Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a contemporary lyrical style for early intermediates. This solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.
It Is Well with My Soul in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook.
Abide with Me combined with snippets of Pachelbel’s Canon in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook.
Thursday Blues is a catchy blues tune for early intermediates that is sure to be a hit and a great way to reinforce swing-style eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.
Pineapple Rag, composed by Scott Joplin, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.
Liebestraum (Dream of Love) by Franz Liszt, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 3 and includes a teacher duet part.
Franz Schubert’s iconic Marche Militaire, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 2 and includes a teacher duet part.
Chopin Medley features an iconic Etude and Nocturne theme arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund and is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 3. Includes a teacher duet part.
Mexican Folk Medley combines two popular Mexican folk tunes into a fun medley for early intermediates. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of Piano Pronto: Movement 5.
Dance in the Moonlight is a modern, elegant spin on Claude Debussy’s iconic “Clair de lune.” This showcase arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages!
Gone, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a pop-style solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Rock On! songbook.
Walking On Air is a lively, jazzy showcase piece for the early intermediate level student of any age, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This music is fun to play, and is an ideal and entertaining recital piece.
Rain is Falling, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level solo in a flashy Impressionistic style. It is very effective in performance, and its highly-patterned writing is easy to learn, and sounds more difficult than it is.
Northern Lights, by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is inspired by the painting and photography of Debbie Center, who is also a member of the Piano Pronto Composers Community. Center’s work, both musical and visual, is inspired by the beauty of nature around her Minnesota home.
Me and My Piano, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is reflective, highly melodic and effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist.
I Remember, composed by Rick Robertson, is an ambient early-intermediate solo. This piece is highly-patterned, easily learned, and effective for recital or festivals.
Planetarium, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate ambient solo. It is a useful study in finger dexterity and delicacy, and is effective in performance.
Onward and Upward, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical showcase solo. It features broken-chord writing in a parallel motion, building up to an effective conclusion.
Hourglass, composed by Rick Robertson is an ambient lyrical solo with a mature sound. A right-hand ostinato pattern, with slight variations, combines with long pedals to make an atmospheric piece suggesting the passage of time.
Arabesque, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate-level lyrical solo. Its melody moves in easily-accessible patterns up and down the white keys.
Ah, Paree! is an elegant lyrical solo for early intermediates and up composed by Barbara Becker. This selection is part of the Riding the Orient Express songbook.
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.
Floating Along is a sophisticated, lyrical solo by Ryan Chesser. Patterned to fit easily under the hands, it is deceptively simple and perfect for students in Piano Pronto Movement 2 or 3.