1. This is a long setting that is fun to play, but not overly difficult for good intermediate students.
2. The left hand does not stretch beyond an octave – and there are plenty of these.
3. This becomes a great sight reading piece for intermediate students.
4. The right hand chords can be studied for their intervals.
5. These can also be studied for what chords are being created.
6. Learning this in sections is one good way to use this arrangement.
7. Some students learn one part one year, and more parts the next Christmas season.

This arrangement was created by Bob Walters, formerly on the arranging staff of the U.S. Air Force Band (Ret) in Washington, and arranger for some military groups that play at the White House.