
q = 80-92
SecondoOnce Within a Lowly Stable
Patty Smith Hill, 1868-1946arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Matthew CrabtreeGently
4
7
10
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
2
q = 80-92
PrimoOnce Within a Lowly Stable
Patty Smith Hill, 1868-1946arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
13
Dedicated to Matthew CrabtreeGently
16
19
22
3
When Joseph Went to BethlehemSecondo
I Reed Payne. 1930arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
ThoughtfullyDedicated to Cambree Benson
q = 98-112
6
10
14
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
4
When Joseph Went to BethlehemPrimo
I Reed Payne, 1930arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Thoughtfully
Dedicated to Cambree Benson
q = 98-112
5
9
13
5
q = 80-92
Secondo
The First Noel18th French Carol
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Katie BeattieGently
5
8
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
11
6
14
17
20
23
7
q = 80-92
The First NoelPrimo
18th French Carolarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Katie BeattieGently
4
7
10
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
8
13
16
19
22
9
Dedicated to Cambree Benson
q = 96-112
Away in a MangerSecondo
Children's Song book, anonarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
A Lullaby
6
10
14
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
10
18
22
26
30
11
Dedicated to Cambree Benson
q = 96-112
Children's Song book, anonarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
PrimoAway in a Manger
A Lullaby
5
9
13
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
12
17
21
25
29
13
Dedicated to Cambree BensonAlternate Secondo
q = 96-112
33
Away in a Manger
Children's Song book, anonarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
A Lullaby
38
42
46
14
50
54
58
62
15
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
John F. Wade, ca.1711-1786arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersenq = 88-104
Secondo
Dedicated to Katie BeattieMajestically
6
10
14
18
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
16
PrimoJohn F. Wade, ca. 1711-1786
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersenq = 88-104
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
Dedicated to Katie BeattieMajestically
5
9
13
17
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
17
q = 84-96
SecondoO Little Town of Bethlehem
Brooks Redner, 1835-1893arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
ReverentlyDedicated to Katie Crabtree
5
8
11
14
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
18
O Little Town of Bethlehem
q = 84-96
Brooks Redner, 1835-1893arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Primo
ReverentlyDedicated to Katie Crabtree
4
7
10
13
19
q = 72-84
SecondoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
English Folk Tunearr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
SpiritedDedicated to Katie Beattie
5
9
13
17
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
20
q = 72-84
PrimoEnglish Folk Tune
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Dedicated to Katie BeattieSpirited
4
8
12
16
21
q = 102-112
Jolly Old Saint NicholasSecondo
Traditionalarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
LivelyDedicated to Cambree Benson
5
9
13
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
22
q = 102-112
Jolly Old Saint NicholasPrimo
Traditionalarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
17
Dedicated to Cambree BensonLively
21
25
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
29
23
q = 96-104
SecondoUp on the Housetop
B.R. Hanbyarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Katelyn LemonSpirited
5
9
13
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
24
q = 96-104
Up on the HousetopPrimo
17
B.R. Hanbyarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
SpiritedDedicated to Katelyn Lemon
21
25
29
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
25
q = 102-116
Deck the Halls
Welsh Carolarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Katelyn Lemon
Lively
Secondo
5
9
13
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
26
17
21
25
29
27
q = 102-116Welsh Carol
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Deck the Halls
33
LivelyDedicated to Katelyn Lemon
Primo
37
41
45
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
28
49
53
57
61
29
q = 96 - 112
SecondoJohnny Marks
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Dedicated to Katie Crabtree
Lightly
6
11
16
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
30
21
25
3
29
33 1.
37 2.
3 3 3
31
q = 96 - 112Johnny Marks
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Primo
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
42
Dedicated to Katie CrabtreeLightly
47
52
57
32
62
66
70
741.
782.
33
q = 104-120
Jingle BellsSecondo
J. Pierpontarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Matthew CrabtreeLightly
5
9
13
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
34
17
21
25
29
35
q = 104-120
Jingle BellsPrimo
33
J. Pierpontarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Matthew CrabtreeLightly
37
41
45
36
49
53
57
61
37
q = 69-80
Christmas BellsSecondo A. Laurence Lyon
arr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Cambree & Sabrina BensonSweetly
5
9
Fine
13
17
Copyright © 2013 Laurel Hunt Pedersen
D.C. al Fine
38
q = 69-80
A. Laurence Lyonarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
PrimoChristmas Bells
21
Dedicated to Cambree & Sabrina BensonSweetly
25
29
Fine
33
37
D.C. al Fine
39
q = 69-80
Christmas BellsDescant
41
A. Laurence Lyonarr. Laurel Hunt Pedersen
Dedicated to Cambree & Sabrina BensonSweetly
45
49
Fine
53
57
D.C. al Fine
40
A Lesson in Sharing
I have always been an emphatic believer in that jolly old elf who brings gifts to good
boys and girls during the Christmas season. This incident took place when I was about
nine or ten years of age and still wrapped in childhood innocence.
A new family had moved into a rented home in our neighborhood just before the
holidays. They had experienced some financial difficulties and had very few material
possessions. My mother and a few friends learned of their need and decided to provide
them with a little Christmas blessing.
One sister was given the assignment of being the diversion. She invited the new family
to her home for dinner. The other conspirators were provided with a key to their home
and about one hour to work their magic. By dividing the work, they could complete the
task in the allotted time. Even though I was quite young, I was permitted to accompany
my mother and the other ladies. I remember that as we entered the home, it seemed
empty, cold and dark.
We set to work. A couple of sisters had the opportunity of stocking the kitchen. They
began placing canned goods in the cupboards and perishable items in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, we began in the living-room. First we set up a large Christmas tree. Lights,
balls and tinsel magically appeared to decorate the tree. They looked very familiar.
Mother spread a tree skirt that she had made for our family under the tree and we
placed our wrapped gifts on top.
Within that hour the kitchen was stocked, the living-room was decorated and presents
layed out. We slipped out into the dark winter night, leaving behind the lights glowing
on the tree.
I longed to see the children’s faces when they returned home that night. But that would
spoil the miracle as they would learn who their benefactors had been.
I have thought often of this and other experiences of my childhood. My parents taught
charity and other gospel principles more by their actions than the spoken word.
A Little Carol
Christmas Duets for Children
Alphabetical Index Vol. I
Away in a Manger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Christmas Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Deck the Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Jingle Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
A Lesson in Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
O Little Town of Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Once Within a Lowly Stable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The First Noel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Up on the Housetop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
When Joseph Went to Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4