Christmas Extravaganza Book 2

In Christmas Extravaganza, Book 2 Robert Vandall takes familiar songs and carols to a new level of pianism and creativity. The arrangements combine both fresh and familiar harmonies, unique melodic treatments, and interesting rhythms. Each piece is arranged with pianistic freedom appropriate to the song, yet stays comfortable in the hands while sounding impressive. Titles: * Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (Theme and Variations) * Joy to the World (Improvisation) * O Come, Little Children * Ukrainian Bell Carol * We Three Kings of Orient Are

Much to the dismay of his neighbors and family, Mr. Merriweather's Christmas display grows from a simple string of white lights into an outrageous spectacle.

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

Bear is ready for a calm, cosy Christmas. Frog is ready for a tinsel-tastic Christmas at the Extravaganza Hotel! Neither is ready for what happens next . . . ! A fabulously festive tale about the joys of the unexpected.

The Christmas Season brings wonderful traditions and thus creates happy memories. The sharing of traditional Christmas carols is one such tradition. In Christmas Memories, Book 2, Melody Bober shares some of her favorite carols arranged in her signature style with lyrical melodies and lush harmonies. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * The First Noel * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * I Saw Three Ships * It Came Upon a Midnight Clear * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Silent Night

The Celebrated Christmas Duets series features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. New and exciting harmonies and rhythms create satisfying musical experiences, and careful balancing of the primo and secondo parts gives both performers a chance to shine. Titles: * Deck the Halls * Santa Claus is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Ukrainian Bell Carol (Carol of the Bells) * We Wish You a Merry Christmas

In Christmas Extravaganza, Book 2 Robert Vandall takes familiar songs and carols to a new level of pianism and creativity. The arrangements combine both fresh and familiar harmonies, unique melodic treatments, and interesting rhythms. Each piece is arranged with pianistic freedom appropriate to the song, yet stays comfortable in the hands while sounding impressive. Titles: Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (Theme and Variations) * Joy to the World (Improvisation) * O Come, Little Children * Ukrainian Bell Carol * We Three Kings of Orient Are.

In Christmas Extravaganza, Book 1, Robert Vandall takes familiar songs and carols to a new level of pianism and creativity. Each piece is arranged with pianistic freedom appropriate to the song. The arrangements combine both fresh and familiar harmonies, unique melodic treatments, and interesting rhythms. Each solo is comfortable in the hands while sounding impressive. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard On High * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * The Holly and the Ivy * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Silent Night * We Wish You a Merry Christmas

In Christmas Extravaganza, Book 3 Robert Vandall takes familiar songs and carols to a new level of pianism and creativity. The arrangements combine both fresh and familiar harmonies, unique melodic treatments, and interesting rhythms. Each piece is arranged with pianistic freedom appropriate to the song, yet stays comfortable in the hands while sounding impressive. Titles: * Ding, Dong! Merrily On High * The First Noel * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * O Christmas Tree * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow

Each solo in this book features pianistic freedom within the style and form of the piece. Even when the hands move freely around the keyboard, the goal was to keep the technique required to play each piece within limited boundaries to ensure student success. Titles: * After the Storm * Dennison Depot Blues * Fireworks * Grand Tarantella * Holiday! * Peaceful Moments * Stargazing Nocturne