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Terrifying Trilogy is an eerie and mysterious three-piece set with Hitchcock-inspired titles spanning late-elementary to early intermediate levels. All three pieces are in an expanded C minor five-finger hand position. With fast-slow-fast tempo indications, the three solos work well as movements of a modern sonatina or as stand-alone material.

Hungry for a fast & flashy showcase solo? Stataco Tostada is a cheeky ode to the common mispronunciations we’ve all heard a million times. This early intermediate showcase solo, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, is loosely based on traditional Mexican folk melodies and provides a great opportunity for students to work on articulations and chord inversions.

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.

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.

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!

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.

No Limits is a fast and flashy showcase solo that is sure to be a hit with students of all ages in your studio. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.

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.

Over the Line is a fast and flashy showcase solo by Jennifer Eklund for late beginners of all ages. This piece is full of fun chromatics, impressive hand crossovers, and is a great way to reinforce articulations with students.

Ready to dance? Salsalise is a latin-style rendition of Beethoven’s Fur Elise arranged for early intermediates of all ages. Includes a free backing track in both Mp3 and MIDI format. Ole!

Mischief, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy showcase solo for early intermediates in irregular meters. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

The Chase is a fast piano solo with lots of flashy passage work that sounds much harder than it actually is to play! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.

Tug of War is a fast and flashy showcase solo for students at the late elementary and early intermediate level and is part of Spotlight Solos Volume 2. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Shapeshifter is a flashy minor-key solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates.

Perfect Patterns PLUS is a collection of eleven fun and engaging pieces composed by Chrissy Ricker. Graded for early intermediates and up, these pattern-based pieces all focus on a specific technical issue and will delight students of all ages!

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

Dark to Light is a fast and flashy solo for early intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase piece serves as a great introduction to 6/8 time and sixteenth notes.

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.