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The Especially for Christmas series includes arrangements of some of the world’s favorite carols as well as familiar Christmas songs. Book 1 features traditional carols such as “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noel” and “Silent Night” as well as popular songs such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and a jazzy, upbeat version of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.” Pianists of all ages will enjoy the sophisticated yet accessible arrangements found in this series.
- The First Noel – Dennis Alexander (arranger); Traditional (source)
- Up on the Housetop – Dennis Alexander (arranger); Benjamin Hanby (composer)
- Away in a Manger – Dennis Alexander (arranger)
- Good King Wenceslas – Dennis Alexander (arranger)
- Silent Night – Dennis Alexander (arranger)
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Ralph Blane (composer); Hugh Martin (lyricist)
- It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Edward Pola (composer); George Wyle (composer)
- Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (Vocal Version) – Haven Gillespie (lyricist); J. Fred Coots (composer)
Series: Especially
Arranged by: Dennis Alexander
Instrument: Piano
Format: Book
Page Count: 24
Item Number: 00-31387
ISBN 10: 0-7390-5576-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-7390-5576-2
UPC: 038081335438