by Jaymey Hardin
Featured below are some of Discover Worship's very best piano pieces for the Holidays. From traditional to contemporary, our list offers something for everyone. Browse these breathtakingly beautiful arrangements and consider adding them to your repertoire for the Christmas season!
Most of the following selections range from easy to medium difficulty and are simpler to learn–yet very impressive sounding! Just read the descriptions below and click on the links to listen to the full audio demo for each piece.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (EASY)
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Arranged by Allan Koetz
Allan Koetz's instrumental interpretation of the traditional hymn, "Good Christian Men, Rejoice" is at once contemplative and exciting. Best tackled by a moderately experienced pianist, this is a perfect piece for an offertory or interlude.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (EASY)
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Arranged by James Koerts
This delicate and sensitive paraphrase of Silent Night will make for a worshipful prelude, offertory, or communion meditation during the Christmas season.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (DIFFICULT)
A Christmas Medley
Arranged by Christopher Phillips
Christopher Phillips' brilliant medley weaves portions of Joyful Joyful, We Adore Thee, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Go Tell It On The Mountain, Carol Of The Bells and Angels From The Realms of Glory into one transcendent piano solo.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (EASY)
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Arranged by Regi Stone
This easy-to-learn piano arrangement works well for pre-service music or as a special.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (DIFFICULT)
What Child Is This?
Arranged by David Hampton
Infused with intricate patterns and progressions, this piano solo brings a fresh energy to the familiar carol, making it a perfect addition to any service during the Christmas season.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (EASY)
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Arranged by Timothy Webb
Timothy Webb delivers a fresh take on the classic Christmas hymn that wordlessly expresses the longing of creation for the coming of the King.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (EASY)
Silent Night
Arranged by Hal Wright
More than a simple piano solo, Silent Night is a optional monologue paired with Hal Wright's piano/flute arrangement of the traditional Christmas tune.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (EASY)
Away in a Manger
Arranged by Christopher Phillips
Christopher Phillips, Christ Church Nashville's director of worship and arts, presents this simple, flowing piano piece that uses the classic hymn to paint a portrait of Christmas that invokes images of snow falling, starring skies and the best memories of Christmases long ago.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
The First Noel
Arranged by Lura Foster
A tender and poignant Christmas solo for piano...perfect for celebrating the holy babe's arrival.
INSTRUMENTAL PIANO (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
The God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Arranged by Randy Burk
This piano solo presents the traditional melody in the most delicate, touching and hopeful way.
