Music for Little Mozarts: Christmas Fun! Book 3: A Christmas Story with Performance Music and Related Music Activity Pages Sheet Music Preview

Music for Little Mozarts: Christmas Fun! Book 3: A Christmas Story with Performance Music and Related Music Activity Pages: Piano

A Christmas Story with Performance Music and Related Music Activity Pages

By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster

Item: 00-PB-0002138

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In this story, Nannerl Mouse helps the Music Friends stage their own Christmas Pageant when snow prevents them from going to church. Carols include "Away in a Manger" and "Good King Wenceslas." Music activity pages reinforce note reading and note identification.

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Series: Music for Little Mozarts
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
SKU: 00-PB-0002138

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About the Composer: Christine H. Barden

Christine H. Barden

Christine H. Barden shaped early childhood music education as a co-developer of Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts method and continues teaching piano and composition in Reno, Nevada. Her foundation in piano performance comes from San Francisco State University, where she studied with Vladimir Brenner of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, followed by four years of study, performance, and teaching across Europe. She was among the first American teachers invited to study with Yamaha Music Foundation instructors in Japan and served as National Director of Curriculum and Chief Instructor for the Yamaha Music Education System for 17 years.

Barden has become a sought-after clinician, leading workshops for piano teachers at conferences across the United States, England, Norway, and Singapore. Her compositions have earned recognition including a Junior Festival selection by the National Federation of Music Clubs. She brings decades of pedagogical expertise and international training directly into her work with young pianists.

Why we love this

This book wraps a charming story around essential early piano skills, keeping young students engaged through narrative rather than drilling isolated exercises. The inclusion of beloved carols gives beginners context for their learning while the activity pages provide reinforcement that feels purposeful rather than tedious.

What to expect

Cozy and purposeful. The framing story creates a sense of shared adventure among the Music Friends, while familiar carols ground young pianists in recognizable melodies they can feel proud playing. It captures that genuine magic of holiday music without requiring advanced technique.

Who it's for

Early elementary pianists (roughly age 4-7) who benefit from the combination of narrative context and structured skill building that Music for Little Mozarts provides. Teachers seeking winter repertoire that entertains young learners while keeping them focused on note reading and music fundamentals will find this particularly useful.

How to get the most out of it

  • Assign different students to read the story dialogue aloud while others play their piano parts. This splits focus and keeps everyone invested when they're not at the keyboard.
  • Practice the carols separately before integrating them into the story sequence so students gain confidence with the melodies first.
  • Encourage students to illustrate their favorite moments from the Christmas pageant to display alongside a classroom performance or recital.

How to use it

Perfect for a holiday recital or classroom performance in December when young students need a unified program vehicle. The storybook format works well as a lesson supplement throughout November and December, allowing you to pace the material across several weeks while the Christmas theme stays relevant.

Skills your students will build

  • Note identification and reading across the grand staff
  • Left hand and right hand coordination with simple accompaniment patterns
  • Melody playing with consistent phrasing
  • Familiarity with seasonal repertoire and recognized melodies

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