Description:
“Angels We Have Heard On High - Advanced Piano Arrangement No. 1” is classified as a Level 7 Piano work worth 125,000 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Advanced Piano Arrangements → Hymns, Hymns - Christmas and is part of the Sacred collection. The sheet music for “Angels We Have Heard On High - Advanced Piano Arrangement No. 1” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.
“Angels We Have Heard On High” is arranged here as an advanced piano solo with a bright Christmas character and a large five-page build. The arrangement begins with a slow chordal introduction, then moves into a flowing Allegretto section with broken accompaniment patterns, faster decorative motion, and a final Presto section built from broad chords and a strong closing cadence.
Measures 1–5 introduce the arrangement with a slow Andante opening. The writing is mostly chordal, with the melody placed above sustained harmonies. This gives the carol a calm, formal beginning before the faster main section starts.
Measures 6–28 present the main carol material in the Allegretto section. The right hand carries the melody while the left hand uses steady broken accompaniment patterns underneath. The texture is clear at first, but the harmony and bass motion gradually become more active as the melody continues.
Measures 29–47 move into the more energetic middle section. The right hand begins using faster repeated-note and running figures while the left hand supports with chordal punctuation and steady rhythmic motion. This section gives the arrangement more lift and brightness, especially as it moves through the “Gloria” material.
Measures 49–73 begin the Presto section. The writing becomes much more chordal and forceful, with large stacked harmonies, bass octaves, and repeated chord attacks. This is the strongest contrast in the arrangement, moving away from the lighter flowing texture into a bigger concert-style sound.
Measures 74–91 close the arrangement with a broad final statement. The hands continue in fuller chordal writing, then the music slows with a rit. near the end. The final measures use wide spacing, strong bass support, and an 8va upper chord to give the carol a bright, full ending.
Interesting fact: “Angels We Have Heard On High” has stayed popular in modern Christmas music, especially through vocal groups like Pentatonix. Their official video has reached tens of millions of views online, showing how recognizable the carol still is far beyond church hymnals and traditional Christmas concerts. Pentatonix - Angels We Have Heard on High
How to earn points for this piece:
Download or purchase the sheet music.
Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.
Record yourself on video and upload it to Youtube. (Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay)
Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice - we will let you know exactly what you need to work on along with additional practice suggestions. (Or you can submit a video to the public and other users will evaluate your video)
If your performance is good, we will approve your video and you can collect your points.
Submit Video