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16 Favorite Christmas Masterworks and Carolsfor Elementary Pianists of All Ages
A Simply ClassicChristmas
Margaret Goldston
Foreword
Similar to my popular Simply Classic, Books 1 and 2, this collection features simplified excerpts of vocal, choral andorchestral Christmas works by the mastercomposers in addition to arrangements ofthe most well-known Christmas carols!Written especially for the first- or second-year piano student, the book includesimpressive teacher duets for a richer sound.
I hope you have a “Happy Holiday” seasongetting acquainted with this “Simply ClassicChristmas” music!
Copyright © MCMXCVII by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Cover art: Currier & Ives, Winter EveningMuseum of the City of New York, N.Y., U.S.A.
Contents
Angels We Have Heard on High ..........................29
Ave Maria ..................................................................9
Away in a Manger....................................................5
First Noel, The...........................................................4
Hallelujah Chorus, The ............................................6
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing...............................16
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear ........................18
Gesù Bambino...........................................................2
Jingle Bells..............................................................30
Joy to the World .....................................................24
Nutcracker Suite, The (Op. 71a)
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy......................26
March ................................................................14Waltz of the Flowers .......................................20
O Come, All Ye Faithful...........................................22
O Little Town of Bethlehem...................................28
Silent Night..............................................................12
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