Mary Cohen's Christmas Quartetstart has creatively arranged favourite carols and festive tunes for the beginner quartet (Grade 1-2+) From the more solemn to the extremely boisterous, these arrangements explore a wide range of musical styles as well as many interesting string effects (including simple harmonics, col legno, pizzicato and tremolo). Cohen has also provided invaluable technique tips to help deal with musical problems which may arise in the limited rehearsal time in the mad rush to Christmas concerts (notes available from fabermusicstore.com). There are also plenty of opportunities for audience participation for the more adventurous crowds.