Ah, Paree! is an elegant lyrical solo for early intermediates and up composed by Barbara Becker. This selection is part of the Riding the Orient Express songbook.
Floating Along is a sophisticated, lyrical solo by Ryan Chesser. Patterned to fit easily under the hands, it is deceptively simple and perfect for students in Piano Pronto Movement 2 or 3.
Heart’s Desire, composed by Gary Johnston, is an introspective lyrical piano solo for early intermediates inspired by long walks in the northern woods.
Shades of You is a gentle, lyrical solo for intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Shades of You songbook.
Castle in the Clouds is an elegant solo for advancing early intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase solo is a great way to introduce syncopation and an advanced key signature since the piece requires very few shifts in hand position.
The Secret is a mysterious, minor-key lyrical solo for early intermediates of all ages by Jennifer Eklund. This elegant piece offers the opportunity for budding musicians to explore nuanced harmonies and work on expressive playing and use of rubato.
Misty Morning is a Satie-esque, reflective solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. Ideal for early intermediates of all ages, this piece offers a great opportunity to introduce students to the concept of rubato.
Lullaby is a contemporary lyrical solo ideal for intermediates that is part of the Dog Days Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Moonlight Sonata arranged thoughtfully for intermediate level students of all ages. This version of Beethoven’s iconic melody, transposed to the key of E minor, is arranged by Jennifer Eklund and also includes music history pages.
Clair de lune, by Claude Debussy, arranged for early intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This version is an ideal starter version for young pianists with smaller hands who want to play all the sections of this iconic piece, but aren’t ready for all the octaves and thick chords from the original.
Gabriel Faure’s iconic Pavane arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This is an extended version based on the version from the Piano Pronto: Movement 5 method book.
Ravel’s iconic Pavane pour le infante defunte arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Movement 5 method book.
Driftwood Beach, composed by Rick Robertson, is an ambient solo with a mature sound. Long pedal effects add to the atmospheric nature of the piece.
Blessed Assurance, arranged as a lyrical solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a splash of the Brahms Waltz Op. 39, No. 15.
An elegant piano solo interpretation of the first movement of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in A Minor (RV. 356). This abridged arrangement by Jennifer Eklund will allow intermediates and up to work on lyrical phrasing, dynamics, and rubato. The approximate run time of this solo is 2:30.
A modern lyrical spin on J.S. Bach’s two-part Invention in A minor arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
Schumann’s Traumerei arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This arrangement stays true to the original, but modifies the large stretches. Part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.
Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor in a simplified version arranged by Jennifer Eklund that is ideal for pianists with smaller hands not yet ready to play the original. Part of the Piano Pronto: Movement 5 method book.
Raindrop Prelude is an intermediate level arrangement of Chopin’s masterwork. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.
Evening Elegy, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a lyrical gem with a rhapsodic middle section and plenty of room for students to work on lyrical phrasing and rubato. This intermediate level solo is part of the Rhapsodies and Reveries Volume Two songbook.
The Last Goodbye, is a contemporary spin on Handel’s “Passacaglia” from Suite No. 7. This elegant arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages!
Finding Stillness is a peaceful lyrical solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will delight intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Journeys songbook.
Hopeful Dream is an original piano composition in a very romantic and nostalgic style, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This is a beautiful lyrical showcase piano solo at the intermediate level, and suitable for recitals, weddings, anniversaries, or repertoire where an expressive, melodic piece might be called for.
Wistfully, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is written in a “romantic movie” style, and will make a nice brief recital solo, or as a musical interlude in a worship service.