The Reawakening

New Beginnings is an upbeat and uplifting contemporary pop-style solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This selection will delight intermediates of all ages and makes a great recital or festival piece.

Promise of Spring, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an elegant, uplifting solo that will delight intermediates of all ages. This piece works well for church services, recitals, or any other performance opportunity.

Daydreams is a showcase style lyrical piano solo composed by Lisa Frederick ideal for late intermediates of all ages.

Long Road Home is a lyrical, intermediate level piano solo for pianists of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dreamweaver songbook.

April is an intermediate jazz solo with a leisurely, easygoing feel. The syncopated rhythmic accompaniment is offset by a straight-eighth melody with built-in improvisational bits. This is one of a set of 12 month-titled pieces by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM.

Sweet Farewell is a lyrical contemporary solo for intermediates of all ages that is part of the Dreamweaver songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Alone, but Not Lonely by Rick Robertson is an intermediate-level lyrical solo. This contemplative showcase will appeal to pianists of all ages.

Based on the traditional English folk song and nursery rhyme, “Lavender’s Blue,” this delightful arrangement by Jenny Walker adds unexpected harmonies and key changes. The march-like 4/4 section gives a new, sombre feel which quickly gives way to a brighter, more flamboyant ending.

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

Winter Reverie is a melancholy contemporary lyrical solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. This is an extended version ideal for late intermediate players and up.

Bittersweet is a dramatic contemporary lyrical solo composed by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This minor-key showcase piece will delight late-intermediates 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.

“Picking Marigolds” is a composition written by Travis Lohmann. It explores the use of contemporary harmonies, alternating meters, as well as chordal extensions. While still providing a simple and flowing melody, it is taken through a variety of transformations both harmonic and melodic. Students and teachers alike will enjoy picking apart the musical sequences scattered throughout the piece, as well as the overwhelming sense of serenity this piece brings. Definitely could be used as an interlude for a recital program, or even for social gatherings.

Graceful and charming, this original bagatelle by Paul Sweet is as delightful as a spring day. Teachers and students will delight in shaping its multi-voice textures and expressive potential.

Friendship of the Heart, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an expression of the intimacy of friendship, written as a late-intermediate piano solo. This lyrical solo will be an uplifting selection for any recital or just casual enjoyment!

Picking Lilacs, composed by Travis Lohmann, features light influences of jazz, as well as lyrically phrased melodies. Best suited for mid to late-intermediate pianists, this composition can work both as a contemplative opener for a concert, as well as middle interlude between selections. The light-hearted tone of this piece, as well as its whimsical nature is sure to be a perfect performance piece for any concert.

My Father’s Waltz is a lyrical, pop-style piano solo for intermediate level by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This is a lovely expressive piece and offers an ideal lyrical showcase solo for students of all ages.

Brand New Day is a collection of twelve elegant intermediate and late-intermediate contemporary solos by Ryan Chesser. This go-to songbook will appeal to both amateur and professional pianists with works that will suit a variety of occasions and settings.