Extreme Measures

Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! Let’s Quest is a collection of video game inspired showcase solos, composed by Chrissy Ricker, that will delight late beginners of all ages in your studio! This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Super Hero is a fast and driving showcase solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and serves as a great introduction to playing in 5/4 time.

End Game, a fast & flashy favorite by Jennifer Eklund, presented in a new extended remix version to suit occasions like talent shows, competitions, and festivals that require pieces with a longer run-time. When played at the suggested tempo, this version clocks in around 4:00.

End Game is a fast & flashy showcase solo ideal for late beginners of any age. Music by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Whirligig, composed by Rick Robertson, is a fast and flashy early intermediate showcase solo. This showcase solo makes a great impression and is hand-friendly, highly-patterned, and easy to learn.

Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! Let’s Quest Volume 2 is a collection of eight video game inspired showcase solos and two duets composed by Chrissy Ricker, that will delight early intermediates of all ages in your studio!

In the Groove is a fun-filled collection of thirteen showcase solos composed by Lisa Frederick. Ideally suited for early intermediates and beyond, these engaging pieces cover a wide variety of genres including jazz, blues, lyrical, boogie-woogie, and more!

This pop-style solo by composer Lisa Shoemaker is sure to be a student favorite! The high energy tune, and a nod to the band “Journey,” make this a great performance solo for early intermediates of all ages.

Chasing the Paints is an early intermediate showcase solo composed by Jane Tate. This fun and silly song is a showdown between horse and owner trying to catch her in the field.

No Limits, a fast & flashy favorite by Jennifer Eklund, presented in a new extended remix version to suit occasions like talent shows, competitions, and festivals that require pieces with a longer run-time. When played at the suggested tempo, this version clocks in at just over 3:30.

Epic is a driving, rock-style solo by Chrissy Ricker for late beginners to early intermediates. This high-energy piece introduces students to elements of harmony, rhythm, and form commonly found in rock music.

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!

Cloak & Dagger is a fast and mysterious solo composed by Ryan Chesser. This showcase selection is ideal for early intermediates of all ages.

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

Jubilation, composed by Rick Robertson, is a celebratory, joyous solo. This flashy, motivating solo for early intermediate students of any age, is a great opening piece for a recital or festival.

Harvest Time is a lively, hoe-down style character piece by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. With a little touch of jazzy flair and its varied sectional form, this piece will delight students and audiences alike!

The Magical Garden, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, is a flashy lyrical solo for early intermediates and beyond. This piece is part of the Star City Solos songbook.

Pursuit is a fast and flashy easy showcase solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.