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Tricks & Treats features eleven Halloween-themed showcase solos composed by Stacy Fahrion. Full of quirky harmonies, odd meters, and playful takes on folk melodies, these pieces will be a treat for intermediates of all ages at any time of the year!

Stormy C’s is an easy and engaging bass clef solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This minor-key solo can be taught by rote and is part of the Under the C songbook.

Spiders In My Bed is a showcase piano solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners and early intermediates. It’s a light-hearted homage to our arachnid friends with a dash of Johannes Brahms!

Triple Threat is a fast and flashy showcase solo ideal for early intermediates of all ages. This triplet study will serve as a great finger strengthener sure to be a hit at your next recital! Part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.

Black Cat Boogie, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate jazzy showcase solo in a Boogie-Woogie style. It is very effective in performance, and should be a hit on any recital program. It is purposefully written in G-flat major, and uses black-key pentatonic melodies.

Mischief, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy showcase solo for early intermediates in irregular meters. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

The Chase is a fast and flashy showcase piano solo that is part of the Dog Days songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

A Minor Mystery is a fast and flashy Latin-style duet for two intermediates that will be a hit at your next recital! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Oh Snap! is a fun, jazz piano solo for early intermediates that incorporates finger snaps throughout. Music written by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dog Days songbook.

Tiptoeing is a suspiciously sneaky minor-key piano solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. Full of twists & turns, this wonderful study in contrasting styles is ideal for early intermediates and above.

Spooky Goings On, composed by Jenny Walker is an evenly-leveled duet for two intermediate players. There is no key change, merely the requirement to maintain a slowish, steady beat, provided mainly by the secondo player. Whether it’s ghosts, witches, or spiders that come to mind, this piece will be enjoyed by students and teachers alike.

Creepy Critter Dance, composed by Paul Sweet, is a cheeky, creepy showcase solo for early intermediates. Spooky harmonies and upbeat patterns make it a great selection for Halloween recitals or any time of the year!

Spooky Ooky! composed by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level showcase solo. Its staccato, jaunty rhythms, and sudden dynamic shifts make it an excellent spooky Halloween solo.

Shadow Walker is a minor-key, lyrical solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a flowing, contemporary teacher duet part.

Halloween Night is a minor-key, spooky solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a teacher duet part in the style of a jazz-waltz.

Escape Hatch is a spy-themed minor-key primer solo and teacher duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Star Volume 1 songbook.

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!

Scary Movie, by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level showcase solo, inspired by the beloved “Ballade” by Burgmüller. In addition to being an excellent seasonal Halloween selection, it will help the young player develop technical skills, all wrapped up in less than a minute of fun!

Skulls Chattering is a bluesy Halloween solo for early intermediates composed by Stacy Fahrion. This whimsically macabre solo will delight students of all ages!

Once Upon a Time is a whimsically macabre solo composed by Stacy Fahrion that is part of the songbook of the same title. This eerie showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and beyond.

Just a little ditty by Stacy Fahrion about zombies shambling on Old MacDonald’s Farm. Ideal for early intermediates and beyond.

Dark Waters, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is a haunting lyrical waltz for early intermediates and up.

Into the Night, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level ambient solo that would be suitable for the Halloween season for students looking for a mature selection. This piece is part of the Souvenirs songbook.