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The Sliding Thumbs Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is an upbeat ragtime-style solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

Chromo Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy ragtime solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics Volume 2 songbook.

Drifting, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is a moody, minor-key meandering piece that provides intermediates ample opportunity to develop smooth, flowing left hand triplet patterns, as well as gain experience with the una corda pedal.

Imagine a long journey, roaming across the country, with no specific destination in mind! Rhythmic and harmonic patterns make this piece by Lisa Shoemaker accessible for your intermediate students while exploring perhaps a less familiar key signature.

Tarantellas are always a student favorite, and this spritely one, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is sure to make your intermediate students shine! This is a great piece to work on quick transitions between open and closed hand positions.

Wandering is a beautiful, intermediate lyrical solo by composer Lisa Shoemaker. Rubato style and an uplifting sound will make this a student favorite!

This pop-style solo by composer Lisa Shoemaker is sure to be a student favorite! The high energy tune, and a nod to the band “Journey,” make this a great performance solo for early intermediates of all ages.

Moonlight Nocturne is a haunting intermediate lyrical solo composed by Lisa Shoemaker. This elegant work is ideal for students who love to play with passion and a touch of drama!

Who doesn’t love a good tarantella? Your early intermediate students will go crazy for this fun and energetic performance piece by composer Lisa Shoemaker. It’s also a great review of chromatic scales!

Forest Raindrops by composer Lisa Shoemaker is a simple yet beautiful tune that will appeal to all ages. This late beginner solo is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike!

An easy hymn solo arrangement for the late beginner. As a bonus, arranger Lisa Shoemaker has also included a duet, which can be played by either the teacher or another student!

Be Thou My Vision in a soothing and restful arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker. This reimagined setting of the traditional Irish melody is suitable for students, church performers, and music-lovers alike!

The use of running eighth notes between the hands brings a sweet sound to this hymn tune. Perfect for church or personal enjoyment, this arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker is sure to please!

Exuberance and joy best describe this arrangement of Alleluia! Sing to Jesus by Lisa Shoemaker. Hemiolas and a quick tempo will give your student’s fingers a good workout!

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, covers a range of emotions from joyful exuberance to gentle thoughtfulness. The energetic syncopation makes this a treat for students and church musicians alike!

All Creatures of Our God and King in a contemporary setting by Lisa Shoemaker for your early intermediate level students! A touch of syncopation offers modern flair to this traditional hymn tune.

All Creatures of Our God and King, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, begins and ends very simply, allowing for much expression. Syncopation throughout the middle of the piece gives a contemporary flair to this well-loved tune.

Here is Love set in a beautiful and contemporary arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker. Perfect for offertories or casual enjoyment, you and your students will enjoy playing expressively and creating different moods through this piece!

Ash Grove (also known as Let All Things Now Living) is a charming evenly-leveled sacred duet, arranged for all ages of late beginners and up by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This beloved hymn, set to the traditional Welsh tune of the Ash Grove, is perfect for ensembles, preludes, offertories, and celebrations, as well as excellent sight reading material for intermediates and up.

Happy Place is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher. Its peaceful melody will delight students of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.

Across the Sea, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher, is a student favorite for late beginners of all ages. This adventurous showcase solo is perfect for those who enjoy playing in minor keys, as well as a piece that sounds difficult but sits easily in the hands!

Summer Storm, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher, is an elegant minor-key waltz for beginners with a lush teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Simple Sensations songbook.

Carriage Ride, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher, is a delightful classical-style solo for beginners of all ages that also includes an enjoyable teacher duet. This adorable piece is a refreshing addition to lessons and recitals!

The Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow, arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher in a beautiful, flowing, contemporary setting. This beloved hymn is a lovely choice for preludes, offertories, weddings, recitals, and personal enjoyment!