These charming assortments of sophisticated intermediate-level Christmas pieces by Catherine Rollin will delight and inspire teenage and adult piano students. Similar in style to Catherine Rollin's Preludes for Piano, Volumes 1 and 2, these rewarding selections sound more difficult than they actually are.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.
These charming assortments of sophisticated intermediate-level Christmas pieces by Catherine Rollin will delight and inspire teenage and adult piano students. Similar in style to Catherine Rollin's Preludes for Piano, Volumes 1 and 2, these rewarding selections sound more difficult than they actually are.
Musical Impressions was written to provide pianists with the experience of playing in a variety of styles. Capturing the essence of different styles is an important aspect of pianistic development. Jazz styles, romantic ballads, mysterious sounds, and more are found in this series, providing pianists of any age with pieces in many moods. Titles: * Brassy Rag * Burmese Temple Bells * Celtic Jig * Cool Strut * Crackerjack Jazz * Enchilada Festival * Fireball Rag * Gentle Ocean Waves * Silver Moonbeams * Skateboard Boogie * Starry Night Dreams
Book Two in this series contains seven favorite songs and carols arranged for the late-elementary pianist featuring comfortable hands-together arrangements that are easy to learn. The familiar melodies and musically satisfying arrangements will delight students of all ages.
Two fantastic books of beautiful arrangements that tastefully incorporate newer-sounding "pop" harmonies into a traditional piano solo setting. Contains both sacred and secular favorites in a variety of styles. Perfect collections for teenagers and adults who enjoy the modern, easy listening sounds of today.
What a fantastic idea---medleys and variations of familiar Christmas carols that are sure to shower your intermediate pupils with praise. The ebullient "Hallelujah Medley" is a guaranteed winner with audiences of all ages. The "Variations on 'O Christmas Tree'" are romantic and full. There are five great arrangements in all. Choose one or more to open or close your holiday recital.
While carols provide the reason for the season, secular Christmas songs celebrate other holiday delights. Melody Bober shares some of her favorite popular Christmas songs in her signature style with lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. The pieces reflect memories of a fresh snowfall, glittering decorations, a visit from Santa, and other nostalgic moments. Titles: * Believe (from The Polar Express) * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Suzy Snowflake * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Up on the Housetop * We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This collection features delightful arrangements of Christmas favorites for late elementary to intermediate pianists and includes both traditional as well as seasonal carols arranged in a variety of styles.
Christmas 1941 came little more than two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The shock -- in some cases overseas, elation -- was worldwide. While Americans attempted to go about celebrating as usual, the reality of the just-declared war was on everybody's mind. United States troops on Wake Island were battling a Japanese landing force and, in the Philippines, losing the fight to save Luzon. In Japan, the Pearl Harbor strike force returned to Hiroshima Bay and toasted its sweeping success. Across the Atlantic, much of Europe was frozen in grim Nazi occupation. Just three days before Christmas, Churchill surprised Roosevelt with an unprecedented trip to Washington, where they jointly lit the White House Christmas tree. As the two Allied leaders met to map out a winning wartime strategy, the most remarkable Christmas of the century played out across the globe. Pearl Harbor Christmas is a deeply moving and inspiring story about what it was like to live through a holiday season few would ever forget.