Bagpiper’s Song

Spanish Dance is a showcase solo for later beginners full of Spanish Flamenco flair. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.

All aboard the Orient Express! This collection of imaginative and elegant solos, composed by Barbara Becker, will take your early intermediate students on a sonic tour around the world!

Tappin’ Tango by Jane Tate is an intermediate showcase solo which will have your student ready to dance their fingers on the keyboard! This would be a great addition to a recital or performance.

Ludwig’s Blues, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level blues solo that quotes the ever-familiar Fur Elise by Beethoven.

Springtime Boogie is a playful spin on the “Allegro” from Vivaldi’s Spring Concerto. This fun and flashy arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages!

The Scottish Reivers were gangs of horsemen who raided the towns along the border of England and Scotland from the 13th to the 17th century. They were master riders and were revered across the land. Each year the town of Duns in Scotland has a festival to celebrate the Reivers. This showcase solo for beginners is inspired by my many childhoods dancing in the town’s Market Square waiting to see the riders come through!

Put a little funk underneath your fingers with this showcase solo composed by Ron Levy. Ideal for early intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Jazz Salad songbook.

Oh Snap! is a fun, jazz piano solo for early intermediates that incorporates finger snaps throughout. Music written by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dog Days songbook.

Jazzy showcase solo version of When the Saints Go Marching In arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat jazz solo includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks for full-time fun for all ages!

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.

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!

Fandango! is a fast & flashy showcase solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Reach for the Stars songbook.

Creepy Critter Dance, composed by Paul Sweet, is a cheeky, creepy showcase solo for early intermediates. Spooky harmonies and upbeat patterns make it a great selection for Halloween recitals or any time of the year!

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.

Musical Mosaics is a collection of ten showcase solos for early intermediates composed by Lisa Shoemaker. Covering a wide variety of genres and styles, these make for lovely selections for a recital or festival.

What could be nicer than a cat nap on a lazy afternoon? This laid-back jazz piece by Chrissy Ricker is sure to be a hit with early intermediates of all ages!

Knights in Shining Armor, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a bold showcase march for late beginners & early intermediates. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales songbook.

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.