Christmas Hymns for Kids: Volume 1

Christmas Hymns for Kids introduces hymnology to children. Written with eight to 12-year olds in mind (though it is appropriate for younger—and older—audiences), this booklet is divided in two parts: the "technical stuff," followed by review questions and beginner piano arrangements of five favorite Christmas hymns. The “Technical Stuff” - How many people does it take to write a hymn? - Voices; four part harmonies - Lyrics and refrains - Tune names - Meters: common, long, short, etc. - How to use a hymnbook Also included are worksheets are on two hymns: "Joyful, Joyful" and "God Is Our Refuge." Five beginner piano hymn arrangements: "Away in a Manger" "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" "Joy to the World" "O Come All Ye Faithful" "Silent Night"