Better Together: First Christmas Duets features eleven holiday favorites arranged as evenly-leveled duets for beginners by Chrissy Ricker.

Easy Spooktacular Solos features ten easy spooky solos for late beginners and up composed by Jennifer Eklund. These minor-key showcase solos will delight students of all ages during and beyond the Halloween seasons.

Note: If you are interested in multi-level versions of these ten pieces consider the Level Up! Spooktacular Halloween Edition multi-level songbook.

Tricks & Treats features eleven Halloween-themed showcase solos composed by Stacy Fahrion. Full of quirky harmonies, odd meters, and playful takes on folk melodies, these pieces will be a treat for intermediates of all ages at any time of the year!

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing arranged as an easy piano trio for late beginners and early intermediates by Kris Skaletski. Purchase includes separate parts and a stacked full score. This piece is part of the Tree Trimmin’ Trios Volume Two songbook.

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Autumn Lament by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. This melodic piece will make an effective recital or service music selection. A bonus point is that this piece is written in sonatina form, but not in the textbook style that one might expect.

This dynamic intermediate piano solo is a spirited rendition of Johannes Brahms’ famous Hungarian Dance No. 6. Arranger Jennifer Eklund simplifies the complex original while retaining the essential rhythmic vitality and energy that make the dance so engaging for performers.

Mission: X Mystery Manor is a short-form method-style songbook for beginners with a focus on accidentals. Each block begins with “Mission Training” that contains a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.

First Halloween Solos features twenty primer level spooky solos for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. These minor-key showcase solos will delight students of all ages during and beyond the Halloween season. As a special bonus, teacher duet parts are included with purchase as a digital only item and will automatically be available in the License Management section of your Account Dashboard.

Introduce your early-level students to the joy of collaborative music-making with Jennifer Eklund’s accessible beginner piano trio arrangement of Beethoven’s iconic “Ode to Joy.” This delightful, pedagogically sound arrangement is carefully crafted to ensure each player’s part is both engaging and entirely manageable for first-time ensemble players. The complete digital package comes fully equipped for easy rehearsals, featuring a stacked score for teachers alongside separated, easy-to-read individual parts for each performer.

Mission: X Haunted Hill is a short-form method-style songbook for late beginners with a focus on minor scales. Each block begins with “Mission Training” that contains a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.

Mission: X Volume Three is a method-style songbook for early intermediates & up featuring three themed chapters: Westward, Interstellar, and Power Up. Each chapter begins with “Mission Training” blocks that contain a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces in the mission with a specific focus on intervals, chords, and inversions. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.

Get ready to deck those halls again! Tree Trimmin’ Trios Volume Two features eight holiday favorites arranged as easy trios for late beginners by Kris Skaletski. These showcase ensemble pieces will shine brightly at your next holiday recital!

2026 Update: Separated scores are now included as free digital downloads with purchase of hardcopy or digital versions!

Easy Christmas Classics is a collection of twelve holiday favorites arranged by Jennifer Eklund in a contemporary lyrical style for early intermediates. This book is ideal for students using Piano Pronto method books Movements 3 and 4 and for students with smaller hands who struggle to reach octaves in the left hand.

Turn up the energy on a classic with this thrilling intermediate-level piano duet arrangement of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” reimagined with a powerful rock anthem feel by Chrissy Ricker. With its driving rhythm, dynamic textures, and rock-inspired harmonies, this ensemble piece is sure to bring the house down in your next performance.

Season of Joy is an upbeat medley of “Ode to Joy” and “Joy to the World” arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This early intermediate level solo is part of the Easy Rockin’ Christmas songbook.

Creature Features Volume Three, is a scintillating collection of ten solos for early intermediates inspired by classic sci-fi and fantasy themes. These showcase solos by Chrissy Ricker will captivate students and audiences of all ages and make great selections during the Halloween season and beyond!

Super Soundtrack for the Christmas for Two holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the students parts as well as recordings of the student solos with teacher duets. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Super Soundtrack for the First Christmas Solos holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student parts as well as recordings of the student solos with the teacher duet parts. Mp3 and MIDI files included with purchase.

Super Soundtrack for the Songs I Love to Play! Volume One songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student part as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Super Soundtrack for the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the students parts as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Super Soundtrack for the Easy Spooktacular Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student part as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Super Soundtrack for the Spotlight Solos PLUS songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student part as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included with purchase.

An essential item to amp up the full-time fun with Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2. This Super Soundtrack includes: all of the vocal versions recorded by jazz vocalist Jenny Thiel, piano duet play-alongs, and instrumental play-along tracks for all 18 songs. Available as a physical CD or digital download. Digital purchase includes Mp3 and MIDI files.

Super Soundtrack for the Simple Serenity songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student part as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

An essential item to amp up the full-time fun! This soundtrack includes: all of the lesson verses, vocal versions recorded by jazz vocalist Jenny Thiel, piano duet versions, and instrumental play-along tracks for all 18 Roadtrip! To the Lake songs. These recordings are great for at-home listening during the week when students are in between lessons or just a fun soundtrack for in the car! Available as a physical CD or digital download. Digital purchase includes Mp3 and MIDI files.

An essential item to amp up the full-time fun for Piano Pronto Movement 3 students! This all-new super soundtrack includes: fun instrumental backing tracks and play-along tracks of the teacher duet parts for all 24 Movement 3 songs. Each song includes a version with the student part for reference, and a version without the student part. Ditch the metronome and assign these tracks to students of all ages for effective at-home practice! Available as a physical CD or digital download. Digital purchase includes Mp3 and MIDI files.

An essential item to amp up the full-time fun with Roadtrip Christmas Vacation. This Super Soundtrack includes orchestrated play-along tracks for all 18 songs with and without the student part. Digital purchase includes Mp3 and MIDI files.

An essential item to amp up the full-time fun for Piano Pronto Prelude students! This all-new super soundtrack includes: fun instrumental backing tracks and play-along tracks of the teacher duet parts for all 32 Prelude songs. Each song includes a version with the student part for reference, and a version without the student part. Ditch the metronome and assign these tracks to students of all ages for effective at-home practice! Available as a physical CD or digital download. Digital purchase includes Mp3 and MIDI files.

Super Soundtrack for the Easy Christmas Solos holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the students parts as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included with purchase.

Super Soundtrack for the Easy Christmas Classics holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the students parts as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Super Soundtrack for the Easy Jazzy Jingles holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the students parts as well as recordings of the student solos. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Super Soundtrack for the Pronto Pizazz Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student part as well as recordings of the student solos with the teacher duet parts. Mp3 and MIDI files included with purchase.

Super Soundtrack for The Nutcracker for Two holiday duet songbook by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without each of the students parts as well as recordings of the duets. Mp3 and MIDI files included.

Viva Violin Holiday Magic Super Soundtrack features duet play-along tracks and reference tracks with both parts.

Experience the heroic triumph of Beethoven with Jennifer Eklund’s late-beginner piano trio arrangement of the “Victory Theme” from Symphony No. 5. Perfectly tailored for three early-level players on one keyboard, this exciting, collaborative piece builds ensemble confidence while delivering a robust and celebrated sound. The digital download comes complete with the full conductor’s score as well as separated, easy-to-read individual parts for seamless rehearsals and performances.

Introduce your early-level students to the joy of collaborative music-making with Jennifer Eklund’s accessible beginner piano trio arrangement of Beethoven’s iconic “Ode to Joy.” This delightful, pedagogically sound arrangement is carefully crafted to ensure each player’s part is both engaging and entirely manageable for first-time ensemble players. The complete digital package comes fully equipped for easy rehearsals, featuring a stacked score for teachers alongside separated, easy-to-read individual parts for each performer.

Triple up the fun for the holiday season with Jingle Bells arranged as an easy trio for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This product includes both a stacked score and separated parts.

Give Erik Satie’s timeless masterpiece a fresh, modern update! This lyrical intermediate arrangement by Jennifer Eklund pairs Satie’s iconic, hypnotic melody with rich, expansive left-hand harmonies and flowing arpeggiated textures. Perfect for teen and adult students seeking an expressive, atmospheric solo that sounds instantly sophisticated and deeply cinematic.

This dynamic early intermediate piano solo is a spirited rendition of Johannes Brahms’ famous Hungarian Dance No. 6. Arranger Jennifer Eklund simplifies the complex original while retaining the essential rhythmic vitality and energy that make the dance so engaging for performers.

This dynamic intermediate piano solo is a spirited rendition of Johannes Brahms’ famous Hungarian Dance No. 6. Arranger Jennifer Eklund simplifies the complex original while retaining the essential rhythmic vitality and energy that make the dance so engaging for performers.

The Spook is a minor-key trio for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This product includes both a stacked score and separated parts.

Eine Kleine Nachtmahr (A Little Nightmare), is a minor-key medley combines Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and the theme from Symphony No. 40, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Solveig’s Star, is a minor-key medley of Solveig’s Song from Peer Gynt and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

A Minor 49er, is a minor-key medley of Brahms’s Lullaby and Clementine, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Haydn in the Shadows, is a minor-key spin on the Surprise Symphony theme, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Lullaby for a Black Swan, is a minor-key medley of The Wheels on the Bus and Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake them, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Midnight Cabaret, is a minor-key spin on Offenbach’s iconic Can-Can melody, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Elise’s Web, is a minor-key jazzy medley of Für Elise and The Itsy-Bitsy Spider, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Slithery Samba, is a Latin-style medley of the traditional Snake Dance melody with a splash of Mary Had a Little Lamb, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Lavender’s Blues, is a minor-key medley of Lavender’s Blue and Ode to Joy, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Lost at Sea, is a minor-key medley of Row, Row, Row Your Boat and Lightly Row, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Ready to give classic tunes a delightfully dark spin? Level Up! Twisted Tales Edition delivers ten minor-key solos arranged by Jennifer Eklund. These cleverly “twisted” medleys of folk and classical favorites span three multi-level versions, making them ideal for late beginners through early intermediates looking to level up. Plus, free play-along tracks are included for a full ensemble feel right from home!

Season of Joy is an upbeat medley of “Ode to Joy” and “Joy to the World” arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This early intermediate level solo is part of the Easy Rockin’ Christmas songbook.

Noel is an elegant rendition of The First Noel arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This intermediate level solo is part of the Rockin’ Christmas songbook.

Turn up the energy on a classic with this thrilling intermediate-level piano duet arrangement of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” reimagined with a powerful rock anthem feel by Chrissy Ricker. With its driving rhythm, dynamic textures, and rock-inspired harmonies, this ensemble piece is sure to bring the house down in your next performance.

Pensive Prelude by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate lyrical solo. Widely-spaced harmonies support a melody that gives a bittersweet vibe. It also sounds effective played on an upright piano with a practice (mute) pedal, or on a keyboard with “space” voices.

Autumn Lament by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. This melodic piece will make an effective recital or service music selection. A bonus point is that this piece is written in sonatina form, but not in the textbook style that one might expect.

O Christmas Tree, an elegant holiday favorite arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Better Together: First Christmas Duets songbook.

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, a joyful holiday favorite arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Better Together: First Christmas Duets songbook.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday favorite arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Better Together: First Christmas Duets songbook.

Deck the Halls, a perennial holiday favorite arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Better Together: First Christmas Duets songbook.

Jingle Bells, a perennial holiday favorite arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Better Together: First Christmas Duets songbook.

Fall Colors, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is a neo-romantic piece with a main theme that has an arabesque character. The melody is “hidden” in the figuration. The brief middle section is more traditional in texture and leads to a slightly varied reprise of the opening. This piece is also suitable for service playing, and is an excellent choice for an expressive player.

Level Up, is a video-game inspired showcase solo for early intermediates by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Let’s Quest Volume 2 songbook.

Better Together: First Christmas Duets features eleven holiday favorites arranged as evenly-leveled duets for beginners by Chrissy Ricker.

Mission: X Volume Three is a method-style songbook for early intermediates & up featuring three themed chapters: Westward, Interstellar, and Power Up. Each chapter begins with “Mission Training” blocks that contain a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces in the mission with a specific focus on intervals, chords, and inversions. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.

Creature Features Volume Three, is a scintillating collection of ten solos for early intermediates inspired by classic sci-fi and fantasy themes. These showcase solos by Chrissy Ricker will captivate students and audiences of all ages and make great selections during the Halloween season and beyond!

Consolation, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate lyrical solo. This melodic piece will make an effective recital or festival selection. It will serve as excellent preparation for the Romantic literature such as Chopin or Mendelssohn. It can also be used in service playing.

Chit-Chat Boogie, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level showcase solo. This melodic piece will make an effective recital selection or a piece for those moments alone at the piano.

Nocturne in D Major is a late-intermediate level lyrical solo. The 9/8 time signature gives it a different feel, and there are interesting harmonies and irregular phrase structures to add interest. This would be an excellent recital or festival selection and is part of the Kaleidoscope: Volume 3 songbook.

Ready to give classic tunes a delightfully dark spin? Level Up! Twisted Tales Edition delivers ten minor-key solos arranged by Jennifer Eklund. These cleverly “twisted” medleys of folk and classical favorites span three multi-level versions, making them ideal for late beginners through early intermediates looking to level up. Plus, free play-along tracks are included for a full ensemble feel right from home!

Simple Serenity Volume Two is a collection of sixteen easy lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund. These calming pieces offer a great opportunity for late beginners and up to explore lyrical phrasing, rubato, and pedal work.

Do you have students who love to play fast and are always wondering just how high the metronome can go? This is the collection for them! Full Speed Ahead features fourteen fast and flashy showcase solos for late beginners and early intermediates. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Simple Serenity is a collection of fifteen easy lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund. These calming pieces offer a great opportunity for beginners and late beginners to explore lyrical playing, rubato, octave shifts, and pedal work.

Level Up! features ten easy showcase solos presented at three different levels to accommodate students using Piano Pronto beginning level method books like Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, Movement 1, and the Fired Up! series. Play-along tracks are available to amp up the fun factor! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Level Up! features ten easy showcase solos presented at three different levels to accommodate students using Piano Pronto beginning level method books like Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, Movement 1, and the Fired Up! series. Teacher duet parts and play-along tracks are available to amp up the fun factor! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Sounds of the Spirit features classic sacred melodies arranged in a contemporary lyrical style by Jennifer Eklund. In this collection you’ll find classical melodies intertwined with timeless hymns, and two original compositions, all of which are ideal for church services or casual enjoyment.

Broken arm? No problem! Stage Left Volume 2 features 18 engaging left-handed solos with contemporary teacher duets included. This volume is also great for beginners who need more practice with bass clef reading and independent left hand dexterity work. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

To feed students’ cravings for playing in minor keys, Minor Marvels features twelve showcase-style piano solos, four solos with optional teacher duet parts, and two duets. These selections are ideal for late beginners through early intermediates and will gloomily gleam at a Halloween recital or whenever a minor mood strikes!

Sacred Spotlight features fourteen classic sacred melodies arranged elegantly for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. These pieces are sure to bring comfort and joy to pianists of all ages. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Ready for more pizazz for your beginning level students? Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 features 14 easy solos that explore a variety of genres and tonal centers and all include contemporary teacher duet parts. These engaging showcase style solos help to solidify reading skills, proper phrasing technique, and will surely be a hit at your next recital!

Kick-start your creativity with eight elegant solos for intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. Each solo includes an accompanying illustration created by Susan Hong. The soothing coloring activities allow the player to set a color palette for each piece to aid in interpreting the music.

Pronto Pizazz: Rising Starz Volume 2 features twelve multi-key solos for early primer level students. Flexible songs can be taught by note, rote, or number. All twelve selections include lush, contemporary teacher duet parts that will be a hit at your next recital!

Stage Left is a book of 17 beginning level, multi-key solos written for left-hand only featuring familiar melodies that have been refreshed with modern rhythms and free backing tracks. Great exercises for strengthening bass clef reading, left-hand dexterity, and exploring transposition. This new second edition now contains teacher duet parts for each piece.

Need music for a wedding, a party, church offertory, or any occasion where beautiful background music is a necessity? This is your new go-to gig book! Let There be Music features 45 performance-ready pieces by Jennifer Eklund that will suit any occasion. Selections include classical favorites, contemporary lyrical pieces, and sacred works. Available as a convenient eBook so you can stop lugging music books around.

Easy Spotlight Solos features 10 showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers. These solos are ideal for late beginners of all ages and make great performance pieces for recitals and other events! This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Spotlight Solos PLUS features 10 showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers. These solos are ideal for late beginners through early intermediates of all ages. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Pronto Pizazz: Rising Starz features 10 multi-key solos for early primer level students. Flexible songs can be taught by note, rote, or number. All ten selections include lush, contemporary teacher duet parts.

A flashy intermediate solo in 7/8 time based on This Old Man composed by Stacy Fahrion.

Eine Kleine Nachtmahr (A Little Nightmare), is a minor-key medley combines Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and the theme from Symphony No. 40, presented in three different versions for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Level Up! Twisted Tales songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Yeti or Not, Here I Come!, by Rick Robertson, is a late elementary level showcase solo. This piece is especially useful as a “spooky” or “scary” solo for Halloween recitals (it depicts a game of “Hide and Seek” with Bigfoot), but it could be used in any other non-seasonal program.

Nice Little Monster is a bluesy piece by Stacy Fahrion about a creature that is tired of being called a little monster. Ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Snake Dance, arranged for beginners by Jennifer Eklund, is a favorite tune from the Piano Pronto: Prelude book for beginners of all ages. The sassy, tango-inspired teacher duet part, included with purchase, is always a hit at recitals!

Zombie Shuffle, by Chrissy Ricker, is a minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.

The Eternal Spectator by Stacy Fahrion is a haunting late-intermediate solo in D minor. Evoking the introspective elegance of Satie with subtle nods to J.S. Bach, this piece unfolds in 5/8 time signature. Its slowly flowing phrases and melancholic undertones invite deep emotional expression and reflection. The title is a phrase from a short story by the speculative fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin.

Midnight Bells Are Ringing, is a spooky spin on the traditional folk tune “Frère Jacques” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This pieces provides ample opportunity to work on lyrical phrasing, balancing the hands, and working in various key signatures.

Creepy Crawlers duet is ideal for a beginning level student and an intermediate level student or teacher. Part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.

Wistful Waltz, composed by Stacy Fahrion, is a mysterious, Chopin-esque waltz with a very un-Chopin-like modal middle section and an abundance of tritones. Ideal for early advanced level pianists of all ages.

Midnight Moon, composed by Amanda W. Smith, is an easy right-hand only piece in D minor for beginners designed to allow students to explore the sonic magic of overtones.

The Exquisite Melancholy of Everything Left Unuttered is a delicate waltz in E minor composed by Stacy Fahrion. There is an optional cut notated in the score to accommodate students at a lower intermediate level.

Creepy Crawlers is a minor-key waltz for beginning violinists that is great for introducing dotted rhythms. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this ideal for recitals and other performance opportunities.

Something’s Knocking at the Door is a spooky early intermediate solo appropriate for inducing nightmares or just for Halloween. Music composed by Stacy Fahrion.

On the Run by Heather Nanney is an attention-grabbing beginner solo with lots of energy. Its fast moving lines will have students hooked! Play-along tracks in MIDI and Mp3 format included with purchase!

Mini Toccata in D, is a simplified spin on J.S. Bach’s “Toccata in D Minor” for beginners. This piece is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional teacher duet part.

The Chase is a fast and flashy showcase piano solo that is part of the Dog Days songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Black Cat Capers, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a fast & flashy showcase solo for late beginners that serves as a great introduction to triplets. This piece is part of the Colorful Capers songbook.

Pumpkin Smash, is an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Chrissy Ricker. Great for the fall performances and beyond!

Autumn Mist, is an elegant lyrical solo for late beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Easy Rhapsodies & Reveries songbook.

Turkey Trot, composed by Gary Johnston, is a bright, jazzy little piece for early intermediates with lots of syncopation and a half-time walking bass line.

Autumn Reverie, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is an elegant minor-key waltz for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Rhapsodies and Reveries songbook.

October is an intermediate new age piece by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. The constantly moving triplet figures in both hands are meant to evoke the swirling motion of colorful autumn leaves blowing about in the breeze. Rather than centering on a traditional melodic line, October allows students to create a mood or effect by experimenting with dynamic inflection and rubato to vary each performance. Dynamic indications in the score are merely suggestions – performers are meant to make this free-flowing piece their own.

Autumn Lament by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. This melodic piece will make an effective recital or service music selection. A bonus point is that this piece is written in sonatina form, but not in the textbook style that one might expect.

Autumn, from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged for late beginners by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the A Song for all Seasons songbook.

Dark Waters, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is a haunting lyrical waltz for early intermediates and up.

Autumn Leaves, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an elegant lyrical solo for early intermediates. This selection is part of the Winds of Change songbook.

Seasons Change, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is a study in melodic shaping, chord balance, and arpeggio accompaniment, and will appeal to pianists of all ages.

Funeral March for a Jack-o’-Lantern is a jaunty late beginner Halloween solo arranged by Jennifer Eklund that mixes the Funeral March from Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 and The Hearse Song. Two versions are included, one with a key signature and one without.

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Happy-Go-Lucky (Sagittarius) is an elegant, lilting waltz for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”

Living in Northern Minnesota, composer Debbie Center feels such conflicted emotions in October. October Mourn conveys the sense of awe when looking at breathtakingly beautiful autumn leaves, while mourning the passage of summer, saying goodbye to human and feathered snowbird friends, bracing for another long and harsh winter, and watching many local businesses close for the season. Playing this piece is cathartic for Debbie, and she hopes it will be for you, too.

Creepy Crawly Icky Things by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level showcase solo. This piece is especially useful as a “spooky” or “creepy” solo for Halloween recitals, but it could be used in any other non-seasonal program. The “crawly” figures divided between the hand feature chromatic passage and unfamiliar note patterns.

For many people, November is a month for giving thanks. This intermediate piece by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM, is a contemporary rendering of a hymn-like melody. November symbolizes a musical token of gratitude for family and friends who have been with us through good times and bad and with whom we love to spend our time. The ternary form offers an uplifting first section followed by a middle theme of more serious and reflective implication. The middle theme modulates into a return of the first in a new key, representing a triumphant overcoming of life’s struggles with the help of those we hold dear.

Harvest Tango, composed by Gary Johnston, is a mysterious and fun dance for early intermediates using the iconic tango rhythm in a minor key. To be danced under the Harvest moon!

A Song for All Seasons is a celebratory collection that can be enjoyed year-round by late beginners. Each season includes an arrangement of one of Vivaldi’s concertos from “The Four Seasons,” followed by two original season-specific solos composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.