Minor Marvels: Soundtrack

Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

O Canada with two easy piano versions arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Ideal for late beginners through early intermediates of all ages.

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!

Easy Cool Cats, is a collection of twelve easy showcase solos composed by Chrissy Ricker. These jazzy solos represent a variety of genres and will appeal to late beginners and early intermediates of all ages!

Broomstick Boogie is a frightfully fun jazzy showcase solo for late beginners and early intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Scary Tales songbook.

I Saw Three Ships arranged as a showcase-style evenly-leveled duet for two late beginners. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Together songbook.

Skeleton’s Waltz is a hauntingly delightful showcase solo for students composed by Chrisanne Nahum. You and your students will be humming this catchy tune all year round - not just at Halloween!

Into the Storm, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for mid- to late-beginners. Quick chromatic patterns and showy hand crossings give this piece virtuosic appeal!

This packet, along with MS/HS 2A, is what you want to use for a Middle School or High School band, choir, orchestra or theory class that has already learned the ‘basics’. Concepts include: Drills in the 4 clefs, whole & half steps, major & minor 3rds & chords, all major scales & major key signatures, circle of 5ths, primary chords, cadences, vocabulary, ear-training, teacher ear-training guide, post-test. Answer booklet included!

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This is a modern interpretation of a holiday classic full of open, jazzy harmonies.

Showcase duet of the traditional French-Canadian folk tune J’entends le Moulin arranged by Heather Nanney for two late beginners. This fast and flashy duet will make for an exciting recital piece for students of all ages. Purchase includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks!

Shadowfall is a minor-key showcase solo ideal for late beginners of all ages. This pattern-based solo, easily taught by rote or note, will be a hit at your next recital! Part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.

Reach for the Stars is a collection of elegant and evocative showcase solos for early intermediates composed by Rick Robertson. These pieces make for excellent recital or festival selections.

Good Christian Men, Rejoice arranged in two different versions for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages! This joyful holiday classic also includes a full lyric sheet for sing-alongs!

Bright Side of Life, composed by Chrisanne Nahum, is a light, upbeat, blues-style solo for late-beginners. Perfect for students of all ages who have just been introduced to a G major five-finger position and key signature.

Forest Raindrops by composer Lisa Shoemaker is a simple yet beautiful tune that will appeal to all ages. This late beginner solo is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike!

Wexford Carol, a traditional Irish carol, arranged as an easy piano trio for late beginners and early intermediates by Kris Skaletski. Purchase includes separate parts and a stacked full score.

Buried Treasure, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales songbook.