It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands)
6 Late Elementary Christmas Favorites Arranged for 3 Players at 1 Piano
Arranged by Dennis Alexander
Level: Late Elementary
Item: 00-PS-0017381
$4.99
Pickup currently not available
Related Items
Angels We Have Heard on High - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands) |
$4.99
|
View | |
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands) |
$4.99
|
View | |
Silent Night - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands) |
$4.99
|
View | |
Up on the Housetop - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands) |
$4.99
|
View | |
We Three Kings of Orient Are - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands) |
$6.99
|
View |
Description
This fun and entertaining collection features pieces to be performed by three players on one piano, but can also be played by one or two players. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands): Piano Trio (1 Piano, 6 Hands) isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
24
SKU:
00-PS-0017381
More about this title
About the Arranger: Dennis Alexander
Dennis Alexander has shaped music education for decades through his prolific output of pedagogically sound compositions. Since joining Alfred Music Publishing in 1986, he has created over 400 publications that span all student levels, earning him recognition as one of the most widely performed educational composers in the world. His career reflects deep roots in both teaching and performance: he spent 24 years as piano pedagogy faculty at the University of Montana, later taught at California State universities, and maintains an active schedule as composer, clinician, and touring artist.
Alexander's work extends beyond the studio. He has served as a collaborative artist for internationally recognized soloists and chamber ensembles, earned a New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall, and regularly conducts master classes at state and national conventions. His compositions have been commissioned by numerous organizations, and his influence reaches globally; he has judged competitions and led workshops across Asia and throughout the United States. Currently based in Albuquerque, Alexander continues composing for Alfred while maintaining an active performance schedule.
Why we love this
Alexander understands exactly how three students can thrive together on one keyboard without the logistical nightmare of finding three pianos. The writing creates genuine ensemble musicality even within these physical constraints, making the piece feel collaborative rather than crowded. It's a smart solution that actually works in a rehearsal room.
What to expect
The piece carries the gentle nostalgia of a winter carol while maintaining the lightness that makes ensemble playing fun rather than stressful. Three young pianists weaving around one another on a single instrument creates an intimate, almost theatrical quality that audiences find charming.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves pianists in late elementary groups who may not have access to enough instruments for traditional trios, or who benefit from the ensemble experience without splitting the studio. It's also ideal for holiday programs where a seasonal piece adds warmth without requiring extensive additional rehearsal.
How to get the most out of it
- Rehearse hand placement and spacing before you touch the music. Three players need to establish their territory at the keyboard so transitions feel smooth and confident.
- Balance becomes everything when bodies are close together. The player in the middle often needs encouragement to project just as much as the outer voices.
- Record a run-through early and listen back together. Hearing the piece as an ensemble helps students understand their individual contributions to the whole sound.
- Consider your stage setup during rehearsal. If you're performing, practice the entrance and exit so the physical choreography feels natural, not awkward.
How to use it
Slot this into your winter concert as a palate cleanser between heavier solo or duet repertoire. It also works as an engaging studio event in December, giving multiple students a shared performance goal without demanding three separate practice schedules.
Skills your students will build
- Shared piano technique and awareness of shared performance space
- Ensemble listening and balance adjustment
- Reading musical cues from two other performers simultaneously
- Managing hand independence while coordinating with others at the same keyboard
- Performance confidence through collaborative musical expression