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Winter-Themed Pieces for All Levels (Plus a Freebie!)

11/4/2022

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Do you have students who don't celebrate Christmas? Or maybe you are planning on having a winter recital later in the season instead of a holiday or Christmas-themed recital? 

Either way, it is always helpful to have a list of non-religious, seasonally appropriate pieces in your teaching toolbox. In today's post, I will be sharing some of my favorite wintry pieces for students at every level, including a freebie for your beginning students!

Keep reading for more....

Click on the links below to see sample pages from any of these pieces! Many of these pieces are also available for multiple levels, so be sure to check out the whole list.

Elementary (Levels 1-2)

​Do You Want to Build a Snowman (from "Frozen")

Your Disney fans will love this elementary arrangement, with includes lyrics!

See the sheet music HERE.


​Russian Dance (from "The Nutcracker") 
(FREEBIE)
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You'll see lots of "Nutcracker" arrangements on this list, since these pieces are familiar, seasonal favorites that are a nice alternative to sacred or pop holiday arrangements. This arrangement is easy enough for beginners--and best of all, it is FREE!

Get your FREE copy HERE. 

Also available for early intermediate piano HERE.



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Once Upon a December (from "Anastasia")
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Another lovely selection for your Disney fans!

See the sheet music HERE.

Also available for easy piano HERE.

Linus and Lucy from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 

This fun tune is popular year-round, but works especially well for the holiday season.

See the sheet music HERE.

Also available for: easy piano solo, easy piano duet, intermediate piano solo.


Late Elementary (Levels 2-3)

​The Nutcracker Suite

Once again, "The Nutcracker" for the win! This collection has every piece from the suite arranged for late elementary pianists!

See the sheet music HERE.



​Sleigh Ride

A fun, lively favorite arranged for easy piano!

See the sheet music HERE.



​A Marshmallow World 
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​A super-cute wintry piece with just a touch of jazz.
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See the sheet music HERE.



​Beneath a Winter Moon
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A lovely, wintry piece with a pop/new age feel that is part of the "Easy Rockin' Christmas" collection.
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See the sheet music HERE.
Early Intermediate (Levels 3-4)
Winter Winds

​A lovely, swirling piece that is perfect for winter!

See the sheet music HERE.
Skating from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 
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Another favorite from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" that audiences will love.

​See the sheet music HERE.

​Also available for intermediate piano HERE.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from "The Nutcracker"

A fun arrangement that includes the complete piece from "The Nutcracker."

See the sheet music HERE.

Also available for easy piano and in a jazzy arrangement for intermediate piano.
Simple Canon

This beautiful medley of "Simple Gifts" and "Canon in D" makes a lovely seasonal selection.

See the sheet music HERE.
Intermediate (Levels 4-5)

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
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A classic winter tune that everyone will recognize!

See the sheet music HERE.

Also available for easy piano HERE.




Snowman

This cute winter-themed song is perfect for your pop music fans!

Sheet music available HERE.​


Also available for easy piano HERE.
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​Walking in the Air from "The Snowman"
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A lovely, lyrical selection from the holiday movie.

​See the sheet music HERE.

Also available for easy piano HERE.



Winter Wonderland
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Another winter classic that is perfect for students who enjoy jazzy arrangements!

See the sheet music HERE.

​Also available for easy piano HERE.
Late Intermediate/Early Advanced (Level 6+)

Auld Lang Syne

An elegant arrangement of the traditional new year's song.​

See the sheet music HERE.

Simple Gifts

A contemporary arrangement of the familiar tune that makes a lovely seasonal selection.

See the sheet music HERE.

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Canon in D (in modern Romantic style)

If you enjoy the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's popular "Christmas Canon," take a listen to this lovely arrangement of the classical favorite in "modern Romantic" style!

See the sheet music HERE.
What do you think? Do you have any favorite winter-themed pieces to share? I'd love to hear your suggestions in the comments!
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