Candle in the Dark

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.

Winter Landscape by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist. It is an excellent choice for a winter program when the student wishes not to play a Christmas-themed piece.

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.

Snow Flurries, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical solo. Pedal effects and mixed accents, including hemiola, add to the atmosphere. This is an excellent choice for recital or festival use.

Cloudy Day, composed by Rick Robertson is a wistful, elegant solo ideal for late-elementary through early intermediate pianists of all ages.

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.

Winter Dreams, composed by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist, regardless of the season.

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.

Moonsong is a dark, contemporary lyrical solo by Chrissy Ricker, perfect for encouraging expressive playing in early intermediates of all ages.

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

A Long Way from Home is an upbeat lyrical solo, composed by Jane Tate, and inspired by her homesickness of her mother country of Britain. It is a wonderful way to introduce the chord inversions to early intermediates of all ages.

Kaleidoscope Volume 2 is an evocative collection of lyrical showcase solos composed by Rick Robertson. These elegant solos will allow advancing early intermediates to work on musicality and expressive playing via works that are stage-ready and appropriate for all age groups.

Meditation, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate lyrical solo that has much potential as recital or service music.

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

Beautiful Memories is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

The Secret is a mysterious, minor-key lyrical solo for early intermediates of all ages by Jennifer Eklund. This elegant piece offers the opportunity for budding musicians to explore nuanced harmonies and work on expressive playing and use of rubato. This piece is part of the Shades of You 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.

Tiny Lullaby by Rick Robertson is a brief elegant solo for the expressive early-intermediate performer. Ideal for students all ages and appropriate as church service music.