A favorite composition from my college Music Theory days featuring a theme piece on Silent Night along with several variations on the theme. In each consecutive variation, composers are expected to develop their theme material in many ways including (but not limited to): differing time signatures, genres, and added ornamentation. Also, (my favorite part) if the theme material is in a major key, then at least one variation must be in a minor key (or vice verse). Let this piece take you on a new journey with a classic twist on a traditional Christmas favorite!

Theme & Variations on Silent Night

Born & raised a Michigander in a Godly home by two wonderful parents. Musical background involves 12 years' private & 8 college semesters of applied music lessons in the Classical piano genres. Self-taught to play by ear with church music lead sheets as a teenager. Invested in 2 years of syncopation training by ear for personal enrichment. Love using my gifts & talents for the Lord in my home church band setting! Recently spent 7 years in Mississippi and then returned to my native state of Michigan in early 2017. You will find my personal compositions and arrangements featured here. Welcome & enjoy!

Theme & Variations on Silent Night

Everett Baranowski