Festival of Lights

Piano Pronto Encore book is an intermediate level piano lesson book featuring fun, familiar, motivating music that will keep students progressing-Pronto!

A Mostly Minor Christmas, is a quirky late intermediate collection by Stacy Fahrion that contains some familiar carols arranged in unfamiliar ways, such as Deck the Halls, in 7/8, and Mambo All the Way, a minor-key mambo version of Jingle Bells. There are a couple of jazzy tunes with silly lyrics, including Gloomy Old St. Nick, and O Spider Tree. Finally, there are several soaring lyrical carols in mostly minor keys. The only piece in this collection that’s in a major key is a subtly reharmonized version of Silent Night.

Sunday Psalms is a collection of ten timeless sacred melodies arranged in a contemporary lyrical style by Ryan Chesser. These pieces are ideal for intermediates and up and will be enjoyed by Sunday morning musicians and hobbyists alike.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of the Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

How Far Is It To Bethlehem?, a traditional British carol, arranged in a lyrical setting for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Be Yourself is a contemporary lyrical solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This uplifting selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

A serene and elegant piano solo interpretation of J.S. Bach’s iconic Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1. This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund will allow intermediates and up to work on layered voices, lyrical phrasing, and rubato.

Full Circle: A Year in Twelve Pieces features engaging, attractively varied intermediate level solos by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. This collection will challenge and delight students of all ages with pedagogically sound writing that will help them grow as musicians and performers alike. Perfect showcase pieces for recitals, festival performances, or just casual enjoyment.

Remember Me is pop-style lyrical solo composed by Chrisanne Nahum. This piece is ideally suited for intermediates and will delight students of all ages!

Something Else, by British composer Joanne Griffiths, has a gently meandering melody over an accompaniment of two patterns, two chords and two time signatures. A little quirky lilt changing from 3/4 to 4/4 time will keep your students counting.

Hymns of Salvation is a collection of eleven classic sacred melodies arranged artfully by Kevin Costley. These elegant solos will delight pianists of all ages and serve as a charming addition to any service.

Cheaha Skyline, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical piano solo, written in homage to his home state of Alabama. Cheaha Mountain, at 2,413 feet, is the highest point in Alabama.

Moonlight Sonata piano solo arrangement for intermediates that retains the original key of C-sharp minor but adjusts some of the large stretches. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and includes music history pages.

Spring Has Sprung, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an elegant contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates and up.

Calm, composed by Jenny Walker, is a peaceful meditative solo for intermediates. The left hand provides a gentle, rocking accompaniment, much of which is in the treble clef. The mood is fairly constant throughout and there is room for some rubato when the left hand reach increases towards the middle of the work.

Endearing Irish Charms, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, is a medley of two familiar Irish tunes “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms" and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

This traditional Chanukah song is polished up by Debbie Center and absolutely sparkles with soft jazz chords sure to brighten your Festival of Lights.

Need music for a wedding, a party, church offertory, or any occasion where beautiful background music is a necessity? This is your new go-to gig book! Let There be Music features 45 performance-ready pieces by Jennifer Eklund that will suit any occasion. Selections include classical favorites, contemporary lyrical pieces, and sacred works. Available as a convenient eBook so you can stop lugging music books around.