We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Melodica/Keybd
A festive 3-part melodica(32 keys) and keyboard ensemble arrangement for primary and secondary music lessons, group teaching and Christmas performances.
About This Resource
This complete Christmas ensemble teaching resource is designed for Beginner Plus to Early Intermediate players. Moving beyond a fixed five-note hand position, the arrangement develops instrumental technique, musical independence and ensemble skills through a familiar Christmas carol.
Key Musical Skills & Learning Objectives
Hand-position changes and written fingering
Introduction to F♯ and G♯
Triple metre (3/4 time)
Melodic leaps and coordination
Melody, countermelody and bass-line playing
Ensemble listening, balance and musical independence
What’s Included
Full ensemble score (PDF)
Three individual instrumental parts (PDF)
Letter-name notation versions for additional learning support (PDF)
Detailed Teacher Resource & Classroom Activities guide (PDF)
Professional MP3 demonstration track, Two MP3 backing track – slower rehearsal tempo and performance tempo
Suitable For
Primary and secondary school music lessons
Whole-class and small-group melodica teaching
Keyboard ensembles and group keyboard lessons
Mixed-ability and differentiated music teaching
Christmas concerts, school performances and seasonal music activities
Teaching Benefits
The accompanying Teacher Resource & Classroom Activities guide provides practical teaching suggestions to help educators develop instrumental technique, rhythmic understanding, ensemble coordination and musical expression.
Published by Allawave Music Productions
Arranged and developed by Sierra Tse, professional pianist, composer, arranger and music educator.
