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!
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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) 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. |
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. | |
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. | |
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A Marshmallow World A super-cute wintry piece with just a touch of jazz. See the sheet music HERE. | |
Beneath a Winter Moon A lovely, wintry piece with a pop/new age feel that is part of the "Easy Rockin' Christmas" collection. See the sheet music HERE. | |
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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. | |
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Simple Gifts A contemporary arrangement of the familiar tune that makes a lovely seasonal selection. See the sheet music HERE. | |
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. | |