Something Wicked This Way Strides is an exuberant, late intermediate solo that evokes the Roaring Twenties. Pianists will not only train their left hand to play typical stride leaps, they’ll also learn a few tricky bits of Chopin’s <em>Etude in A Minor, Op. 10, No. 2</em>, while they’re at it!
Fur Elise arranged for primer and beginning level students of all ages. This shortened version of Beethoven’s iconic melody, in the original key, is arranged by Jennifer Eklund, and includes a lush teacher duet accompaniment.
Celtic Dreams is a fast, lyrical solo in the key of A Minor for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Motivating teacher duet and Celtic pop-style backing track included to amp up the fun factor!
Fur Elise educational pack features seven unique arrangements of this piano favorite, including two duets, at various levels. Includes biography of Beethoven and music history page with the background information about this perennial favorites. Arrangements and instructional material by Jennifer Eklund.
Spanish Ladies is a traditional sea shanty arranged here for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund.
Spanish Ladies is a traditional sea shanty arranged here as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund.
By the Waterfall is a fanciful easy lyrical solo by Lisa Frederick ideal for late beginners. Crossovers and glittering work in the upper registers make this an impressive showcase piece for students of all ages.
A Song for You, composed by Rick Robertson, is a late elementary lyrical solo with a mature sound. As the title says, it is dedicated to whoever is playing it. The student can write their name on the line under the title.
Lost at Sea, composed by Kevin Costley, is a gentle lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on shifting open fifths and expressive phrasing.
Midnight Waltz duet is a haunting waltz in the key of A Minor ideally suited for two early intermediate level students. Music by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Ragtime Dance is a bright, upbeat ragtime dance by Scott Joplin. This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund is ideal for intermediates of all ages!
Fur Elise original key, simplified, shortened version, is ideal for early intermediates and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
The Flight of the Bumblebee, composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged for early intermediates and up by Jennifer Eklund.
Hurry Scurry!, by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level showcase solo in a fast and flashy style. It is inspired by the beloved Arabesque, op. 100 no. 2 by Friedrich Burgmüller. Its passages lie easily under the hands, and is effective in a variety of tempos. This will serve as a wonderful showpiece for a pianist who wants to shine!
Forever, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical piano solo. The emphasis is on melody, and it will serve as a useful service piece as well.
Lost in the Night is a mysterious lyrical solo composed by Heather Nanney that will appeal to early intermediates of all ages!
Funky Dunky is a fun and energetic riff-based blues piece composed by Gary Johnston. This pattern-based piece is ideal for early intermediates and is a great way to introduce 12-bar blues, swing feel, and parallel motion in the hands.
Wade in the Water, arranged as a showcase trio for intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.
A Spell to Find Balance, composed by Stacy Fahrion, is an intermediate piece in A minor designed to ease pianists into improvising. The left-hand part is a two-bar ostinato, and keeping with the theme of balance, all of the right-hand rhythms are palindromic, the same forwards as they are backwards over two bars. The structure of the piece is also mirror-like.
An elegant piano solo interpretation of the first movement of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in A Minor (RV. 356). This abridged arrangement by Jennifer Eklund will allow intermediates and up to work on lyrical phrasing, dynamics, and rubato. The approximate run time of this solo is 2:30.
A modern lyrical spin on J.S. Bach’s two-part Invention in A minor arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
Memories, by Rick Robertson is an 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 could also be used as wedding or service music.
The Eagle’s Flight, composed by Sarah Barintine, is an intermediate level lyrical showcase solo. The composer, a former student of Rick Robertson, wrote it at the age of 13. It has teen appeal, and is suitable for recital performance.
O Sacred Head Now Wounded, the classic Passion hymn, arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This reflective minor key piece is perfect for preludes, offertories, and communion church services year round, as well as during the season of Lent and Easter.