Christmas Time Is Here. Arranged for solo piano, with music sheet

Apologies for a couple of notation errors in the video: Bar 8 RH, 8va applies to both Cs. Bar 21 minim Bb in RH should be B natural.
Solo piano arrangement. Music sheets for this and my other arrangements are available from SheetMusicPlus and SheetMusicDirect:
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[@davidwillat4765]

This is a beautiful arrangement. As a child I was a member of the choir that sang this song on the television show, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and it has been very special to me ever since. I am consistently amazed at the longevity of the song. Thank you for creating this arrangement. I cannot wait to get to the piano.

[@rupertaustin]

I was fascinated to hear how you sang in the children's choir on the television show. I guess at the time you thought the song would would have some popularity for a handful of years then fade away. Instead it become a much loved Christmas classic. I wonder, at the time you sang it, did it seem to be a rather unusual Christmas song? We are all very used to it now of course, but it is not the standard kind of Christmas song.

[@davidwillat4765]

@@rupertaustin It is so interesting you would say that. At the time Vince Guaraldi had collaborated with our church choir to do the first jazz mass at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. A few months later he needed a few kinds to sing a couple of songs for an upcoming TV special. We had no idea what it was and during the first session we waited while the producer finished writing the words to the song. We were pretty well trained by our choir director but were told to sound like kids rather than trained singers. It was a treat to hear yourself on TV the first couple of years but no one had any idea the special or the album would be so popular. Years later, in the late ‘90s, I had a conversation with Charles Schulz (my wife worked for him in his studio and judged ice skating at his rink) and was joking about how the kids were paid a flat fee of $5.00 and some ice cream. His response was “we never really thought that would amount to anything.” Yes, the melody isn’t a typical Christmas song; it is rather melancholy but I think it is consistent with the mood of the show until Charlie finds what Christmas is all about. I was eleven years old and became an instant fan of jazz piano. I am still trying to get the hang of it. I think your arrangements are incredible. Are you a teacher?

[@rupertaustin]

@@davidwillat4765 Thanks again for sharing the story of your personal connection with this song. It has been lovely to hear about it. No I am not a teacher (except some guidance for my 10 year old son), just a keen music lover and piano music enthusiast - mostly the late classical and romantic repertoire actually. But I love the wonderful songs of the Great American Songbook and get great enjoyment from turning them into satisfying piano solos.

[@bajtucha]

@@rupertaustin Classical repertoire you say... but you do feel the swing man. Great arrangement.

[@kellycoleman715]

That is way cool! 👍🏻

[@rupertaustin]

Apologies for a couple of notation errors in the video: Bar 8 RH, 8va applies to both Cs. Bar 21 minim Bb in RH should be B natural. Music sheet available from SheetMusicPlus: www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/rupert-austin-sheet-music/3017008?isPLP=1&Ns=displayName&recsPerPage=50& More of my piano arrangements here: kzbin.infovideos

[@jazzsingerlady]

I was JUST wondering which of your wonderful arrangements I was going to tackle this Christmas!! This is it- thank you!

[@rupertaustin]

@@jazzsingerlady Glad you like it. I hope you have fun learning it.

[@metgirl5429]

Just beautiful …… I’m ready for more Christmas music 🎄♥️

[@Pythonaria]

I'll second that 👍🎹

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks. glad you enjoyed.

[@soulsilverarlooker]

The G.O.A.T. returns for this wonderful time of year. You love to see it. 🎄

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@CC-ew2mw]

I am just absolutely floored. I rarely comment, but I watched this twice back to back and it made every single one of my hairs on my back and neck stand up. Thank you so much for this. I recently bought your Stella by Starlight score and I read your comments on that video and it seems like you have a particular style/taste in your arrangements. Your style/taste is EXACTLY what I love, and I’m so excited to dive deeper into your catalog. Thank you so much for this work. It’s so profoundly beautiful and moving and I know I will learn it as soon as possible and play it for my mother. Her favorite memories were watching charlie brown with me and my brothers when we were young. I know this will make her tear up.

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for your enthusiastic comment, and I'm thrilled to hear you enjoy the style of my arrangements so much. Like many people, as soon as I hear this theme so many childhood memories come back of watching Charlie Brown.

[@user-ew7qb2zj9u]

great ! big fan of yours from south kroea. :D

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening, and greetings to you in South Korea!

[@paulfecskovics5978]

Absolutely beautiful ! Well done.

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks!

[@Pythonaria]

Another one to add to my growing collection of your arrangements Rupert. Just lovely. Thank you.

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks for your support

[@philandsueblakemore6255]

A lovely arrangement beautifully played - thank you Rupert

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kerinbailey2470]

Beautiful arrangement - and playing Rupert!

[@rupertaustin]

thanks for your kind comment

[@bengoel5019]

Excellent work Rupert

[@rupertaustin]

Thank you Ben. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BambooOnFire]

Amazing as always

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks!

[@joycenbruce]

Your arrangements are beautiful thanks. For sharing them on KZbin!

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you like them!

[@musicsubicandcebu1774]

For me, this is just about the perfect spot on the continuum of simplest harmonies to the most complex - no harmonic jolts, but lots of pleasant surprises - everything flows. Thank you

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@modernmusicofthedarkages296]

gimme the christmas vibe!!

[@MusicNerdMIDI]

Love it, honestly really enjoying listening to the instrumental or solo piano versions of this song.

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@geraldlenoir1830]

Hi Rupert Austin, this is as close to perfection as any arrangement could possibly be. This will be my third piece I'll be working on for Christmas by you. Please never stop making beautiful music. This is a masterpiece.

[@rupertaustin]

Hi Gerald. Many thansk for your enthusiastic comment. Lovely to hear that you enjoy playing my Christmas arrangements.

[@FlandreSDM]

so beautiful and calming, thank you!

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@simianshark6118]

This will be the second song of yours that I’ve learned, it’s such a good arrangement to impress the people around me while still embodying the Christmas spirit. Thank you for this

[@rupertaustin]

So pleased to hear how you enjoy playing this arrangement.

[@yukimiyazaki8658]

ステキなクリスマス🎄の曲です。静かな夜に聴きたいです。

[@wendyjohn8315]

purchased just now. i love it!

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for your support. Much appreciated!

[@geraldgoodii2839]

Once again you knocked it out of the park! Thank you Rupert. BTW, your playing is so lovely!

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm listening again now and thinking did I play too slowly? But I kind of like it very relaxed sounding.

[@ciararespect4296]

Excellent Rupert thanks

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@dhliebowitz]

Truly beautiful!

[@rupertaustin]

Thank you!

[@djtomt]

Fabulous!

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@sylvia4425]

I'm obsessed with your arrangement here.

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you are enjoying it!

[@ronioclarenzo6137]

Excellent! Keep up the masterful playing!

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks a lot!

[@grahamholmes8913]

I played this arrangement in my "solo spot" at my choir's winter concert yesterday. It's quite beautiful. Thank you for all you do. 🙂

[@rupertaustin]

Hello, lovely to hear that you played this at your winter choir concert.

[@scottderrick8166]

Great arrangement. I purchased and am enjoying it. Thank you!

[@rupertaustin]

Hi Scott. Thanks for the purchase. glad you are enjoying it!

[@OxzowachiAlt]

dude i love your stuff holy cow

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening and for your kind comment.

[@jamesbennett9620]

I think what I loved about this Christmas song from the first time I heard it is it’s childlike simplicity. Now, today, many years later I still feel that it has an innocent child like quality, and I think Mr. Austin has captured that child like simplicity in his wonderful arrangement. I am a huge fan of his.

[@rupertaustin]

Hi James. Thanks for your kind comment and I glad you like this arrangement.

[@willwest4736]

Merry Christmas mate. More of this please.

[@rupertaustin]

And Merry Christmas to you Will!

[@sekoli]

thank you for this beautiful piece!! definitely makes it feel like the holidays are upon us and your arrangements have inspired me to start playing piano again :)

[@rupertaustin]

Wonderful to hear your comment. I hope you enjoy getting back to your piano playing.

[@talaustin2811]

Sublime 💜

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@anna-kk4zl]

so pretty, i’ll be learning this for sure this christmas :)

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy learning it.

[@soniaflorteclado]

Muito lindo. Arranjo suave. Parabéns.

[@CharlesHarrisonMusic]

Gorgeous, as ever! :)

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks Charles.

[@magictouchpianostudio686]

Beautiful ❤️

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@newonecyclone7846]

You are AMAZINGGG...

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks!

[@daniellonguein2910]

Wunderbar

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks

[@user-rx7pt2sk6y]

I love your work! So beutifullll😭😭❤️❤️

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@flaviamacharethgualandi8686]

Belíssima composição!

[@rupertaustin]

Many thanks!

[@davidwelty9763]

Well done

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@ValzainLumivix]

Numninous

[@ArgoBeats]

As usual, so moving... would love to listen to your take on “I loves you Porgy”

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you enjoyed it. I might get around to "I loves you Porgy" one day, but there are so many great songs and not enough time!

[@ArgoBeats]

@@rupertaustin I agree, thank you for sharing your beautiful pieces with us, Rupert!

[@yuehchopin]

gut

[@yifanshao2003]

💗

[@guidoalici]

[@bethanywakim6175]

This is such a good arrangement! Wasn’t going to start listening to Christmas music till thanksgiving, but this may have converted me ….

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks! I too wondered if it was a bit early for Christmas songs, but I recalled that I posted "The Christmas Song" exactly this time last year and it was popular, so I posted this one early too.

[@jamesbennett9620]

Anywhere from December 1 to December 10, in my opinion, is the perfect time to start listening to Christmas music and decorating your Christmas tree and house. Prior to Thanksgiving just really gets on my nerves

[@kim-or7nn]

Wow..

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for listening!

[@kim-or7nn]

@@rupertaustin arrange more songs...!!please please 🙏

[@sylvia4425]

Hello Rupert. I purchased "Christmas Time Is Here" on SheetMusic Plus a few days ago. I would LOVE! to see you actually play this particular piece on your piano, if possible. I know it may seem like an odd request?....but then again, it's been an odd two years for the entire world. ~ God bless 🙏🎄😊❤

[@rupertaustin]

Hi Sylvia, thanks for the purchase. Much appreciated! Apologies though, you are unlikely to see me perform on this channel - I really don't like being filmed in any way!

[@1620ja]

Please please please Mr Rupert, I've been listening to your music for years now but I think you should make a ?Spotify account already. I only ever stay this long in YT and its ads because I want to enjoy your music. I feel you'll be able to reach more people and share your brilliant and beautiful talent if you have a Spotify account. I hope you consider this. Love your work.

[@rupertaustin]

Hello. Thanks for your comment and support of my channel. I plan to put my music on Spotify some time next year. It is something I have wanted to do for a long time but I just need to make an effoert to get it done! When it becomes available on Spotify I will make it clear in the description under each of my videos.

[@Kit-jf4qd]

You have so many arrangements. Wondering if you are going to have them sold together at a discount? Thank you.

[@kwamealievergreen4257]

What’s crazy is they were actually free until the companies went after him or something. Truly unfortunate

[@datnguyen3441]

@@kwamealievergreen4257 right ?? But he still technically sharing his sheet music for free, just not in pdf form.

[@DearProfessorRF]

Hi Rupert Austin. I hope you consider making an arrangement for "Invitation." I heard it played by Cal Tjader and I have been bewitched by its theme. Anyways, you do phenomenal work with harmonies.

[@AmazingAwesomeAlaska]

Cinna

[@shuekingyang8077]

I would like to see your arrangement of "Like someone in love". Beautiful playing.

[@rupertaustin]

I am very fond on "Like Someone in Love". It will show up here at some point in the future.

[@shuekingyang8077]

@@rupertaustin Thanks for the reply! Looking forward to it.

[@PASHKULI]

Where is the MIDI file? forget about this auful "standard" notation… the MIDI file would be great to have! Thanks for this rendition of a great tune!

[@jamesbaldock1439]

Love it! Thank you so much Rupert! Is it possible that you might go back to putting the chord changes back on the arrangements? When I play your music I often Improvise further by just reading the chords on top :)

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for your comment. Glad you are enjoying my arrangements. A few people have asked about the chord symbols so I will be including them in future as I used to.

[@irinahappy4091]

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[@rupertaustin]

Glad you are enjoying the music. I'm in the UK. Greetings to you in Russia.

[@irinahappy4091]

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[@irinahappy4091]

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[@hawa1145]

揪厚聽 ......... 美慘了

[@stl0555]

I’m a piano teacher and have been playing for about 28 years and I must say this is a lot harder to play than it sounds. Making my way through it, but wow…what an arrangement!

[@rupertaustin]

Hi there. Glad to hear you are liking it and working on it. I aimed for this to be a very calm sounding arrangement, but yes underneath the calmness it is quite tricky to play in places.

[@lintonclaudesamuels9314]

Where can i get the sheet music for this piece? Do tell please 🙏🏽

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you are enjoying it. The sheet music is available from SheetMusicPlus: www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/rupert-austin-sheet-music/3017008?isPLP=1&Ns=displayName&recsPerPage=50&

[@Askeyz]

Can I do a cover of your arrangement of this song on my channel ?

[@rupertaustin]

Glad you like it. Yes, do a cover on your channel but please add a link to this video.

[@bajtucha]

Does the sheet has chord symbols?

[@rupertaustin]

No, I didn't put chord symbols on this one

[@bajtucha]

@@rupertaustin I've bought it nonetheless. It's beautiful arrangement.

[@TylerDunphy]

absolutely stunning. fantastic work

[@rupertaustin]

Thanks for your kind comment