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A Child is Born: Intermediate Piano Book

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A Child is Born: Intermediate Piano Book

A Child is Born: Intermediate Piano Book

By Kevin Costley

Item: 98-FJH2263
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Kevin Costley pens pianistic arrangements of seasonal favorites in this 32 page book that focus on the birth of Christ including: Gesu Bambino; In the Bleak Midwinter; Still, Still, Still; Away In a Manger; and others. Lush harmonies abound in this carefully edited intermediate volume that can be played at home, church or in a recital.

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Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-61928-139-2
ISBN13: 978-1-61-928139-4
UPC: 674398234394
SKU: 98-FJH2263

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Why we love this

Costley's harmonic language elevates these familiar carols beyond simple melodies. Each arrangement respects the integrity of the original while adding enough textural interest to keep intermediate pianists engaged without overwhelming them. The collection strikes that rare balance between accessible and substantial.

What to expect

Reverent without being austere. The lush harmonies create an intimate, introspective quality that honors the theological weight of these texts while remaining warm and accessible. These arrangements feel like a pianist settling in at the instrument to reflect on the season.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists preparing Christmas recitals or church services will find genuine substance here. This book works equally well for self-directed students and those in lesson studies seeking seasonal repertoire with harmonic depth.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pedal sparingly in passages with sustained block chords; let the harmonies breathe rather than blur together.
  • Shape phrases by varying your touch between lyrical passages and more rhythmically active sections to highlight the harmonic movement.
  • Practice hands separately first, particularly where the left hand supports complex harmonic progressions; this builds independence before combining.
  • Listen to traditional renditions of these carols, then return to the score to understand where Costley's arrangements diverge; these moments often reveal his most interesting musical ideas.

How to use it

Slot individual selections into December recital programs or build an entire holiday concert around the collection for a cohesive thematic evening. Church musicians can draw from the book across multiple Advent and Christmas services, deepening familiar carols through these new harmonic perspectives.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing lush harmonic progressions beyond basic triadic harmony
  • Voice leading awareness through left hand accompaniment patterns
  • Pedal control in sustained harmonic contexts
  • Stylistic interpretation of sacred music with emotional restraint
  • Coordination between melody-driven right hand and harmonically complex left hand

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