Hatikvah

Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem, arranged for duet by Barbara Becker. This harmonically lush rendering of this iconic melody will delight students of all ages. The secondo is intermediate level and the primo part is graded for late beginners.

Festival of Lights is a set of new arrangements of popular Hanukkah songs done in typical Ron Levy style: exploring a range of moods from solemn to quirky, and including a few musical surprises along the way.

A Minor Mystery is a fun, Latin-style that is easy enough for beginners and stylistically interesting so that intermediate players will enjoy it as well. This packet includes a piano part for teachers, orchestrated play-along track, and recorded piano part to maximize the full-time factor for violinists of all ages! Viva Violin!

Dreamweaver is a collection of fourteen contemporary lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund for intermediates and above. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

UPDATE: The e-book edition of this songbook was updated in September of 2024 with new engravings and some minor corrections to courtesy accidentals and rhythmic notations.

Away in a Manger is a gentle, flowing arrangement that combines the two versions of this popular holiday tune that are well-known in both the U.K. and the U.S. Music by Jenny Walker.

Hop, Skip, and a Jump is an upbeat pop-style tune for beginning violinists that provides a great introduction to easy syncopated rhythms. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this ideal for recitals and other performance opportunities.

Clocks by Joanne Griffiths has a contemporary feel with echoes of Philip Glass. Control, balance and concentration will be needed to maintain the 2 against 3 cross rhythms. Ideal for intermediates of all ages!

With an accompaniment inspired by the slow movement of Chopin’s Third Sonata, Ron Levy has composed a meditative piano solo with an enchanting melody in a stately setting. This intermediate level composition focuses on building and sustaining a long lyrical line over a steady, supportive left hand.

Cinema Romantico, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical solo with a mature sound. The title alludes to the cinematic nature, as the piece is reminiscent of movie music.

Chopin’s iconic Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55, No. 1, remixed in a modern lyrical spin by Jennifer Eklund. This mild and mellow abridged version is ideal for intermediate level pianists.

In the Bleak Midwinter, composed by Gustav Holst, and arranged for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra. This piece will make a great addition to any winter recital!

Jingle Bells arranged for beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.

Joy to the World, combined with “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” from The Messiah, in a jubilant setting for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Lift Every Voice and Sing, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a lyrical style for intermediates and up.

His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.

Hine Ma Tov, a traditional Shabbat hymn, arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

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.

Triumphant, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an uplifting pop-style solo for late intermediates.