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Jingle Bells Clarinet Variations and #ChristmasMusicJoy24

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 ðŸŽ„ Four Weeks Until Christmas Day! 🎄 The countdown to Christmas is officially on - only four weeks to go! It’s the perfect time to fill the season with music, joy, and togetherness. Music has a unique way of bringing us closer, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing our Christmas music performances with the world? My Recent Performance: Jingle Bells Clarinet Variations I recently had the joy of performing my Jingle Bells Clarinet Variations during a recital earlier this month. This piece takes a playful approach to the timeless classic and is written in the style of the renowned clarinetist and composer Heinrich Baermann. It’s a fun way to put a unique twist on a beloved holiday tune!  I’ve included a video of my performance below—be sure to check it out! If you would like to play it yourself, the sheet music for the Jingle Bells Clarinet Variations is available for free. 🎺 Share Your Christmas Music with #ChristmasMusicJoy24 This season, I’m inviting musicians o...

Share the Magic of Christmas Through Music

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#ChristmasMusicJoy24 While searching for Christmas music on YouTube recently, I was delighted to find people from all over the world performing my Christmas song arrangements. It was heartwarming to see musicians of all ages and skill levels sharing their love of Christmas music. Inspired by this, I wanted to encourage even more people to join the celebration. That’s how the idea for #ChristmasMusicJoy24 came about - a global, virtual concert where anyone can share their performances of Christmas music with the world.  Visit ChristmasMusicSongs.com to learn how to participate in #ChristmasMusicJoy24.   The site includes free sheet music for dozens of Christmas carols for all instruments.  Here are some great reasons to join the fun of #ChristmasMusicJoy24! Perform in a Global, Virtual Concert By participating in #ChristmasMusicJoy24, you’ll be part of a global celebration. The hashtag connects musicians and Christmas music lovers, making it easier for others to find and e...

More Piano Christmas Music

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Santa has been hard at work!  Since my last post a few years ago, I've added lots of new music to ChristmasMusicSongs.com.   Now, each carol boasts a diverse range of five piano versions (all available as free PDFs), catering to all skill levels. Versions 4 and 5, designed for intermediate and advanced players, introduce more complex rhythm and harmony.  For instance, the intermediate arrangement of Jingle Bells features lively rhythms and left-hand harmonies, adding depth and excitement to the music. Jingle Bells intermediate piano arrangement Take a look at this intermediate arrangement of Up On the Housetop.   It features moving notes in the left hand with some simple counterpoint and short countermelodies that make the music more fun to play. Up On the Housetop intermediate piano arrangement Version 5 is where advanced players can really shine.  These arrangements include richer harmonies in both hands. In this advanced version of Jingle Bells for piano,...