Pas de deux, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for advanced piano solo by Jennifer Eklund.
Jazz up your holiday season with this upbeat reimagined version of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet. This showcase solo is ideal for late intermediates and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Waltz of the Flowers, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, stylishly arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.
In the Hall of the Mountain King arranged as a fast and flashy showcase duet for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Kensington Suite, composed by Barbara Becker, is a three-movement set of character pieces for late intermediate pianists that spans a variety of genres and will showcase the artistic skills of developing artists.
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!
Ryan Chesser’s piano adaptation of the famous soprano duet, Flower Duet, from the French opera Lakme. Students will love these beautiful harmonies and this introduction to opera. This selection is also popular for weddings!
The Madison Suite, composed by Barbara Becker, is a three-movement set of character pieces for late intermediate pianists that spans a variety of genres and will showcase the artistic skills of developing artists.
Waiting is a haunting, contemporary style piano solo for late intermediate/early advanced students by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This is a beautifully expressive lyrical showcase piece for maturing students of all ages.
Debussy’s Girl with the Flaxen Hair arranged for intermediates that retains the original key but simplifies many of the large stretches . Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Queen of the Night’s Vengeance Aria, from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, arranged as an intermediate piano solo arrangement by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Mozart’s Salzburg Symphony first movement theme arranged as an intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Pomp & Circumstance, a perennial graduation favorite, arranged in a lyrical style for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.
Edvard Grieg’s lyric piece, To Spring, arranged for intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Retains the original key signature, but shortens, and simplifies the main theme. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
An elegant piano solo interpretation of the first movement of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in A Minor (RV. 356). This full-length arrangement by Jennifer Eklund will allow late intermediates and up to work on lyrical phrasing, dynamics, and rubato. The approximate run time of this solo is 4:00.
Clair de lune, by Claude Debussy, arranged for intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Mambo a la Mozart is a showstopper duet for two late-intermediates based on Mozart’s iconic theme from Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Mambo a la Mozart is a Latin-style remix of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 arranged as a solo for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Recuerdos de la Alhambra, originally written for classical guitar by Francisco Tárrega, arranged for piano by Debbie Center. This is a lovely Spanish-style showstopper for any occasion!
In his third installment of the Kaleidoscope series, composer Rick Robertson spins a web of evocative, elegant harmonies encapsulated within thirteen spectacular solos for advancing intermediates. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
A modern lyrical spin on the third movement of the Spring concerto from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This advanced piano solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
J.S. Bach’s iconic Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, from Cantata No. 147, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style by Jennifer Eklund. This solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
Ode to Joy arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.