Category: Christmas Songs
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I shared this with my Substack followers. You can subscribe here. You know how you have those memories that are seared into your memory bank? I remember my dad taking me to my first Milwaukee Brewer game and being petrified to walk across the open air catwalks to our seats. I remember the first…
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The late James Koerts did a phenomenal job with creating accessible arrangements that sound beautiful and challenging. This is his arrangement of “He is Born” and it is played by Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education. If you’re interested in piano, voice or trumpet lessons in the Klein area of Houston, or online…
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One thought that has come to me again this Christmas season is how much nostalgia is intertwined with Christmas music. I hear specific Christmas songs and I’m reminded of specific times in my life. For example, I listen to this album, “The Wonderful Songs of Christmas” by the Harry Simeone Chorale and I’m taken back…
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“Jolly Old Saint Nicholas”, arranged by Dan Coates and played by Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education. This is a very fun arrangement and you can purchase it here!
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In this video, Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education talks about a very specific arrangement of a Christmas song that is one of his favorites because it takes him back to high school band. Check out this video of this song and this arrangement that you’re probably familiar with!
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“The Holly and the Ivy”, arranged by Jenny Walker, played by Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education. You can purchase this arrangement here: https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/jenny-walker/jenny-walker-the-holly-and-the-ivy-simplified/ You can learn how to play the piano, sing or play the trumpet from Craig. Check out the lesson schedule page to see what times are available for…
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“I Saw Three Ships” arranged for piano by Cindy Berry and played by Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education. The arrangement comes from the book “What Can I Play for Christmas”, which is 10 arrangements that are fun and accessible.
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The piece “Lo, How a Rose is Blooming” is arranged by Chrissy Ricker and played by Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education. It is a beautiful melody and an excellent arrangement of the melody that is quite accessible and fun to play. You can purchase the arrangement here.
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“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a hymn tune arranged by Brent Edstrom and is played in this video by Craig Harmann of Harmanny Music Education. This tune is an Advent hymn of waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus. You can purchase the book that this arrangement is in at this link.…
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One exciting thing that begins today is the opportunity to daily share Christmas arrangements and videos of me playing them! Today’s piece is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” by Dan Coates. You can find the arrangement in this book. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Harmanny Music Education YouTube channel. You’ll…