Syncopation

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

Medley of He is Born and Away in a Manger arranged as a contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Rompin’ Reindeer, is an ultra-cool jazzy spin on “Up on the Housetop” arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This holiday piece is ideal for intermediates and will add sparkle to your holiday recital!

A Rockin’ Bell Carol is a fast and flashy re-working of the iconic Ukrainian Bell Carol. Music arranged by Chrissy Ricker and ideal for intermediates.

Rock On, Merry Gentlemen is a rock-inspired arrangement of a holiday classic by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages!

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.

Rock of Ages (Ma’oz Tzur) arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This holiday selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Still, Still, Still, elegantly arranged for intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas by Candlelight songbook.

O Come, All Ye Faithful presented in a reflective lyrical style for intermediates that is suitable for recital or service use. Music arranged by Rick Robertson.

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.

Gloomy Old Saint Nick is a jazzy ditty about how it’s okay not to be jolly all the time, even during the holidays. Music arranged by Stacy Fahrion.

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.

Mambo All the Way is saucy spin on Jingle Bells arranged by Stacy Fahrion. This showcase solo, ideal for intermediates, will spice up any holiday performance!

Spice up your holiday season with this upbeat Latin-style duet of Jingle Bells arranged for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion.

Patapan is Stacy Fahrion’s showcase arrangement of the classic French Christmas carol. In the original lyrics, “turerurelu, patapatapan” mimic the sound of the flute and drum. This version gradually builds to a heavily syncopated finale.

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!

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.

A jazzy, minor, and dissonant “derangement” of O Christmas Tree by Stacy Fahrion. This piece is a perfect showcase solo for intermediates who want to play something a little quirky during the holiday season!

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.

The Holly & The Ivy, a traditional holiday melody, elegantly arranged for intermediates by Jenny Walker.

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.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.