Sussex Carol

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.

The little Lord Jesus born in a manger…This arrangement combines “Away In A Manger” (Cradle Tune) and “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” in a soothing Christmas Lullaby. Arranged for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.

Go Tell It on the Mountain in a jazzy setting arranged by Jennifer Eklund for intermediates of all ages!

What Child Is This arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

This is an arrangement of ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, which is based on the melody from the traditional 16th century French folk song, Une Jeune Pucelle. This whimsically melancholy melody is arranged by Stacy Fahrion for intermediates.

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.”

Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, arranged by Paul Sweet, is a lightly-macabre spin on a holiday favorite. Tchaikovsky meets Tim Burton in this delightful solo for intermediates!

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.

The iconic Ukrainian Bell Carol arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of the Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

We Three Kings, artfully mixed with the Arabian Dance from “The Nutcracker,” in an intermediate level arrangement by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Medley Magic Volume 2 holiday songbook.

Tidings of Joy Volume Two is a collection of ten elegant arrangements for intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. Players of all ages will explore a mix well-known favorites and some less traditional tunes, all of which will add some sparkle to any holiday performance.

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.

Beauty in simplicity is the key to this arrangement of a traditional German carol: one that doesn’t turn up often on Christmas programs. This arrangement by Rick Robertson for intermediates is part of the Christmas Memories songbook.

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, elegantly arranged with lush harmonies for intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the More Scenes from Christmas songbook.

Joyful and Triumphant, is an elegant lyrical spin on “O Come, All Ye Faithful” arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This holiday piece is ideal for intermediates and will add sparkle to your holiday recital!

O Christmas Tree, elegantly arranged with lush harmonies for intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the Scenes from Christmas songbook.

Here We Come A-Caroling arranged for intermediates in an upbeat showcase-style jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

Contemporary showcase arrangements of themes from Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet arranged by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This collection will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages!