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Were You There? (Natalie Sleeth) . . . . . . . . . 1I Saw Three Ships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Christmas Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 (What Child is This, Carol of the Bells, We Three Kings)
Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella . . . . . 22Star Carol (Alfred Burt). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Susser de Glocken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Stars Were Gleaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)
Christmas Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. . . 55Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming. . . . . . 58Christmas Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Jon Schmidt Catalog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1Were You There?
Were You There?
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• It would be pretty hard to beat my high school choir
experience. Some of my best memories are of when we • Rubato means that you use dynamics and/or tempo to
would perform all over the city during the holidays.This great song by Natalie Sleeth was one of my favorites.
create a subtle rise and fall effect whenever you feel so inclined.
• Here is a handy rhythm guide to which you can refer to for all of the songs, except "Stars were Gleaming":
= 70�Tenderly; rubato (see Helpful Hints)
copyright ©2002 arranged by Jon Schmidt
= 1 beat ( also equals 1 beat)
= 2 beats ( also equals 2 beats)
= 3 beats ( . also equals 3 beats)
= 4 beats ( also equals 4 beats)
Two of these: = 1 beat
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written by Natalie Sleeth
©1976 Hope Publishing (ASCAP). Used by permission.
1
5
9
The Jon Schmidt numbering system you are about to see is an excellent rhythm aid when counted with a beat
pedal ad-lib except where noted
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 etc. make beat 4 your friend 3 4 5 6
4
2Were You There?
13
17
21
25
29
4
1 2 3 4 5 6
G
if your hand is big enough, do what I do and play the B down an octave (with the L.H.)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4
3 4 5
3Were You There?
34G
38 note (like grace notes but gentler) for full value and use the pedal markingsThis measure sounds best if you hold all notes
41 slow cresc.
45
48
attach these notes to the following
A
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2
1
3 4 5
1
6 &
1 2
1
& 3
5
4 5 6 &
1
5
slow decresc.
3 4 5 6rit.
4Were You There?
53 more sensitive and slightly slower
58G
62
67
71
a tempo
____________________________ ________________________
1 2 3 4 5 6 &
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 &1 2 3 4 5 6 rit.
a tempo
small hand: play last chord one note at a time slowly beginning with the bottom
rit. small hand: see below
5I Saw Three Ships
I Saw Three Ships
8 va - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8 - - - - - 8 va - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
15
22
� � = 120 -135
copyright ©2002 intro: kind of a "call / echo" type of ... you know
pedal ad-lib except where noted
1 2 3(Rhythm impaired? These numbers will help you figure out what each note is worth.)
1 2 34 5 6 1 2 34 5 6 4 5 6 etc.
deranged by Jon Schmidttraditional
|
now lively yet soft (save room for an underlying crescendo to the song's high point)
feel two strong beats per measure (like a march)
| | | | | | | | | | |
7I Saw Three Ships
51 52
31
53
2
54
( )
12
notes in parentheses optional
4 2 5
55 31
53 5
24
59
63|
67
|L.H. option
cresc.
now for the chimes section
8 vb
�A
accent simile
might want to use �A at slower tempo
8 vb
cresc.
8 vb
8I Saw Three Ships
714 4 3
5 4 2
75
79
831 2 3 1 2
875
1 4 31
5|
important
5 2 3 1 2 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
cresc.
simile
�A
no pedal this measure
3
�A
cresc.
no pedal
R.H. option
cresc.
9I Saw Three Ships
91
955
99
103 4 1
5
107
8 va - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
change to a rock feel with a strong off-beat
simile
simile
cresc.
simile
( )optional
simile
( )
10I Saw Three Ships
111
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
115
119
123
127
( ) ( )
�A
dim.
12I Saw Three Ships
154
1598 va - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
164 - - - - - - - - -
169
173
cresc.
dim.
no pedal lift until last note
rit.
13
Freely
Christmas Medley
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• I had Simon & Garfunkle’s famous tune: "Are you going to
Scarborough Fair" in mind when I did this arrangement (for optimal performance, keep the feel of that song inmind).
• Don’t rush, period (the only possible exception mightbe on 3rd and long…but be careful of the screen or the quarterback draw).
copyright ©2002
= 125�arranged by Jon Schmidt & Chuck Myers
Christmas Medley
"What Child Is This" : Traditional"We Three Kings" : Traditional
"Carol of the Bells" : P. Wilhousky, M. Leontovich
8
14
now gentle, with a laid back approach to the rhythm(otherwise it can start sounding like too many notes)
pedal ad-lib except where noted
rit. a tempo
"Carol of the Bells" ©1936 Carl Fischer Inc. (ASCAP) used by permission
14Christmas Medley
19
(pp)
24
29
34
(pp)
39
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
|
4 5 6 1 2 3
1 1
1 2 3
1
5
22 4
4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 23 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 1 2 3
|
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3
2
13
15Christmas Medley
43 bring out melody
48
53
58
(L.H.)
63
1 2 3
simile1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3
25
14
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
5
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 34 5 6 1 2 3
1
542
16Christmas Medley
68
L.H.
73 bring out melody
77
84
90
1 2 3G
4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5A
6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
1 2 3 1 2 3
1 2 3 4 1234 5 6 1234 5 6
17Christmas Medley
96
101 start a slow build to the high point
106 accent simile
111
116
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6
15
2 3 1422 3 42
18Christmas Medley
121E
126
over to the next measure
131
8va...........................................................................................................................(8va means play an octave higher)
molto rit.
136 (L.H.)over
you might want to try this sectionwithout the crossover notes at first
(L.H.) (L.H.)8va.............
141 8va................................... end 8va (L.H.)
let the pedal hold this note
F �
|1
54 3
2 5
1
32 4 3 5
keep the tempo laid back
2 3 1
............................
4
32 1
3
8va.....................
2
4
3 1
8va.....................
still trebleEC
2
3
13
52 1 3
B
B
(R.H.)
19Christmas Medley
145
149__________________
153
__________________________________________________________________
157
161
42 3 2 13
3
slow decresc.
14 4
53
E
decresc.
21Christmas Medley
185
190
195
200bird's eye holds ahead
206Finger substitute so you can hold the E through the pedal lift
25
1 2 3 1 2 3
small hand roll last chord(including the E)
22
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
arranged by Jon Schmidttraditional French Carol
copyright ©2002Jon was here
= 160�
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• The orchestrated version of this arrangement as well
as a free four hour collection of my music can be heardfor free at mp3.com/jonschmidt. By listening to thiscollection you can actually push me higher in the dailymp3 charts for the whole world to see! (This messagemay be copied for home or incidental use.)
• For a better first impression, start learning thissong at measure 33. (Also avoid body piercing and wildhair dos.)
1
6
11
1 2 3 4
pedal ad-lib except where noted
1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
1 2 3 4
2
1 2 345 6 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
23Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
17
22
27
32F
38
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 1 25 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 1 2 35 6
3
1 2 3 4
52
5 6
1 2 3 4 1 2 35 6
41 3
25Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
68
74
79
85
91
12 3 4
1
1 2 3 45 6
half ped
5 6
(lift pedal part way so the previous notes still ring a little)
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 34 5 6
1 2 3
52
1 1 2 1
4
2
3
35
5
3
1 4
1 2
3 4
2
2 1 2 12
1 2 3 4
31
5 6
4
26Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
97
103Don't worry, this obnoxious key signature only lasts 3 lines
108
113
118
1 2 3 4 5 6 decresc. 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
27Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
123
128
133
138
143
______________________
5 3 4 2 3 4 531 1
5 4 3 51
52
1 32
2 1
52 1 5
5
2
5
1
451
cresc.
5
R.H.
3 1 1
1
1
________________________
3
4 5
28Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
148
153
158
163
168
51
1
3
1
half ped
3
1 1
3
3
F
4 5
5
1
41
1 12
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6
5
5 6
41 43 3
1
half ped
1 3
1
1
42
31
1 4 3 4 3 1 43
29Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
173
178
183
188
193 D
1 2 3 4
53
412 3
1
53
5 6
half ped
42
3 41 2
4
3 2
34
1
half ped
1
1half ped
4
ped simile
52
3
12
5
1
253
1
53
5
2 2
1
decresc.
F
30Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
199
206
212
218
224
Feel free to continue this scale run up to the next B flat within the same amount of time.(To hear an example of this, go to mp3.com/jonschmidt)
33 3
(B�) let bass note ring a bit with half pedaling
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 34
5 4 1
5 6 12 3 4
_____________________
5 6
12 3 4 5 6
31
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
straw- ber-
1 4
ry pear straw- ber-
1
straw- ber-ry
1
ap-ry pear ap-ple ple
31Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
229 Dsteady decrescendo to the end
234
239
244 keep F pressed down through pedal lift|
( ) - optional
12
4 5
2 4 5
14
24
1 2 3 4
let ring|
1 2 3 45 6 1 2 3 45 6 5 6
let ring|
1 2 3 4 1 2 345 6 1 2 3 456 5 6
__________________________
rit.
32
Star Carol
Star Carol
arranged by Jon Schmidtwritten by A. Burt
copyright ©2002very sensitively
= 65-75�
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• This lesser-known choral piece is my favorite
Christmas Carol of all. In my opinion, the harmoniesand chord progressions Alfred Burt originally used aretoo brilliant to change. Thus, the first and thirdverse remain true to Burt’s original score. Only thesecond verse and the ending have been altered.
• Performance options:1: Have a solo instrument double the melody on the firstverse, let the piano take a solo on the second verse,then let the solo instrument join back in playing thedescant on the last verse.2: If you have a low enough alto voice, you could playthe first 2 verses solo piano. Then, on the last verse,let your voice join in with a soft "ahh" or "ooo" on the
3: If you can sing high and soft you could do the 2ndoption singing the descant up an octave. (This is how
• Be careful not to rush…it will take the beauty rightout of the song.
descant part.
it is on the album.)
© Hollis Music Inc. Used by permission.
pedal ad-lib except where noted
slight rit. a tempo
slight rit. a tempo
slight rit. a tempo
Keeping this tie pressed down through the pedal lift will help the dissonance to resolve
slight rit. simile
33Star Carol
F
E
Keep a finger on the ties so they survive the pedal liftsSmall note may be added by small hand-
( ) Small hand omit the parentheses notes and add small notes( )
A
34Star Carol
(See bottom for optional 3rd verse descant)
molto rit.
Optional 3rd verse descant part for solo instrument or voice (may be transposed up an octave if needed)
molto rit.
35
Süsser de Glocken
Süsser de Glocken
arranged by Jon Schmidttraditional German CarolGently flowing
copyright ©2002
= 240�
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• Having immigrant parents, I grew up with many of the
beautiful German Christmas carols. This is one of myfavorites.
• Performance option:The left hand may be played in the key of 3 flats ifdesired (it may not sound very good though).
• You might want to learn the hardest part of this song first: measures 73-79. (I would recommend learning thehard parts first with any song, actually.)
(sweet Afton)
1
5
etc.
8
1
pedal ad-lib except where noted
2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
39Süsser de Glocken
70
74
78
82
86
5
31
5
1 35
2
41 15
1
3 42 4
1 411 2
14
54
2 1 5
42 41 1 2
__________________________________________________________________
l.h.option
bring out left hand melody
41Süsser de Glocken
111A
119
127
134 as at first
139
(play bass note with the top R.H. note)Small hand roll the last chord
molto rit.
42Stars Were Gleaming
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• This little known Polish carol is an overly well-kept
secret that I wanted to let people in on. If you’re from America, you might recognize the last section as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." If you are from Germany, it might remind you of, "Morgen Kommt derWeinachtsman (Tomorrow, Santa’s Coming)."
• I generally like to avoid basing my transcriptions on the double flag, but believe it or not, what you see below is the simplest possible way to transcribe this song.
• This song is a rhythm nightmare.• Instead of counting the dreaded "1 - ee - and - a
- 2 - ee - and - a… etc." just count to 4 over andover (it works a lot better). I have provided some rhythm#’s at the beginning of the song to help you get the idea.
• Here is a little rhythm "map key" of sorts that willenable those with a little determination to play notonly this song, but any song riddled with double flags.
Stars Were Gleaming(Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)
copyright ©2002
= 60
Gently�
arranged by Jon Schmidt
= 1 beat ( also equals 1 beat) = 2 beats ( also equals 2 beats) = 3 beats ( . also equals 3 beats) = 4 beats ( also equals 4 beats)
� �� ����� �
�
= 6 beats ( . also equals 6 beats)
�_
traditional Polish Carol
Two of these: = 1 beat
1
4
7
l.h.
1 2 3 4
pedal ad-lib
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
15
1 5
12 3 4
1
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 12 3 4 12 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 12 3 4 1 2 3 4
12 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
43Stars Were Gleaming
10
13
16
19
22
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4& 1 2 3 4 and so forth (see helpful hints)
slow cresc.1 1
3
slow decresc.
44Stars Were Gleaming
24
27
30
33
368va........................................
1 1
1 2 1
anticipated chord change|
slow cresc.
slow decresc.
2
45Stars Were Gleaming
398va....................................................
3
42
45
"Twinkle Little Star" sectiona little slower and rubato
48
51
3 4 straw- ber- ry 3 4
2
l.h.
46Stars Were Gleaming
54
57
59
62 as at first
64...........................................................................................................................8va
1 2
52
FG
11
> Play with thumb
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
r.h.rit.
a tempo
rit. slow down the arpeggio as you go up
47Christmas Morning
Christmas Morning
written by Jon Schmidtcopyright ©2002Paint the picture
= 188�
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• This tune is an original composition of mine. For
a long while, I couldn't think of a title for it. Iconsidered calling it "Santa's Workshop" or "The Train Song," but neither felt right. Then, one day I stumbled upon the title "Christmas Morning." As I played thepiece with that image in mind, I began to remember a scene from a previous Christmas. Like a movie sound track, the song fit perfectly as the memory unfolded. Iwas suddenly experiencing Christmas morning 1996 throughthe eyes of my two-year-old Annie and four-year-oldSpencer: the Christmas lights, a train running on atrack around the tree, a new doll house, and a remotecontrol car. That was a Christmas morning I'll neverforget!
• The rhythmic precision of a drummer is most helpfulwhen playing this song.
1
3
5
1
pedal ad-lib except where noted
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 &6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
48Christmas Morning
7
9
11
13
16
1 &
5
2
2
3 4 &5 6 7 8 1
5
2
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
1
5
2
2
3 &4 5 6 7 8
5
1 2
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1F2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
49Christmas Morning
19
22
25
28
31
&1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
&1 2 &3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
thumb plays C & D
2 &3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 &5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
5
cresc.2
11
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1
1remember, these numbers only work when they are counted with a beat
2 3 4
2 1
5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
50Christmas Morning
34
37
40
44
47advanced option: adapt these double flag notes into triple flag grace notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 &3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
5
1 &2 3 4 &1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1decresc.234 56 7 8 1 2 34567 8
1 2 3 4 &5 6 7 8( )small hand delete notes in parentheses1 2 3 4 & 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 &5 6 7 8
51Christmas Morning
50
53
56
59
62
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1
( )
small hand: omit parenthesis notes
2 &3 4 5
( )( )
6 7 8
1
( )2 3 4 5
( )
6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 decresc.
1 2 &3 4 5
cresc. 1 2 &3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 &5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 &7 8
52Christmas Morning
65
68
71
74
76
The word "shaboom" will give you the right feel on all syncopated 8th notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 &6 7 &8 1
go easy on pedal
2
1 2 3 4 5 6
(G)
7 8
(F) (G)
1 2 3 4
yes, that's right
5 6 7 8
no pedal until further notice
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 &4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
pedal again
8sha-
53Christmas Morning
78
"Charlie Brown Christmas" rip off section (For best results, learn this part at a very slow but precise tempo)(used by permission *)
81
84
87
90
1
A
boom2 3 4 5 6 7
sha-8
boom1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
sha-8
1boom
2 3 4 5 6sha-
7boom
8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8sha-
1boom
2 3 4 5 6 7sha-8
boom1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
sha-1
boom2 3 4 5 6 7
decresc.
sha-8
boom
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5
"Linus and Lucy" by Vince Guaraldi© 1965 Claimant: David Guaraldi & Dia Guaraldi used by permission
6 7 8
54Christmas Morning
93
Big hold
96
99
102
Do like 50 more repeats of this part just to see what your Mom does
fade away to end
105
&1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
molto rit.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a tempo
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 1 2 3
molto rit.4 5 6 7 8
hold pedal to the end
55
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
5
9
13
Slowly and softly; use dynamics and/or tempo to createa subtle rise and fall effect within each phrase.copyright ©2002
pedal ad-lib except where noted
� = 60
written by Edmund Sears and Richard Willisarranged by Jon Schmidt
3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (Original key version can be downloaded at www.jonschmidt.com)
58Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming
Lo, How a Rose Ere Bloomingarranged by Jon Schmidttraditional German Carol
copyright ©2002Freely
= 75�
Helpful Hints:• Don’t pay any attention to the time signature changes.
Just let your natural musical instincts tell you how itshould be played.
1
6
11
15 slower
on repeat: play R. H. an octave higher to end of first line
pedal ad-lib
rit.
59
Christmas Hymn
written by Jon Schmidtcopyright ©2002Simply; with expression
= 60�
Side Notes: Helpful Hints:• Here’s a little insider’s secret: This song was
actually a first year music theory assignment incollege. (I think it got an A minus.)
• Don’t pay any attention to that man behind thecurtain.
Christmas Hymn
1
3
5
pedal ad-lib