Piano Safari – The Joy of Christmas Book 4
Joy of Christmas Book 4 is a 24-page collection of seven intermediate Christmas piano solos, published by Piano Safari (SKU PSJoy4). It’s written for students who have finished Piano Safari Level 3 and are moving into intermediate repertoire.
This book takes the carols everyone knows and gives them the fuller sound an intermediate pianist can handle. Most of the arrangements are by Christopher Fisher, Professor of Piano at Ohio University. Alongside “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is the “Wexford Carol,” a traditional Irish carol that’s less familiar to many listeners and a nice surprise in a recital or service. One arrangement, “Angels We Have Heard on High,” is by Isaiah Fisher.
Who is this book for?
Publisher level: Intermediate and Late Intermediate.
Approximate student level: Intermediate.
It’s for students past Piano Safari Level 3, or intermediate students from any method. Teens and adults at this level are a good fit; Piano Safari recommends it for all ages.
What’s inside Joy of Christmas Book 4?
All seven solos, in book order. The melodies are traditional carols; arrangers are listed.
- Angels We Have Heard on High — arr. Isaiah Fisher
- Away in a Manger — arr. Teodora Owen
- Deck the Halls — arr. Teodora Owen
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — arr. Christopher Fisher
- Silent Night — arr. Christopher Fisher
- Joy to the World — arr. Christopher Fisher
- Wexford Carol — arr. Christopher Fisher
Is there audio?
Yes. Audio tracks are included with the book as a download.
How is Book 4 different from Book 3?
Book 3 is early intermediate, the first all-solo book in the series. Book 4 is a step up, written for students who have finished Piano Safari Level 3, with arrangements that sit in the intermediate range. Four of its carols (Angels We Have Heard on High, Away in a Manger, Deck the Halls, and Joy to the World) also appear in Book 2 at an easier level, so a student can come back to familiar music with new skills.
Where does Book 4 fit in the series?
- Book 1 (SKU PSJoy1) — Early Elementary to Elementary, with student/teacher duets
- Book 2 (SKU PSJoy2) — Elementary to Late Elementary, with student/teacher duets
- Book 3 (SKU PSJoy3) — Early Intermediate solos
- Book 4 (SKU PSJoy4) — Intermediate, for students past Piano Safari Level 3 (this book)
- Book 5 (SKU PSJoy5) — Late Intermediate, jazz and traditional
All five books are at August Muse.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas Book 4 |
| Series | Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas, Book 4 |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Product type | Holiday Collection |
| Publisher level | Intermediate and Late Intermediate |
| Approximate student level | Intermediate |
| Recommended ages | All ages |
| Arrangers | Christopher Fisher, Teodora Owen, Isaiah Fisher |
| Publisher | Piano Safari, LLC |
| Pages | 24 |
| Contents | 7 Christmas piano solos |
| Media | Audio tracks included (download) |
| SKU | PSJoy4 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wexford Carol in Joy of Christmas Book 4?
Yes, arranged by Christopher Fisher. It’s the last piece in the book.
Are there duets?
No duets are listed. Piano Safari describes these as solo arrangements.
Is it good for church?
Yes. Piano Safari wrote it with Christmas recitals and seasonal church solos in mind.
Can an adult use it?
Yes. It’s recommended for all ages.
Best For
- Students who finished Piano Safari Level 3
- Intermediate pianists of any age
- Christmas preludes, offertories, and recitals
- Students who outgrew Joy of Christmas Book 3
- Anyone wanting a fresh take on the classic carols
Plan ahead for December recitals so there’s time to learn the music.
Available at August Muse
Piano Safari: The Joy of Christmas Book 4 is available at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, along with Books 1, 2, 3, and 5. Stop in, or call ahead and we’ll hold a copy for you.
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