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C O M P I L E D B Y

J O E L R A N E Y & J A N E H O L S T E I N

Sacred &SecularSettings for Piano

Foreword

Following in the footsteps of The Essential Collection for theChurch Pianist, this extensive volume provides a wealth of solopiano arrangements of the most beloved Christmas standards.This book of 46 settings by 14 talented keyboard arrangers–including Joel Raney, Mary McDonald, Lloyd Larson, JohnCarter, Heather Sorenson and Cindy Berry–spans the seasonfrom Advent through Epiphany. Whatever the occasion,church pianists will be able to choose from an assortment ofappropriate settings in musical styles ranging from classical,to gospel, to jazz.

This collection includes useful topical and alphabetical indicesfor easy referencing. With its comprehensive array of worthyrepertoire, both sacred and secular, we are confident that TheEssential Piano Collection for Christmas will greatly enhanceyour Christmas music experience.

– The Editors

Index

TITLE ARRANGER PAGE

And the Glory of the LordAngels, from the Realms of GloryAngels We Have Heard on HighAway in a MangerBring a Torch, Jeanette, IsabellaCarol of the BellsComfort, Comfort Now My PeopleCoventry CarolDance of the Sugar Plum FairyDeck the HallsDing Dong! Merrily on HighEvery Valley Shall Be ExaltedFor Unto Us a Child Is BornGo, Tell It on the MountainGod Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenGood Christian Friends, RejoiceGood King WenceslasIn the Bleak MidwinterInfant Holy, Infant LowlyJolly Old St. NicholasJoy to the World!Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLo, How a Rose E’er BloomingMarch from “The Nutcracker”Mary Had a BabyO Christmas TreeO Come, All Ye FaithfulO Come, O Come, EmmanuelO Holy NightOf the Father’s Love BegottenPat-a-PanPeople, Look EastRise Up, Shepherd, and FollowSilent NightStill, Still, StillThe Angel Gabriel from Heaven CameThe Birthday of a KingThe First NoelThe Twelve Days of ChristmasUp on the HousetopWake, Awake, for Night Is FlyingWe Three KingsWe Wish You a Merry a ChristmasWhat Child Is This?While by the Sheep We Watched at NightWonderful Child

Cindy BerryJohn CarterCindy BerryHeather SorensonJoel RaneyMark KellnerLarry ShackleyMark KellnerCraig CurryHeather SorensonLloyd LarsonEmily LundJeff BennettMark KellnerVicki CollinsworthEmily LundLloyd LarsonMary McDonaldHeather SorensonJoel RaneyJeff BennettJohn CarterCindy BerryJeff BennettCraig CurryPatti DrennanEmily LundJoel RaneyJohn CarterLarry ShackleyPatti DrennanLloyd LarsonJack SchraderCindy BerryLloyd LarsonLarry ShackleyCraig CurryMary McDonaldMark KellnerLarry ShackleyJohn CarterPatti DrennanJohn CarterJoel RaneyEmily LundCraig Curry

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155148

24115160

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(Alphabetical)

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Index

TITLE ARRANGER PAGE

O Come, O Come, EmmanuelEvery Valley Shall Be ExaltedLo, How a Rose E’er BloomingThe Angel Gabriel from Heaven CameAnd the Glory of the LordComfort, Comfort Now My PeopleWake, Awake, for Night Is FlyingPeople, Look East

Angels We Have Heard on HighAngels, from the Realms of GloryAway in a MangerBring a Torch, Jeanette, IsabellaDing Dong! Merrily on HighFor Unto Us a Child Is BornCoventry CarolOf the Father’s Love BegottenGood Christian Friends, RejoiceThe First NoelInfant Holy, Infant LowlyJoy to the World!Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceO Come, All Ye FaithfulO Holy NightWhile by the Sheep We Watched at Night

Joel RaneyEmily LundCindy BerryLarry ShackleyCindy BerryLarry ShackleyJohn CarterLloyd Larson

Cindy BerryJohn CarterHeather SorensonJoel RaneyLloyd LarsonJeff BennettMark KellnerLarry ShackleyEmily LundMary McDonaldHeather SorensonJeff BennettJohn CarterEmily LundJohn CarterEmily Lund

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ADVENT

CHRISTMAS

(Topical)

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TITLE ARRANGER PAGE

Silent NightThe Birthday of a KingMary Had a BabyStill, Still, StillWhat Child Is This?Rise Up, Shepherd, and FollowIn the Bleak MidwinterGod Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenWonderful Child

We Three KingsGo, Tell It on the Mountain

Carol of the BellsDeck the HallsO Christmas TreeMarch from “The Nutcracker”Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyGood King WenceslasJolly Old St. NicholasUp on the HousetopPat-a-PanThe Twelve Days of ChristmasWe Wish You a Merry Christmas

Cindy BerryCraig CurryCraig CurryLloyd LarsonJoel RaneyJack SchraderMary McDonaldVicki CollinsworthCraig Curry

Patti DrennanMark Kellner

Mark KellnerHeather SorensonPatti DrennanJeff BennettCraig CurryLloyd LarsonJoel RaneyLarry ShackleyPatti DrennanMark KellnerJohn Carter

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102105110

115118

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CHRISTMAS (cont.)

EPIPHANY

SECULAR

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