Articulations

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.

March of the Toy Soldiers, from Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Jazzy Old Saint Nicholas arranged for intermediates in an upbeat showcase-style jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

A new jazzy spin on a perennial favorite! The infamous Ukrainian Bell Carol is arranged here as an upbeat jazz waltz in the key of D minor by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase holiday solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages!

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.

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.

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.

Up on the Housetop arranged for intermediates in an upbeat jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arranged for intermediates in a whimsical jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

O Holy Night arranged for intermediates in a whimsical jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

Toyland arranged for intermediates as an upbeat jazz-waltz by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.