Majestic and colorful Christmas arrangements abound in this stunning collection arranged for intermediate pianists who enjoy performing with flair and self-assurance. Audiences will be regaled with the full drama of the piano while listening to selected Christmas carols featuring smooth left hand lines, delicate ornamentation, dramatic tempo and dynamic shifts, exciting block chords, rolled chords, lively rhythms and more.

A Virtuosic Christmas includes timeless Christmas classics that incorporate new harmonic subtleties into arrangements that present a challenging and rewarding experience to advanced pianists. These uplifting settings reflect the comfort and joy that inspired the arranger to create them. Titles: Fantasy on Ode to Joy * The First Noel * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen with Ukrainian Bell Carol * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Joy to the World with O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * O Little Town of Bethlehem with O Holy Night * Silent Night * What Child Is This? with Away in a Manger.

This series was written for piano students who enjoy showing off their talent at recitals, competitions and festivals. The technical patterns in the pieces help develop strength and dexterity in the fingers, as well as evenness and clarity of tone. Book 1 features spirited and exotic works that adventurous late elementary and early intermediate pianists will find most satisfying. These pieces are also a great way to encouraged students who are a bit more reserved to reach for more emotive performances.

If dramatic glissandos, fiery staccato patterns, fast tempos and accelerating parallel triads appeal to you, take a good look at this exciting collection of intermediate and late intermediate level original piano works by composer Margaret Goldston. Any of the thrilling pieces in Book 2 are ideal for recitals, competitions and festivals. They may be worked up quickly and performed with confidence. The hardest part is simply choosing which piece to perform first!

A Classical-Style Christmas combines memorable Christmas carols with excerpts from some of Mozart's most wonderful works. The arrangements are not all written in Classical-period styling; you will hear some Romantic and Contemporary sounds as well. However, all of the selections are inspired directly by individual Mozart pieces. Titles: *Angels from the Realms of Glory (Inspired by Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3) *Angels We Have Heard on High (Inspired by Sonata in C Major, K. 545: Rondo) *Away in a Manger with O Come, Little Children (Inspired by Sonata in G Major, K. 283: Presto) *Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Inspired by Menuet in F Major, K. 5) *The First Noel (Inspired by Polonaise in D Major from Twelve Little Pieces) *Good King Wenceslas (Inspired by Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: Rondo, Allegro) *He Is Born (Inspired by Sonata in D Major, K. 284: Allegro) *See, Amid the Winter's Snow (Inspired by Adagio for Violin and Orchestra, K. 261) *Silent Night (Inspired by Sonata in A Major, K. 331: Andante grazioso) *We Three Kings of Orient Are (Inspired by Sonata in A Minor, K. 310: Allegro maestoso)

The Christmas season has inspired decades of memorable popular music. Mark Hayes revisits some of these timeless songs, expertly casting them in the rich voice of the piano. Titles: The Gift * Grown-Up Christmas List * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Let There Be Peace on Earth * The Little Drummer Boy * Sleigh Ride * Toyland. The arrangements here are sure to impress any party crowd --Yiyi Ku, Music Teachers Helper Blog

These eight holiday favorites have been skillfully arranged for early intermediate level pianists. Arrangements feature ostinato bass lines and rhythmic patterns and provide an opportunity to reinforce a variety of technical and dynamic challenges. Selections include "Jingle Bells," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Angels We Have Heard on High" and much more.

The beautiful sounds of Christmas music delight us each year anew, as we celebrate the Season with time-honored Christmas carols and songs. The eight early-elementary to elementary arrangements in this compilation will both please and motivate younger piano students, who always love to play melodies they are familiar with. Each solo features a single note melody, and is complete in itself. For a fuller, richer sound, the duet part for the teacher may be added.

Double the joy of the Christmas season with elegant, inspiring piano duets! Early intermediate to intermediate pianists will welcome the opportunity to perform some of the world's most beautiful carols, creatively arranged for one piano, four hands. Both parts are musically interesting and rewarding to play. Lyrics are also included. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * The First Noel * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Jingle Bells * Silent Night * Sleep, Little Jesus * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child Is This?