Piano Safari Joy of Christmas 1

Piano Safari – The Joy of Christmas Book 1

Joy of Christmas Book 1 is a 32-page collection of seven Christmas carols for beginning piano students, published by Piano Safari (SKU PSJoy1). It’s written for students in Piano Safari Levels 1 and 2, and it fits any beginner at that level.

Here’s the reason to grab it: it gets a first-year student playing Christmas music for real. The book includes student/teacher duets, where student and teacher play together. A beginner gets to sound like part of something bigger at a recital, a family gathering, or a church service. Three of the arrangements are by jazz pianist Sean Parsons, which gives the book a playful side (“Jingle Bell Jazz,” “Jazzy Old St. Nick”) alongside quiet carols like “Silent Night” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”

Who is this book for?

Publisher level: Early Elementary and Elementary (Piano Safari Levels 1–2).
Approximate student level: Early Elementary to Elementary.

It’s for students in their first year or two of piano. Piano Safari recommends it for all ages, so it works for young beginners and adult beginners alike. You don’t need to be using the Piano Safari method to use this book.

What’s inside Joy of Christmas Book 1?

All seven pieces, in book order. The melodies are traditional carols; arrangers are listed.

• Jingle Bell Jazz — arr. Sean Parsons
• We Three Kings — arr. Sean Parsons
• Jazzy Old St. Nick — arr. Sean Parsons
• Silent Night — arr. Christopher Fisher
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas — arr. Sean Parsons
• The First Noel — arr. Teodora Owen
• O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — arr. Christopher Fisher

Is there audio?

Yes. Audio tracks are included with the book as a download. Piano Safari also sells a separate MP3 accompaniment download for Book 1, with a practice track and a performance track for each piece, which is handy for students who want to rehearse the duets at home.

Where does Book 1 fit in the series?

• Book 1 (SKU PSJoy1) — Early Elementary to Elementary, for Piano Safari Levels 1–2, with student/teacher duets (this book)
• Book 2 (SKU PSJoy2) — Elementary to Late Elementary, for Levels 2–3, with student/teacher duets
• Book 3 (SKU PSJoy3) — Early Intermediate, for Level 3, all solos
• Book 4 (SKU PSJoy4) — the next book up

All four books are at August Muse.

Product Details

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to use Piano Safari to play these?
No. The arrangements are written for Piano Safari Levels 1–2, but any beginner at that level can play them.

Is “Jingle Bell Jazz” in this book?
Yes. It’s the first piece, arranged by Sean Parsons.

Who plays the teacher part?
A teacher, parent, or older sibling who plays piano. Students can also rehearse with the separate MP3 accompaniments sold by Piano Safari.

Is this good for a Christmas recital?
Yes. Piano Safari wrote it with Christmas recitals and seasonal church solos in mind.

Best For

• First- and second-year piano students
• Christmas recitals and church services
• Beginners of any age who want holiday music
• Teachers looking for student/teacher Christmas duets
• Families who want to play together at the holidays

Available at August Muse

Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas Book 1 is available at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, along with Books 2, 3, and 4. Stop in, or call ahead and we’ll hold a copy for you.