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Christmas Classics Volume 2 is a collection of traditional holiday classics arranged in a contemporary lyrical style ideal for intermediates of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

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.

Deck the Halls in 7/8 is a lively, minor key, odd meter twist on the traditional Welsh carol, arranged by Stacy Fahrion. This selection is ideal for intermediates.

We Three Kings arranged in a lyrical contemporary showcase style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook 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.

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.

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

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.

Away in a Manger is a gentle, flowing arrangement that combines the two versions of this popular holiday tune that are well-known in both the U.K. and the U.S. Music by Jenny Walker.

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, written in the style of Chopin’s iconic Nocturne in E-flat, in a lush arrangement for late intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas Memories songbook.

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.

Silent Night arranged as a contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook.

This lovely Catalán carol was made popular by the cellist Pablo Casals. Its haunting melody will being something fresh to any Christmas program. This arrangement for intermediates by Rick Robertson is part of the Christmas Memories songbook.

O Come, All Ye Faithful arranged as a contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

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

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

This contemporary lyrical solo by Ryan Chesser is a relaxed setting of a Christmas standard that celebrates the birth of Christ.

This kaleidoscopic rendering of Rejoice and Be Merry by Paul Sweet combines brilliant effects and a danceable tune to make this arrangement a welcome departure from standard holiday fare.