The "Piano Town Christmas" series, composed by Diane Hidy and Keith Snell, offers a delightful collection of Christmas music for piano students at various levels. Here's an overview of the different levels in this series:
Primer Level: This level is designed for beginning students who are experiencing their first Christmas at the piano. It includes all the favorite Christmas carols with adorable artwork, clean and uncluttered layout, and coloring pages. Additionally, there are beautifully arranged duet parts, enhancing the students' musical experience.
Level 1: The Level 1 book is a wonderful gift for students. It features stunning artwork that appeals to children and offers musically rich duet parts that make the collection special among beginning Christmas books.
Level 2: Level 2 goes beyond the basics and is filled with over a dozen well-known Christmas favorites as well as beautiful carols that may be new to students. It includes classics like "Joy to the World," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "Silent Night," as well as lesser-known gems like "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella," and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice."
Level 3: For students who want to have fun with their Christmas music, Level 3 offers exciting arrangements of beloved songs like "Deck the Halls," "Joy to the World," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "The Twelve Days of Christmas." It also includes some "tender-hearted classics," such as a beautiful arrangement of "Carol of the Bells."
Level 4: Designed for advancing students who want more sophisticated music in their repertoire, Level 4 includes selections from "The Nutcracker," Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," and "O Holy Night." These arrangements sound impressive but are accessible for students.
In summary, the "Piano Town Christmas" series offers a wide range of Christmas music suitable for students at different levels of advancement. The collection features well-known carols, beautiful artwork, and duet parts to enhance the musical experience, making it a perfect choice for teachers and students during the holiday season.
