Intermediate piano arrangements

From the stage to seasonal music

Toyland comes from Victor Herbert’s Babes in Toyland, which opened in 1903. The Library of Congress identifies it among the show’s best-known songs. Its theatrical origin gives it a different background from the traditional carols gathered in this Christmas repertoire series. The Library of Congress’s Victor Herbert exhibition.

Choosing a version to play

Start with the difficulty group that matches your current playing, then open a score and compare its texture, hand positions, and length with music you already play comfortably. Arrangement numbers identify versions; they do not rank the pieces from easiest to hardest.

More Christmas sheet music on RTV

Explore Christmas Lead Sheets in Different Keys or browse Christmas Hymns from the Hymnal.