Northern Lights

Winter Frost, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lower-intermediate lyrical solo. Its plaintive sound makes it an interesting reflective solo. The melody is primarily in the left hand.

Gently Falling Snow, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lower-intermediate lyrical solo perfect for the winter season. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 2 songbook.

Winter Walk by Jane Tate is a peaceful solo that would be suited to the early to middle intermediate player of any age. It will be a charming addition to any recital or performance opportunity.

A miniature version of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Candle in the Dark is a beautiful, contemplative lyrical piece for late beginner/early intermediate pianists. This piece will satisfy students of all ages and help to make them feel successful in the early stages of lessons.

Prologue, by Rick Robertson, is a peaceful early intermediate level lyrical solo. This piece makes for a great offertory selection that is easily sight-readable. This piece is part of the Souvenirs songbook.

Shades of You is a gentle, lyrical solo for early intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Shades of You songbook.

By the Frozen Mill Pond by Gary Johnston is a wistful piano solo for early intermediates of all ages. This elegant, introspective melody, conjures up images of a frosty day on a frozen pond.

Inspired by the paintings of Monet, this contemporary lyrical solo by Chrissy Ricker encourages artistic playing in late beginners and early intermediates of all ages.

Dance Upon High, is an elegant medley featuring the Russian Dance from “The Nutcracker” and “Angels We Have Heard on High” arranged for early intermediates by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Medley Magic holiday songbook.

Pas de deux from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

A Spell to Find Balance, composed by Stacy Fahrion, is an intermediate piece in A minor designed to ease pianists into improvising. The left-hand part is a two-bar ostinato, and keeping with the theme of balance, all of the right-hand rhythms are palindromic, the same forwards as they are backwards over two bars. The structure of the piece is also mirror-like.

Winter’s Calm by Rick Robertson is a late-elementary/early intermediate New Age lyrical solo that will appeal to pianists of all ages. This can be used as service music as well, especially for youth.

Winter Wind, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.

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.

Me and My Piano, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is reflective, highly melodic and effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist.

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

Midnight Sky, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate lyrical solo with a mature sound. This would work equally well with young or adult students.