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Come to the Manger: Piano Book

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Come to the Manger: Piano Book

Come to the Manger: Piano Book

Arranged by Anna Laura Page

Level: Early Advanced

Item: 00-14711
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For early advanced students and professionals, this special collection offers traditional sacred pieces for the liturgical season. Included are some of the more unusual carols that have survived through the centuries, such as "Rise Up, Shepherds, and Follow," "To a Virgin Meek and Mild" and "As Lately We Watched." For students who feel it is important to celebrate the sacred traditions of the holiday, this collection is the perfect choice.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 32
UPC: 038081129143
SKU: 00-14711

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About the Arranger: Anna Laura Page

Anna Laura Page

Anna Laura Page holds degrees in vocal music education and music theory from the University of Kentucky, with additional study in piano and organ. Her work spans composition, education, and church music; she has served as a clinician and organist throughout her career, and contributed to the 1991 Hymnal Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention while earning multiple ASCAP Standards Awards.

Why we love this

Page's selections go beyond the familiar carols most students encounter, introducing early advanced pianists to lesser-known sacred pieces that have genuine historical weight. The arrangements respect both the liturgical context and the pianist's growing technical facility, creating space for interpretive maturity without unnecessary complexity.

What to expect

These arrangements carry the contemplative quality of devotional music, grounded in centuries of tradition yet expressed through clear, accessible piano writing. The unfamiliar carols offer fresh interpretive territory; they feel both reverent and genuine, without sentimentality.

Who it's for

This collection serves early advanced pianists and professionals seeking substantial sacred repertoire beyond the standard Christmas canon. It appeals to students with liturgical interests, church musicians preparing recitals or services during the winter season, and pianists who value historical repertoire and musical depth.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the tempo with liturgical restraint rather than romantic excess; these pieces serve a sacred function, and clarity of line matters more than dramatic sweep.
  • Study the harmonic progressions carefully, as Page's arrangements often reveal the structural beauty of these carols through thoughtful voice-leading rather than embellishment.
  • Allow adequate time to absorb the less familiar melodies before performing; unfamiliar repertoire demands extra rehearsal to achieve the confidence these pieces deserve.

How to use it

Program selections from this collection in holiday recitals aimed at adult or advanced student audiences who appreciate substantive repertoire. The pieces work equally well as part of a mixed-genre winter recital or as a cohesive set within a sacred music context, and several selections suit pre-service or post-service performance in liturgical settings.

Skills your students will build

  • Voice-leading awareness and harmonic analysis within a sacred music context
  • Interpretation of less familiar melodic material
  • Sustained pedal control in reverent, slow-moving pieces
  • Understanding of period style and historical carol traditions

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