Piano Safari – The Joy of Christmas Book 3
Joy of Christmas Book 3 is a 31-page collection of seven Christmas piano solos for early intermediate students, published by Piano Safari (SKU PSJoy3). It’s written for students in Piano Safari Level 3.
The difference from Books 1 and 2 is independence. Those books include student/teacher duets; Book 3 is entirely solos. Every arrangement is complete on its own, so a student can sit down at a recital, a church service, or the family piano and play the whole thing without a partner. That’s a real milestone, and these are fuller arrangements to match, by Juan Cabeza, Teodora Owen, Christopher Fisher, and Sean Parsons.
Who is this book for?
Publisher level: Early Intermediate (Piano Safari Level 3).
Approximate student level: Early Intermediate.
It’s for students about three years into lessons who are ready to play alone with confidence. Piano Safari recommends it for all ages, so teen and adult students at this level are a good fit too. Any method works.
What’s inside Joy of Christmas Book 3?
All seven solos, in book order. The melodies are traditional carols; arrangers are listed.
- The First Noel — arr. Juan Cabeza
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas — arr. Christopher Fisher
- We Three Kings — arr. Teodora Owen
- What Child Is This — arr. Juan Cabeza
- Jingle Bells — arr. Sean Parsons
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen — arr. Teodora Owen
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — arr. Teodora Owen
Three of these carols (The First Noel, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and We Three Kings) also appear in Book 1, in easier versions by different arrangers. A student who played them as a beginner can come back to them here at a new level.
Is there audio?
Yes. Audio tracks are included with the book as a download.
Where does Book 3 fit in the series?
- Book 1 (SKU PSJoy1) — Early Elementary to Elementary, for Piano Safari Levels 1–2, with student/teacher duets
- 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 (this book)
- Book 4 (SKU PSJoy4) — the next book up
All four books are at August Muse.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas Book 3 |
| Series | Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas, Book 3 |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Product type | Holiday Collection |
| Publisher level | Early Intermediate (Piano Safari Level 3) |
| Approximate student level | Early Intermediate |
| Recommended ages | All ages |
| Arrangers | Juan Cabeza, Teodora Owen, Christopher Fisher, Sean Parsons |
| Publisher | Piano Safari, LLC |
| Pages | 31 |
| Contents | 7 Christmas piano solos (no duets) |
| Media | Audio tracks included (download) |
| SKU | PSJoy3 |
Frequently asked questions
Are there duets in Joy of Christmas Book 3?
No. Book 3 is all solos. Books 1 and 2 include student/teacher duets.
Is “What Child Is This” in this book?
Yes, arranged by Juan Cabeza.
Is it good for church?
Yes. Piano Safari wrote it with Christmas recitals and seasonal church events in mind.
Can an adult student use it?
Yes. Piano Safari recommends it for all ages.
Best For
- Early intermediate students, about three years into lessons
- Students ready to perform a Christmas piece alone
- Christmas recitals and church services
- Teen and adult students at the early intermediate level
- Students who outgrew Book 1 or Book 2
Plan ahead for December recitals so there’s time to learn the music. Bring your student’s current book and we’ll help check the level.
Available at August Muse
Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas Book 3 is available at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, along with Books 1, 2, and 4. Stop in, or call ahead and we’ll hold a copy for you.
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