Eliyahu Hanavi

Festival of Lights is a set of new arrangements of popular Hanukkah songs done in typical Ron Levy style: exploring a range of moods from solemn to quirky, and including a few musical surprises along the way.

A hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Avinu Malkeinu (Our Father, Our King) arranged by Debbie Center. This piece is a beloved Jewish New Year prayer which is sung in synagogues around the world during the High Holidays of Rosh Hashana (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). The blowing of the shofar, or ram’s horn, is an integral part of the services, announcing the new year to all. Often, the shofar is blown near a body of water. The cover features an Israeli shofar belonging to Debbie’s son, Joel. Debbie created the photograph at her lake home in Nevis, Minnesota.

This traditional Chanukah song is polished up by Debbie Center and absolutely sparkles with soft jazz chords sure to brighten your Festival of Lights.

Rock of Ages (Ma’oz Tzur) arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Hine Ma Tov, a traditional Shabbat hymn, arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Silent Night arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for early intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Mambo a la Mozart is a Latin-style remix of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 arranged as a solo for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Faith, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate reflective lyrical solo. Its melody and mood make it equally suitable for recital or service use.

Shadow Walker, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is a minor-key contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece provides a great opportunity for students to work on concepts like rubato, lyrical phrasing, and flowing left-hand patterns.

Horsin’ Around, composed by Ron Levy, is a Western-themed showcase for intermediates. This solo offers a great opportunity to work on articulations and to dynamically highlight the subtle rhythmic variations of the main theme.

Hymne, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical solo with a mature sound. It is highly melodic and suitable for recital or service use.

The Silver Lining, composed by Ryan Chesser, is a light and airy lyrical solo for intermediates. This selection is part of the Winds of Change songbook.

Early intermediates of all ages will enjoy this fast and flashy holiday arrangement by Chrissy Ricker. This piano solo blends melodies from two holiday favorites: “Carol of the Bells” and “What Child is This.”

This light and airy intermediate-level piece by Sara Tomlinson is sure to delight students. The syncopation in the middle section will nicely challenge the student. The ending is an improvisation of the main theme and a fun way to finish the piece.

As With Gladness Men Of Old, arranged in an elegant lyrical style for intermediates by Kevin Costley.

A new jazzy spin on a perennial favorite! The infamous Ukrainian Bell Carol is arranged here as an upbeat jazz waltz in the key of D minor by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase holiday solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages!

Blessed Assurance, arranged as a lyrical solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a splash of the Brahms Waltz Op. 39, No. 15.

Snow Flurries, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical solo. Pedal effects and mixed accents, including hemiola, add to the atmosphere. This is an excellent choice for recital or festival use.