Articulations

Saint Nick Boogie is an upbeat swinging version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas arranged for late beginners by Chrissy Ricker.

Dance Upon High, is an elegant medley featuring the Russian Dance from “The Nutcracker” and “Angels We Have Heard on High” arranged for early intermediates by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Medley Magic holiday songbook.

Sugar Plum Blues, arranged by Chrissy Ricker, is a jazzy version of the iconic theme from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet. This piece is part of the Rockin’ Christmas songbook.

This jazzy take on the holiday classic can be performed as a duet or as a trio! “Jingle Bell Jive” by Chrissy Ricker is a toe-tapping ensemble piece arranged for two or three beginners.

Deck the Halls arranged as an upbeat trio by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas arranged as an upbeat trio by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, arranged in a fast and flashy style by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This showcase solo is well-suited for intermediates of all ages.

Ukrainian Bell Carol, in a merry arrangement for intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas by Candlelight songbook.

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.

Fum, Fum, Fum, presented in a fiery, flashy style for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion. This showcase solo will light up your next recital or holiday party!

Up on the Housetop, elegantly arranged with lush harmonies for early intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the Second Scenes from Christmas songbook.

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

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, arranged with lush harmonies for intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the Scenes from Christmas songbook.

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

Deck the Halls arranged with lush harmonies by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is ideal for intermediates.

A holiday favorite by Benjamin Hanby arranged for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra. This upbeat piece is always enjoyed by students of all ages!

This fun children’s Christmas song was originally written somewhere around 1850-1860 by a little-known composer named Benjamin Hanby. It was also one of the first well-known secular Christmas songs. Here it is arranged as a lively duet for early intermediates.

Snow Ride by British composer Jenny Walker is an evenly-leveled duet for two intermediate players. Apart from the introduction, the secondo player provides the rhythmic drive and the primo player has a slower, calmer feel. There is a gentle, steady flow depicting a horse-drawn carriage being driven through the snow.

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.

Deck the Halls arranged as a lively holiday showcase solo by Jenny Walker. After a flamboyant introduction, the first section has a walking bass with a single-note melody in the right hand. The second has a much more modern feel, with syncopated chords in a pop-rock style.