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Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday... and Many More!: Piano Book

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Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday... and Many More!: Piano Book

Name: Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday... and Many More!: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37779
Price: 24.99 USD
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Sheet Music for Celebrations Throughout the Year

Arranged by Dan Coates

Level: Easy Piano

Item: 00-37779

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A top-notch holiday songbook with a unique PLUS! For life's big celebrations, keep this fun and practical collection at hand all year long. Featuring sheet music for over 60 songs associated with holidays around the calendar, including Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day, plus birthdays, graduations, weddings, and much more, this handy, all-in-one volume lets music makers of all ages bring their talent to any party. It's perfect for families, community centers, schools, and entertainers. Titles: Amazing Grace * America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) * America, the Beautiful * Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Ave Maria * Away in a Manger * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Believe (from The Polar Express) * Bridal Chorus * Canon in D * Chanukah, Oh Chanukah * The Christmas Waltz * Cielito Lindo * Dance Little Bird (The Chicken Dance) * Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) * Deck the Halls * The First Noël * For He's a Jolly Good Fellow * Frosty the Snowman * Funeral March * Funeral March of a Marionette * Good King Wenceslas * Happy Birthday to You * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Havah Nagilah * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me * I Have a Little Dreidel (The Dreidel Song) * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It Came upon the Midnight Clear * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Little Drummer Boy * Love Is a Many Splendored Thing * Mexican Hat Dance * O Canada * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël) * O Little Town of Bethlehem * The Old Rugged Cross * Peter Cottontail * Pomp and Circumstance * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * The Star-Spangled Banner * This Land Is Your Land * The Twelve Days of Christmas * Up on the Housetop * Valentine * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Wedding March * What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) * When the Saints Go Marching In * Winter Wonderland * The Yankee Doodle Boy * You're a Grand Old Flag * You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 168

ISBN10: 0-7390-8271-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8271-3

UPC: 038081423050

SKU: 00-37779

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About the Arranger: Dan Coates

Since 1976, Dan Coates has built a reputation for translating beloved melodies into pianistically satisfying arrangements that honor their original character. His work has earned the trust of major composers and recording artists including John Williams, Burt Bacharach, and Elton John, who rely on him to capture the emotional core of their music while making it accessible to pianists at every level.

Coates brings equal skill to film scores, television themes, Broadway standards, and contemporary pop hits. As one of Alfred Music's most published arrangers, his catalog exceeds 4.4 million copies sold worldwide. Beyond arrangements, he also composes original pedagogical works designed specifically for student pianists.

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Why we love this

A single volume that covers virtually every occasion a school or community ensemble might face removes the need to hunt through multiple songbooks. The arrangement level stays practical without sacrificing musicality, so pianists actually enjoy playing these pieces rather than just getting through them. The breadth here saves rehearsal time and keeps your preparations flexible.

What to expect

Comfort and celebration intertwined. These are songs people know by heart, arranged with enough sophistication to feel fresh at the piano without requiring technical gymnastics. Opening this book feels like having a trusted advisor who always knows exactly what music fits the occasion.

Who it's for

School pianists who accompany choir or soloists, community music directors programming year-round events, and teachers looking for a reliable reference book that lives in their rehearsal folder. Family musicians and church musicians will also find this collection covers every celebration they're likely to encounter.

How to get the most out of it

Scan the collection before the school year begins and flag pieces that match your calendar. This prevents last-minute scrambling when the principal asks for graduation music.
Try pairing ceremonial pieces (like Canon in D for processionals) with folk selections for variety in the same performance.
Use the familiarity of these melodies to your advantage. Audiences recognize the tunes immediately, which frees your energy for interpretive choices in tempo and dynamics.

How to use it

Reserve this for your pianist's stand during events where you need to adapt quickly. A holiday concert naturally flows better with variety, and this book provides thematic groupings (Christmas pieces, patriotic selections, secular celebrations) that create cohesion across a program. It's equally valuable for schools that host winter concerts, spring ceremonies, and summer community performances.