Winter-Themed

A Midwinter’s Dream, is a lyrical arrangement of Gustav Holst’s “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Chrissy Ricker. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages and part of the “A Rockin’ Christmas” songbook.

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, a traditional French carol, elegantly arranged for intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

March from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Medley from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, including the Pas de deux and Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Dance Medley from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, including the Russian, Arabian, and Chinese Dances, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Dance of the Reed Flutes from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This holiday 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.

Hey, Ho, Nobody Home is a traditional English carol usually sung as a three-part round. This arrangement by Stacy Fahrion begins with the round, then transitions into a spirited, danceable variation. This selection is ideal 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 Holly & The Ivy, a traditional holiday melody, elegantly arranged for intermediates by Jenny Walker.

Festive Frolic, composed by Jenny Walker, is a quirky piece full of fun. Starting and finishing in the upper end of the keyboard, it slowly creeps down until we get just a hint of Jingle Bells together with left-hand chord leaps, which can be played slightly slower. The last part of the piece completes the musical sandwich with a playful ending.

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!

A modern lyrical spin on the Winter concerto theme from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

A Cold Winter’s Night is an elegant lyrical showcase solo that is part of Lisa Frederick’s In the Groove songbook. This piece well-suited for intermediates of all ages.

Sing We Now of Christmas, also known as Noel Nouvelet, combined with Ravel’s iconic Pavane pour une infante defunte, and stylishly arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Yuletide Treasures holiday songbook.

March of the Toy Soldiers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, stylishly arranged as a sassy jazzy romp for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Yuletide Treasures songbook.

Pas de deux, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, abridged and arranged as a lyrical intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund.

Russian Dance, from Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet “The Nutcracker,” arranged as fast and flashy showcase duet for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

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.

Winter Reverie is a melancholy contemporary lyrical solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. This is an extended version ideal for late intermediate players and up.

In the Bleak Midwinter, composed by Gustav Holst, and arranged for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra. This piece will make a great addition to any winter recital!