Merry & Bright

Jazz up your holiday season with this upbeat reimagined version of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet. This showcase solo is ideal for late intermediates and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Waltz of the Flowers, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, stylishly arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, combined with Faure’s haunting Pavane, Op. 50 in a lush setting for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Yuletide Treasures features eleven holiday favorites arranged for late intermediates and beyond by Jennifer Eklund. This collection includes novelty arrangements from The Nutcracker as well as medleys of traditional holiday favorites and well-known classical melodies.

Coventry Carol sheet music is a dazzling showcase solo for intermediate level students. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Christmas Rose is a contemporary holiday medley for advanced players that combines Be Thou My Vision and Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming. This arrangement by Rebekah Trevelise will make for an impressive holiday recital piece or church offertory selection!

This is an original work by Jenny, depicting the journey made by a Troika, a Russian vehicle drawn by three horses over a snow-clad landscape. The dotted rhythm of right-hand notes gives a ragtime-like feel to the piece. The mood is cheeky and jovial, an intermediate-level thrill ride.

Pas de deux, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for advanced piano solo by Jennifer Eklund.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel arranged as a flashy showcase solo for intermediates. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund

Carol of the Bells Fantasia is a contemporary showcase solo for advanced players of a holiday standard. This arrangement by Rebekah Trevelise will make for an impressive holiday recital showstopper!

O Little Town of Bethlehem in a peaceful setting by Paul Sweet that recalls the wondrous events of a night long ago. Rich harmonization and a gently sweeping accompaniment beautifully frame this holiday favorite.

The Sussex Carol (sometimes called “On Christmas Night All Christians Sing”) is a very popular carol in England. This arrangement by Jenny Walker, has a jaunty, 6/8 feel and is similar in style to “I Saw Three Ships”. It is a lovely, lilting carol with a joyous, rhythmic sway.

O Holy Night arranged as a lyrical showcase solo by Jennifer Eklund. This holiday favorite is ideal for late intermediates and advanced level pianists and will sparkle at any recital.

This showcase-style arrangement by Paul Sweet is sure to be a hit at your next holiday recital. Jaunty rhythms and a Celtic flavor make this a thrilling dance for the fingers!

Jam out to this pulsing, pop-inspired arrangement of O Come, All Ye Faithful by Paul Sweet. Driving rhythms, wild syncopations, and showy passagework will make this a perennial favorite!

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Ukrainian Bell Carol arranged as a showcase solo for late intermediate and advanced level pianists. This solo is part of Christmas Classics Volume 2 by Jennifer Eklund.

Holiday Memories is a sentimental, contemporary lyrical piano solo by Lisa Frederick that features hints of your favorite Christmas carols throughout. Ideal for intermediates of all ages.