Piano Pronto® Finale: Soundtrack

Sonatina is a charming three-movement classical composition by Barbara Becker. This piece is ideal for early intermediates of all ages.

Pas de deux, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, abridged and arranged as a lyrical intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund.

Recordings for the New Horizons songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Isolation was written in early 2020 by Stacy Fahrion. This expressive intermediate piece begins and ends in 5/4, and features palindromic rhythms (rhythms that are the same backwards and forwards) and a gentle two against three polyrhythm in the middle section.

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!

A modern lyrical spin on the Winter concerto theme from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

The First Noel arranged for intermediates in an elegant showcase-style jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

Bittersweet, composed by Rick Robertson is an intermediate-level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. The melody features a slight rhythmic lilt, and there is an added surprise of a key change at the end. It will make an excellent recital choice for the growing performer.

It’s Now or Never, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an inspirational lyrical solo for intermediates. This selection is part of the Brand New Day songbook.

Celebrate the holiday season with this elegant arrangement for early intermediates. This lyrical piano solo by Chrissy Ricker features melodies from “Auld Lang Syne” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

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.

Simple Gifts arranged by Jennifer Eklund in a contemporary lyrical style ideal for intermediates of all ages. This version is part of the Dreamweaver songbook.

You Gave Me Music, composed by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo with a mature sound and is suitable for recitals or church-services. It is dedicated to the memory of Rick’s first piano teacher, Myra Williamson.

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This holiday selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Snow Ride by British composer Jenny Walker is an evenly-leveled duet for two intermediate players. Apart from the introduction, the secondo player provides the rhythmic drive and the primo player has a slower, calmer feel. There is a gentle, steady flow depicting a horse-drawn carriage being driven through the snow.

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

Picture Me Dancing, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This selection is part of the Winds of Change songbook.

This fun reproducible packet includes Challenge Sheets that correlate with concepts covered in the High School 4A through 5B Reproducible Curriculum packets. Answer booklet included!