The Holly and the Ivy, Solo
$10.00
The Holly and the Ivy brings a joyful, dance-like spirit to the holiday season with a fresh piano solo arrangement of this traditional Christmas carol. Light, lilting rhythms and flowing left-hand motion create a graceful, uplifting motion — perfect as special music for church (prelude/offertory/postlude) or a beautiful recital piece that feels festive without being technically overwhelming.
Key Info
• Key: G Major (traditional carol setting)
• Time signature: 3/4 (dance-like feel)
• Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
• How long: Cover + 3 pages (approx. ~2:40–3:00 performance time)
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Ideal for worship pianists, church musicians, and seasonal recitals. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing with others. (If you are a church musician, write to me for the Single license code.)
The Holly and the Ivy brings a joyful, dance-like spirit to the holiday season with a fresh piano solo arrangement of this traditional Christmas carol. Light, lilting rhythms and flowing left-hand motion create a graceful, uplifting motion — perfect as special music for church (prelude/offertory/postlude) or a beautiful recital piece that feels festive without being technically overwhelming.
Key Info
• Key: G Major (traditional carol setting)
• Time signature: 3/4 (dance-like feel)
• Level: Early Intermediate – Intermediate
• How long: Cover + 3 pages (approx. ~2:40–3:00 performance time)
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