Celebrated Christmas Solos, Book 1


Book Description

This new series of Christmas solos features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. Short introductions and codas extend the arrangements. In addition, traditional as well as alternate harmonies are used, turning each piece into a satisfying musical experience. Titles: * Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Joy to the World * The Little Drummer Boy * We Three Kings of Orient Are




Celebrated Christmas Solos, Book 4


Book Description

This new series of Christmas solos features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. Short introductions and codas extend the arrangements. In addition, traditional as well as alternate harmonies are used, turning each piece into a satisfying musical experience. Titles: * Sing We Now of Christmas * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella! * Carol of the Bells * Good Christian Men, Rejoice! * Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls




Celebrated Jazzy Solos, Book 2


Book Description

Boogie, blues, ragtime, swing and other jazz styles are irresistible to most pianists, but not always accessible to student pianists. Composer Robert Vandall has removed all barriers to successful student performances, by making sure that each "jazzy solo" in this Celebrated series cleverly introduces students to a specific jazz scale, harmony, rhythm or form. Book 2 contains favorite Vandall jazz solos, as well as some newly composed pieces. Titles: * Amen Corner * Bluesy Mood * Boogäó»s Boogie * Buckeye Rag * BVäó»s Boogie * Chrisäó»s Blues * Feeling Great! * Jazzing It * Mystery * Sunny Day * Super Sleuth




Celebrated Christmas Duets, Book 4


Book Description

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: * The First Noel * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child Is This? * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas)




Celebrated Christmas Solos, Book 2


Book Description

This new series of Christmas solos features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. Short introductions and codas extend the arrangements. In addition, traditional as well as alternate harmonies are used, turning each piece into a satisfying musical experience. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High * Carol of the Bells * Ding, Dong! Merrily on High * Frosty, the Snowman * O Christmas Tree * Silent Night * What Child Is This?




Celebrated Christmas Solos, Book 3


Book Description

This new series of Christmas solos features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. Short introductions and codas extend the arrangements. In addition, traditional as well as alternate harmonies are used, turning each piece into a satisfying musical experience. Titles: * The First Noel * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Jingle Bell Rock * O Little Town of Bethlehem * We Wish You a Merry Christmas




Celebrated Christmas Solos, Book 5


Book Description

This new series of Christmas solos features arrangements of sacred carols and secular songs that are favorites of piano students at all levels. Short introductions and codas extend the arrangements. In addition, traditional as well as alternate harmonies are used, turning each piece into a satisfying musical experience. Titles: * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Joy to the World * Angels We Have Heard on High * Toccata on "We Three Kings of Orient Are" * What Child Is This? * Silent Night




Christmas Extravaganza, Book 1


Book Description

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




Christmas Duet Fantasies


Book Description

Robert D. Vandall's four duet fantasies on classic carols have now been compiled into one spectacular collection. These extended fantasies incorporate exhilarating rhythms and unexpected harmonic changes, making them fantastic performance vehicles for early intermediate to late intermediate pianists. Careful balancing of the primo and secondo parts gives both performers a chance to shine. Titles: * Carol of the Bells * Deck the Hall * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World




Christmas Extravaganza, Book 3


Book Description

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