Amid winter?s embrace, when the world is hushed and hearts turn toward the timeless traditions of Christmas, music becomes a glorious thread that weaves together the past and present, connecting us all to the wonder of the season as we celebrate Christ?s birth. I am delighted to offer this collection of beloved Christmas carols, ?Harmonious Gifts of Christmas.? As you play through the five piano solos included in this carol collection, you will embark on a musical journey through the heartwarming sounds of familiar Christmas tunes. I have arranged each selection with a blend of tradition and creativity, adding my personal style to these favorite carols.

Contents:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Go, Tell It on the Mountain!
The First Noel
Still, Still, Still with Away in a Manger

Collection of 22 Christmas carol hymns/medleys in LOWER KEYS arranged in congregational style and may be used for accompaniments, piano solos, or hymn medleys for preludes, postludes, and other service or program needs. Each song transitions to the next, allowing about 30 minutes of continuous playing time if desired. Play the whole book or selected pieces, or individually for congregational singing. This is a very versatile book for church pianists and those desiring to learn to play hymns as each arrangement includes two versions with improvisation included and written out for you. Also useful for piano teachers who wish to teach improvisation to their students. This is a "must have" on many levels, and a wonderful tool during the Christmas holidays for church services and other programs!

ISBN 9780787766290.

Written with the season of hope, love, joy, and peace in mind, this volume of Mark Hayes Miniatures features familiar carols and five original compositions that correspond with events in the Christmas story. As with the other volumes in this series, each arrangement is around two minutes or less, so you can add more seasonal music to your Advent and Christmas celebrations. They can even be performed without hours of practice, providing music you can play at the last minute.