A Rockin’ Christmas

Los Peces en el Rio is a peaceful Spanish Christmas carol. This intermediate arrangement by Stacy Fahrion begins with gentle syncopation, then the pianist plays the melody in the left hand with a beautiful countermelody in the right hand.

I Saw Three Ships arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat, swing-style solo with ragtime flair will be a great fit for holiday performances.

Christmas Memories, features thirteen elegant arrangements of holiday favorites composed by Rick Robertson. This collection of lyrical solos will bring joy to the season for advancing intermediates of all ages.

Auld Lang Syne arranged in a lyrical contemporary style and combined with the iconic Shaker tune Simple Gifts. This showcase solo is well suited for intermediates and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Joy to the World arranged in a lyrical contemporary showcase style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

A Mostly Minor Christmas, is a quirky late intermediate collection by Stacy Fahrion that contains some familiar carols arranged in unfamiliar ways, such as Deck the Halls, in 7/8, and Mambo All the Way, a minor-key mambo version of Jingle Bells. There are a couple of jazzy tunes with silly lyrics, including Gloomy Old St. Nick, and O Spider Tree. Finally, there are several soaring lyrical carols in mostly minor keys. The only piece in this collection that’s in a major key is a subtly reharmonized version of Silent Night.

This contemporary holiday arrangement by Chrissy Ricker blends melodies from “Deck the Halls” and “Joy to the World” into a pop-style solo that early intermediates of all ages will love.

Silent Night, arranged by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level arrangement of the perennial Christmas favorite. In this arrangement, it takes on something of an Impressionistic style, and also sounds great on an electronic keyboard.

A holiday showstopper for early intermediates that is sure to please! This piano solo by Chrissy Ricker blends melodies from “Jingle Bells” and “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” with toe-tapping boogie flair.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of the Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Jolly Old St. Nicholas arranged as a contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

A whimsically macabre rendition of We Wish You a Merry Christmas arranged for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion.

The Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by Chrissy Ricker, in a ragtime style featuring bits of Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer.” This piece is part of the Medley Magic Volume 2 songbook.

O Little Town of Bethlehem arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

March of the Toy Soldiers, from Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

A beautiful contemporary lyrical/pop rendition of Angels We Have Heard On High has been arranged as a showcase holiday solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas. Ideal for intermediate pianists of all ages! Perfect for recitals, parties, and any holiday performance opportunities.

Silent Night arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. The sophisticated lyrical setting with lush jazz harmonies will be a great fit for holiday performances.