Below, we've prepared a list of instrumental favorites for the Christmas season! These gorgeous instrumentals offer something special that everyone will enjoy. From short and sweet interludes to longer sensitive pieces that tell the story of Christmas without saying a single word, you'll find the perfect instrumental to augment your worship services and Christmas programs as we celebrate the birth of Christ.
With arrangements by Timothy Webb, Lura Foster, Christopher Phillips, Don Pardoe, and others, these thoughtful piano selections offer a variety of options for pianists of all skill levels. From contemplative and reflective to upbeat and joyful, these instrumentals provide just the right touch for special moments in your worship services. Be sure to give them a listen!
INSTRUMENTAL (EASY)
Angels We Have Heard on High
Arranged by Don Pardoe
From arranger Don Pardoe, this reflective piano solo of the classic carol is a simple but emotional interpretation lends itself to quieter moments of the Advent season. For the moderately skilled pianist.
INSTRUMENTAL (DIFFICULT)
A Christmas Medley
Arranged by Christopher Phillipos
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 (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
Meditation on Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Arranged by William Feigley
A faithful and succinct interpretation of the cherished Christmas classic, William Feigley's piano solo arrangement is ideal for any moment in your church gatherings that would benefit from a joyful musical lift.
INSTRUMENTAL (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 (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Arranged by Randy Burk
This piano solo presents the traditional melody in the most delicate, touching and hopeful way.
INSTRUMENTAL (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
O Come All Ye Faithful
Arranged by Timothy Webb
Timothy Webb's O Come All Ye Faithful is an exercise in beautiful restraint. From the simple opening stanza the song slowly unfolds into a beautiful, heartfelt setting of the well-known song.
INSTRUMENTAL (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 (MEDIUM DIFFICULTY)
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 (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 (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.
