Whimsy & Wonder features ten delightfully macabre solos for intermediates composed by Stacy Fahrion. These quirky, neoclassical twists on favorite nursery rhymes will delight pianists of all ages who are looking for unique performance pieces.
Double Trouble is a book of unique duets by Stacy Fahrion. This book gives pianists opportunities to experiment with blues improvisation and extended techniques. It includes showy pieces in odd meters, several wild boogies, a melancholy lyrical waltz, and, of course, a tarantella that has Itsy Bitsy Spider surreptitiously woven into it. Most of the pieces are based in minor keys, modal, or use the double harmonic major scale.
These Are Odd Times, by Stacy Fahrion, is a whimsically macabre collection of solos composed in odd meters. Rife with less common meters, shifting time signatures, and intricate contrapuntal textures, this collection provides a rewarding challenge for late-intermediate and advanced pianists.
Fear Elise!, is a spooky spin on Beethoven’s iconic composition “Fur Elise.” This piece is ideal for late beginners and is part of the Easy Spooktacular Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund.
Fright Night! is an easy minor-key trio for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Perfect for Halloween or any time of the year when a spooky mood strikes! Includes separated parts and a full conductor’s stacked score for convenience.
Main themes from J.S. Bach’s iconic Toccata in D presented in a condensed version for late beginners. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Scary Tales is a frightfully fun showcase solo for late beginners by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Scary Tales songbook.
Haunted Hallway, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an eerily elegant evenly-leveled minor-key duet for late beginners. This piece is part of the Dynamic Duos songbook.
Scaredy-Cat is a sassy swinging solo perfect for Halloween or any time of the year. This piece offers a gentle introduction to the key of F minor with a pattern-based approach that is well-suited for late beginners and beyond. Purchase includes both MIDI and Mp3 backing track for full-time fun!
Knock, Knock, Knock! is an evenly-leveled duet for late-beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is sneaky, jazzy fun for all ages! This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Broomstick Boogie is a frightfully fun jazzy showcase solo for late beginners and early intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Scary Tales songbook.
Pumpkin Patch Groove is a frightfully fun jazzy showcase solo for late beginners and early intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Scary Tales songbook.
Spookata & Fugue in D Minor, is a spooktacular piano trio for early intermediates by Kris Skaletski. This playful take on J.S. Bach’s iconic Toccata will delight audiences during the Halloween season and beyond!
A minor-key Halloween-season classic, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Something’s Knocking at the Door is a spooky early intermediate solo appropriate for inducing nightmares or just for Halloween. Music composed by Stacy Fahrion.
Long-Legged Spinners is a whimsically macabre solo composed by Stacy Fahrion. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages and is part of the Lullabies for Arachnophobes songbook.
Boogie-Man Blues is a jazzy jaunt in A minor composed by Stacy Fahrion. This swinging showcase solo is ideal for intermediates.
This ethereal piece by Stacy Fahrion quietly subverts the meaning of the famous poem by Lord Byron. Ideal for intermediates of all ages.
Spirit House is a delightfully spooky solo for intermediates composed by Ron Levy. Great for the Halloween season or anytime a spooky mood strikes!
Mystery and uncertainty are just around the corner with this minor key solo by Ryan Chesser. This piece is great for teaching artistic expression and balance between hands. Your moody teenage students will love this expressive showcase solo!
Fading into Twilight is a mysterious, minor key, contemporary lyrical solo that will be a hit with intermediates of all ages. Part of the Dreamweaver songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
J.S. Bach’s iconic Toccata in D minor arranged for intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
In the Hall of the Mountain King arranged as a fast and flashy showcase duet for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
A Wise Old Owl is inspired by a nursery rhyme of the same title and set here as a whimsically macabre solo for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion. If you’re playing on a grand piano, before beginning the piece you can silently depress the low F octave and sustain it throughout with the sostenuto pedal for an added mysterious effect. This is an optional effect, and the piece still works well without it. The damper pedal is often left down for extended periods of time as well for a swirling effect.