Winter’s Calm by Rick Robertson is a late-elementary/early intermediate New Age lyrical solo that will appeal to pianists of all ages. This can be used as service music as well, especially for youth.
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas arranged for beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
He Is Born, a traditional French carol, arranged in a lyrical styling for early intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This fast and jazzy showcase solo arrangement will be a great fit for holiday performances.
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, artfully mixed with Edward MacDowell’s To a Wild Rose, in an intermediate level arrangement by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Medley Magic Volume 2 holiday songbook.
Go Tell It on the Mountain, arranged for intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas by Candlelight songbook.
Still, Still, Still, a traditional Austrian carol, arranged in a peaceful lyrical style for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.
He Is Born, a traditional French carol, arranged in a lyrical styling for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.
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.
Here, Rick Robertson has woven two familiar tunes for this carol with the music of Johannes Brahms. The piece quotes one well-known Intermezzo (op. 118 no. 2) and hints at another (op. 117 no. 1). This arrangement for late intermediates is part of the Christmas Memories songbook.
Silent Night for Two by Jenny Walker is for four hands and is a fantasia based on the famous carol. It can be played by two intermediate/advanced pianists or a student and teacher. It opens and ends with bell-like octaves and pedal notes. The main melody is played initially by the primo player and the volume and speed picks up as other parts come in. This sparkling showcase is an entertaining take on a seasonal favorite.