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.
Reminiscense, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical solo. It has a haunting melody with a contrasting middle section.
Chanson, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate-level lyrical solo. With its haunting melody and interesting harmonic turns this piece is useful for recitals, weddings, or church services.
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.
Sky’s the Limit is an intermediate level contemporary lyrical solo that is especially loved by teens and adult students. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dreamweaver songbook.
Themes from Movement 1 of Edvard Grieg’s iconic Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece of part of the Piano Pronto Movement 4 method book.
Changing Tides, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is an introspective lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Rhapsodies and Reveries Volume Two songbook.
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.
Reflection is a lyrical solo by Sara Tomlinson with a reflective quality. The piece is in 6/8 time in the key of A minor. The listener could easily get lost in the melody, which is supported by a hypnotic left-hand accompaniment.
Chasing The Dream is an energetic, contemporary lyrical solo by Sara Tomlinson. The left-hand accompaniment creates a steady rhythmic force underneath the lyrical and driving melodies in this piece. This piece is suitable for intermediate students of all ages.
Something like Glass, written by British composer, Joanne Griffiths is a study in consistent and even playing of triplets in the right hand, with changing clefs in the left hand that explore the outer areas of the keyboard. Intermediates will enjoy the essence of Philip Glass that flows through this evocative solo.
Midnight Bells Are Ringing, is a spooky spin on the traditional folk tune “Frere Jacques” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This pieces provides ample opportunity to work on lyrical phrasing, balancing the hands, and working in various key signatures.
This fun ragtime piece, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a playful nod to Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” A perfect early intermediate showcase solo for Halloween, or any time of year!
Five Feisty Witches is a ferociously flashy piece in 5/8 composed by Stacy Fahrion. This showcase solo is ideal for intermediates.
Too Much Sugar Blues is a lethargic jazzy tune about eating too much candy composed by Stacy Fahrion. This blues showcase solo is ideal for intermediates.
Ukrainian Bell Carol duet is ideal for early intermediates with an equal level of difficulty in both parts. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Patapan arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This fast and flashy showcase solo arrangement will be a great fit for holiday performances.
Early intermediates of all ages will enjoy this fast and flashy holiday arrangement by Chrissy Ricker. This piano solo blends melodies from two holiday favorites: “Carol of the Bells” and “What Child is This.”
The iconic Ukrainian Bell Carol arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of the Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.
A Rockin’ Bell Carol is a fast and flashy re-working of the iconic Ukrainian Bell Carol. Music arranged by Chrissy Ricker and ideal for intermediates.
Coventry Carol, a minor-key traditional holiday favorite, arranged elegantly for intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas by Candlelight songbook.
Fum, Fum, Fum, presented in a fiery, flashy style for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion. This showcase solo will light up your next recital or holiday party!
Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, arranged by Paul Sweet, is a lightly-macabre spin on a holiday favorite. Tchaikovsky meets Tim Burton in this delightful solo for intermediates!