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!
Serious Moonlight, composed by Ron Levy, is a contemporary lyrical solo, inspired by Claude Debussy’s Clair de lune, for intermediates and late intermediates.
Ballad, composed by Rick Robertson, is a late intermediate solo that is suitable for recitals or festivals. It is reminiscent of romantic movie music and builds to a large climax before ending quietly.
Summer Dance is an MTAC Composers Today award winning composition by Lisa Donovan Lukas. A light, jazzy, energetic contemporary solo, it is a perfect showcase piece for the late intermediate student of any age!
Rain is a pensive lyrical style showcase piano solo for late intermediate pianists. New Age meets Baroque, contemporary styling with elegant contrapuntal touches.
Clair de lune, by Claude Debussy, arranged for intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Are you a wedding pianist? Look no further: these lyrical arrangements of the wedding processional and recessional marches will be your new go-to favorites! Ideal for later intermediates and up.
His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.
Multi-level piano solo arrangements of an Easter favorite arranged by Ryan Chesser. Version 1 is arranged in a traditional hymn style while version 2 is arranged as a lyrical solo with syncopated rhythms and flowing accompaniment patterns.
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!
Graduation is a jubilant lyrical waltz for intermediates composed by Barbara Becker. This piece is part of the Potpourri songbook.
The Day of Resurrection!, in a jubilant setting arranged by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. This Easter classic is full of lush modern harmonies and will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages. Includes a full sheet of lyrics with all verses.
Invention in C is a two-part invention in a traditional Baroque styling by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages!
Christ the Lord is Risen Today arranged in a lyrical style including splashes of J.S. Bach’s “Sleepers, Awake!” melody from Cantata No. 140. Ideal for intermediates and useful as an offertory selection for Easter services. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Ruby Skies is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo, for late intermediates and beyond, composed by Jennifer Eklund. This solo makes for a lovely recital selection or as music in church services.
Daydream, composed by Jenny Walker, is an elegant contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Nuances songbook.
Sun Suite, by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick, is a set of three contemporary lyrical solos celebrating the beauty of the sun at different points of the day. This set is ideal for intermediates of all ages and will function well as a set or as separate showcase solos.
I Surrender All, in a poignant setting, arranged by Kevin Costley. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages.
July is a ragtime solo for intermediate pianists composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien.It is ideal study material for those who would enjoy historical rags but need a more manageable arrangement and hand span than those typically offer. There is syncopation throughout all of the three principle melodies with a steady quarter note accompaniment in the left hand for the majority of the piece.
Kum-ba-yah, is a beloved African-American folk hymn. This arrangement by Rick Robertson is given a “variation” treatment at the intermediate level suitable for recital, Black History presentations, or worship services.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a lyrical style for intermediates and up.
Something on the Slide is a Satie-esque waltz composed by British composer Joanne Grifiths. The accompaniment is built on two positions, C and G, with octave leaps from the bass to the chord. Awareness of balance between the hands is needed for this, to bring out the melody.
Stately march by Sir Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934), Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (Trio). Often used as a graduation march and is traditionally the finale at the Last Night of the Proms. This arrangement by Gary Johnston is written in a homophonic chorale style suitable for most formal occasions.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus arranged in a contemporary setting by Christina Mathis. This intermediate arrangement is perfect for church preludes, offertories, and recitals. You and your students will enjoy playing this lyrical arrangement of an all-time favorite hymn.