Christmas Piano Arrangements?

[havisham]

I have a few piano background music jobs that I have taken on this year. Coming up to the Chistmas period, it is likely i will be expected to play mostly christmas tunes.

 I come from a classical background and improvising is just not my thing I have been on the look out for some good christmas books or even single arrangements and have had little luck - all I have found are very dull arrangements that are too simple. I want something that is just interesting to play and enjoyable to listen to.



Is there anything you can recommend?

[jlskiles]

I like "Joy to the World- 12 exquisite Christmas Settings for Piano" arranged by Marilyn Thompson.

my favorite piece in this book is her arrangement of "What child is this"

[visitor]

good selection and variety, big book, not too difficult to play at sight, better w bit of practice. cheap. large number of tunes.
https://www.dummies.com/store/product/Christmas-Piano-Songs-For-Dummies.productCd-DUM73,navId-322505.html

[dcstudio]

The Charlie Brown Christmas book may be just what you are looking for.  Nice jazz sounding arrangements that are always a hit.  No improv required.

Linus and Lucy always goes over well ....