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I Saw Three Ships, arranged by Lisa Donovan Lukas, in an exuberant showcase setting for intermediates.

What Child Is This arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

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

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, elegantly arranged with lush harmonies for intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the More Scenes from Christmas songbook.

In dulci jubilo (Good Christian Men, Rejoice) elegantly arranged with lush harmonies for intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the More Scenes from Christmas songbook.

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

Gesu Bambino, with a splash of “Caro Mio Ben,” stylishly arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

We Three Kings arranged in a lyrical contemporary showcase style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund

Coventry Carol sheet music is a dazzling showcase solo for intermediate level students. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

O Holy Night, in a lush showcase style setting for late intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas Memories songbook.

The Sussex Carol (sometimes called “On Christmas Night All Christians Sing”) is a very popular carol in England. This arrangement by Jenny Walker, has a jaunty, 6/8 feel and is similar in style to “I Saw Three Ships”. It is a lovely, lilting carol with a joyous, rhythmic sway.

This showcase-style arrangement by Paul Sweet is sure to be a hit at your next holiday recital. Jaunty rhythms and a Celtic flavor make this a thrilling dance for the fingers!

Longing for Spring, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.

A Touch of Moonlight is an ideal “starter” version of the theme from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund presents the student part at the primer level set in a 5-finger positioning and includes a duet part to complete the soundscape.

Lemonade Stand is a minor-key sassy trio for beginners featuring music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund & Kris Skaletski. This ensemble piece serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.

Triple Double is a minor-key, flowing solo in 6/8 time for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a contemporary shuffle style teacher duet part.

Act One, composed by Heather Nanney, is an easy showcase solo for beginners with a lush teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Center Stage Solos songbook.

Sailing is an easy solo for beginners based in a five-finger position with lush teacher duet included. Music by Barbara Becker.

Grandpa’s Jig is a lively showcase solo for beginners that serves as an excellent introduction to playing in 6/8 time. This piece by Joanne Griffiths is part of her songbook entitled “Meet the Pilburys.”

The Hunt is a lively, evenly-leveled piano duet by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This fun showcase duet is ideal for two late-beginners and is a great way to introduce 6/8 time and a variety of articulations.

Whirlwind is a fast and flashy showcase solo by Jennifer Eklund that introduces the concept of hemiola to late beginning students. Part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.

Once in a Blue Moon is an easy minor-key lyrical solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on working in 6/8 time with dotted rhythms, and includes a lush teacher accompaniment.

Fur Elise, a perennial favorite, arranged here as an evenly-leveled duet for two late beginners. This duet by Jennifer Eklund will delight students and audiences of all ages.

Autumn Mist, is an elegant lyrical solo for late beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Easy Rhapsodies & Reveries songbook.