Double Trouble

Recordings for the These Are Odd Times songbook by Stacy Fahrion.

The Exquisite Melancholy of Everything Left Unuttered is a delicate waltz in E minor for two composed by Stacy Fahrion.

These Are Odd Times, by Stacy Fahrion, is a whimsically macabre collection of solos composed in odd meters. Rife with less common meters, shifting time signatures, and intricate contrapuntal textures, this collection provides a rewarding challenge for late-intermediate and advanced pianists.

This slightly sinister stride duet by Stacy Fahrion incorporates a few simplified snippets of Chopin’s Etude in A Minor, Op. 10, No. 2.

In the Hall of the Mountain King arranged as a fast and flashy showcase duet for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Whimsy & Wonder features ten delightfully macabre solos for intermediates composed by Stacy Fahrion. These quirky, neoclassical twists on favorite nursery rhymes will delight pianists of all ages who are looking for unique performance pieces.

Mambo a la Mozart is a showstopper duet for two late-intermediates based on Mozart’s iconic theme from Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Lullabies for Arachnophobes by Stacy Fahrion is a whimsically macabre collection written in homage of spindly spiders of all shapes and sizes. Rife with quirky rhythms, harmonies, and re-spindled versions of spidery classics, this collection will delight advanced players of all ages.

A rollicking duet version of Walter Bratton’s 1907 piece, The Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Arranged by Stacy Fahrion for early intermediates of all ages.

Nice Little Monster is a bluesy piece by Stacy Fahrion about a creature that is tired of being called a little monster. Ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Beethoven’s familiar two-note theme is used throughout this evenly-leveled piano duet by Dolce Dolls team Marcia Benson and Heidi Hansen in unexpected ways. This showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and up.

Minor Blues for Two by Stacy Fahrion gives the first pianist an opportunity to improvise over a 12-bar blues progression. If played on a grand piano, the pianist can also mute strings inside the piano for an interesting change of tone color.

Recordings for the Whimsy & Wonder songbook by Stacy Fahrion.

To Raise the Wind Horse is a piece for one piano, four hands by Lisa Donovan Lukas, originally premiered at Daniel Pearl World Music Days. A spirited, contemporary showcase piece, this is an ideal performance piece for late intermediate/early advanced students who enjoy playing duets!

Under the Big Top is a fast and flashy, circus-themed showcase duet for advanced level pianists by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick.

Knock, Knock, Knock! is an evenly-leveled duet for late-beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is sneaky, jazzy fun for all ages! This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Canon in D arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for two late-beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This flowing contemporary setting of Pachelbel’s iconic melody will be an uplifting addition to any recital.

Inspired by the rowdiness and excitement of a big Texas get-together, Up On the Housetop is as much fun to play as it is to hear! This new duet by Paul Sweet is great for late-intermediates and up.