Piano Pronto® Movement 5: Soundtrack

No Limits is a fast and flashy duet for two early intermediates. Full of driving, syncopated rhythms this duet is sure to be a hit at your next recital! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Double Takes is a set of seven pairs of Rags and Blues, composed by Joanne Griffiths, and inspired by J.S.Bach’s Preludes and Fugues. Each pair is a study in contrasting styles, mood, rhythm, tempo, articulation, dynamic range and textures.

The collection progresses up the keyboard, through a range of keys beginning on C and ending with B, and covers many pedagogical techniques for an intermediate pianist whilst still remaining engaging and fun.

Jesus Loves Me is one of the most popular Christian hymns around the world sung by many generations. Intermediate level students of all ages will enjoy this arrangement of this timeless hymn arranged by Sandra Zylstra!

Boogie Blues is a fun and energetic boogie-woogie style jazz solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This light-hearted romp is ideal for early intermediates of all ages!

A new jazzy spin on a perennial favorite! The infamous Ukrainian Bell Carol is arranged here as an upbeat jazz waltz in the key of D minor by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase holiday solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages!

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.

This is an arrangement of ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, which is based on the melody from the traditional 16th century French folk song, Une Jeune Pucelle. This whimsically melancholy melody is arranged by Stacy Fahrion for intermediates.

He is Born (Il est ne, les divin Enfant) is a contemplative, jazzy version of a beloved French Christmas carol. Rich harmonies and a stylized melodic line make this hand-friendly arrangement a hit for early intermediates of all ages.

In It to Win It is a fast and energetic pop-style showcase solo by Chrisanne Nahum for intermediates of all ages. This multi-level pack features two versions to accommodate students with smaller hands.

Mystery and uncertainty are just around the corner with this minor key solo by Ryan Chesser. This piece is great for teaching artistic expression and balance between hands. Your moody teenage students will love this expressive showcase solo!

It’s Just Right, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an uplifting lyrical solo for right-hand only. This selection is part of the Winds of Change songbook.

A whimsically macabre rendition of We Wish You a Merry Christmas arranged for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion.

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.

An elegant holiday medley featuring Away in a Manger and The Friendly Beasts, in a peaceful setting for intermediates, arranged by Kevin Costley.

O Christmas Tree, elegantly arranged with lush harmonies for intermediates by Barbara Becker. This holiday selection is part of the Scenes from Christmas songbook.

Spiderwebs Above Your Bed is a whimsically macabre ragtime solo in D minor by Stacy Fahrion that’s tailor-made for Halloween recitals! The delicate, eerie opening quickly spins into the main spiderweb theme, complete with spine-tingling arpeggios. Perfect for intermediate pianists, this piece isn’t just fun—it’s also a sneaky way to prep students for tackling Joplin’s iconic rags.

Masquerade is a whimsical lyrical waltz in B minor composed by Chrisanne Nahum. This piece is ideally suited for intermediates and will delight students of all ages!

Up on the Housetop arranged for intermediates in an upbeat jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.