A Romantic-Style Christmas


Book Description

In A Romantic-Style Christmas, arranger Faye López blends ideas from Chopin's artistic "palette" with her own to create beautiful piano arrangements. Titles: *Coventry Carol (Inspired by Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1) *God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Inspired by Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4) *In the Bleak Midwinter (Inspired by Prelude in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3) *Joy to the World (Inspired by Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, "Heroic") *O Come, All Ye Faithful (Inspired by Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 1) *Once in Royal David's City (Inspired by Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3) *Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (Inspired by Prelude in F Major, Op. 28, No. 23) *Still, Still, Still (Inspired by Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop") *There's a Song in the Air (Inspired by Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2) *What Child Is This? (Inspired by Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, posthumous)




A Romantic-Style Christmas


Book Description

In A Romantic-Style Christmas, arranger Faye L pez blends ideas from Chopin's artistic "palette" with her own to create beautiful piano arrangements. Titles: Coventry Carol (Inspired by Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1) * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Inspired by Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4) * In the Bleak Midwinter (Inspired by Prelude in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3) * Joy to the World (Inspired by Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, "Heroic") * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Inspired by Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 1) * Once in Royal David's City (Inspired by Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3) * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (Inspired by Prelude in F Major, Op. 28, No. 23) * Still, Still, Still (Inspired by Prelude in D-flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop") * There's a Song in the Air (Inspired by Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2) * What Child Is This? (Inspired by Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, posthumous).




Adult Piano Adventures Christmas - Book 2


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 2 offers sophisticated-sounding holiday music, pianistically arranged for the early intermediate player and organized into three sections: Traditional Christmas Carols, Popular Christmas Songs, and Seasonal Favorites. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Silent Night * The First Noel * What Child Is This * Pat-a-Pan * O Little Town of Bethlehem * O Come, All Ye Faithful * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Joy to the World * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Winter Wonderland * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Sleigh Ride * and more. Online access to audio recordngs of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.




A Classical-Style Christmas


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A Classical-Style Christmas combines memorable Christmas carols with excerpts from some of Mozart's most wonderful works. The arrangements are not all written in Classical-period styling; you will hear some Romantic and Contemporary sounds as well. However, all of the selections are inspired directly by individual Mozart pieces. Titles: *Angels from the Realms of Glory (Inspired by Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3) *Angels We Have Heard on High (Inspired by Sonata in C Major, K. 545: Rondo) *Away in a Manger with O Come, Little Children (Inspired by Sonata in G Major, K. 283: Presto) *Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Inspired by Menuet in F Major, K. 5) *The First Noel (Inspired by Polonaise in D Major from Twelve Little Pieces) *Good King Wenceslas (Inspired by Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: Rondo, Allegro) *He Is Born (Inspired by Sonata in D Major, K. 284: Allegro) *See, Amid the Winter's Snow (Inspired by Adagio for Violin and Orchestra, K. 261) *Silent Night (Inspired by Sonata in A Major, K. 331: Andante grazioso) *We Three Kings of Orient Are (Inspired by Sonata in A Minor, K. 310: Allegro maestoso)




French Country Cottage


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Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.




Adult Piano Adventures Christmas - Book One


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.




Christmas Decorations from Williamsburg


Book Description

Superb photography, descriptive text, and 27 charming color drawings present ideas and how-to's for creating wreaths, cones, swags, roping, and other holiday decorations for mantels, stairways, windows, and tables.




Especially in Romantic Style, Book 3: 7 Lyrical Solos for Late Intermediate Pianists


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This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark students' imaginations as well. Titles: Evocation * Improvisation No. 1 * In a Dancin' Mood * Midnight Meditation * The Promise of Spring * Serenity * A Special Someone.




A Christmas Date


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No one wants to be single at the holidays. Even Little Miss Grinch, Nikki, a successful and independent woman, must face her bachelorette status at the most horrible time of the year. December is her personal version of holly-jolly hell: a merry torture made of couples kissing at every corner, forced vacation days, and an inescapable family reunion. And when her baby sister announces she’s engaged—to Paul, the man Nikki is secretly in love with—and that he’s spending the holidays with them, Christmas starts looking bluer than ever. Nikki can’t possibly survive an entire week trapped home as the family’s spinster. But she has no time to meet men or to try the newest dating app, she’s too busy working as a video producer for an advertising agency. So what’s a girl to do? Nikki has the perfect solution: to hire a fake boyfriend. Luckily, her job gives her access to an endless catalog of gorgeous actors to choose from. But Nikki will soon discover that keeping business and pleasure from mixing isn’t so easy, and that she might not be immune to a little mistletoe magic. Especially not when she picked out the perfect man as her Christmas date... A fun, festive romantic comedy with lots of bad behavior and Christmas spirit. Like a creamy hot chocolate with marshmallows, you won’t want to put this deliciously hilarious novel down. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Sally Thorne, and Jo Watson. First Comes Love is a series of interconnected romantic novels. However, each book in the series can be read as a standalone.




A Sugar Creek Christmas


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Sometimes all love needs is a second chance. Morning television show darling Emma Sutton has just been fired. The only way to get her job back is to find a holiday story to warm the coldest heart. So when her hometown of Sugar Creek, Arkansas, needs a Christmas event planner, Emma moves back, sure her story lies in the town's desire to become a tourist's holiday wonderland. The plan is perfect-until Emma meets her new boss. Charming, handsome Noah Kincaid isn't just Sugar Creek's newest mayor. He's also Emma's ex-fiancé. Ten years ago Emma left Noah her ring and a goodbye note, but it's haunted her ever since. The last thing Noah wants to do is work with the woman who broke his heart, but Emma's desperate to prove to him that her bah-humbug ways won't interfere with her work.Emma finds it's more than the mistletoe drawing her back to Noah. Whatever they had is clearly not over, but Noah's kisses can't protect Emma from a past that won't leave her alone. As the snow falls and the trees glisten, love will come to Sugar Creek. But will it come in time to make all of Emma's Christmas dreams come true? Enjoy this sweet, heart-warming Christmas story, book one in the series.