Double Crossed composed by Chrissy Ricker is a minor-key evenly-leveled duet for early intermediates. This is an extended version with a run time just over two minutes, making it a perfect selection for ensemble performances.
Magic Carpet Ride, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a minor-key showcase solo ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales Volume Two songbook.
Super Hero is a fast and driving showcase solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and serves as a great introduction to playing in 5/4 time.
Whirligig, composed by Rick Robertson, is a fast and flashy early intermediate showcase solo. This showcase solo makes a great impression and is hand-friendly, highly-patterned, and easy to learn.
Midnight Madness is an evenly-leveled spy-themed duet by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick. This minor-key showcase is ideal for early intermediates.
Twisted, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy showcase solo for early intermediates with shifting meters. This piece is part of the More Musical Mosaics songbook.
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.
A haunting melody and quirky harmonic scheme make this Halloween-flavored solo by Paul Sweet is perfect for your next recital. It’s full of teaching moments, too: pedal technique, phrasing, accidentals, and more!
No Turning Back by Heather Nanney is a mysterious piece that is a perfect choice for your next recital. Use it at Halloween or any time of year with your students looking for some adventure in their lessons. Orchestrated backing tracks (MIDI and Mp3 format) included with purchase!
Jack in the Box is a minor-key showcase solo in a tarantella style for early intermediates composed by Sara Tomlinson. This fast and flashy piece will make a great addition to any recital!
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.
Wayfaring Stranger is a sophisticated violin solo for intermediate players of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this piece well suited for recitals and other performance opportunities.
Midnight on the Bayou is a bluesy minor-key solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase piece, part of the Perfect Patterns PLUS songbook, is suitable for intermediates of all ages and a great exercise in left-hand leaps.
Midnight at the Manor, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a minor-key evenly-leveled showcase duet for intermediates. This piece is part of the Let’s Quest Volume 4 songbook.
Hangin’ Tough (Taurus) is a fast & flashy showcase solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Illumination (Virgo) is a lilting showcase solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Magnetic Forces (Scorpio) is a fast and flashy solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Prelude in E Minor, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level showcase solo in a neo-Baroque style. It is written in the style of Bach’s organ works as transcribed for piano by Ferruccio Busoni, and would make a good program opener for a developing pianist. Its minor key and somber sound also makes it suitable as a Halloween selection.
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.
June is a dramatic solo for later intermediate pianists. The mysterious setting evokes the mood of a summer storm with tumultuous wind. Crashing pops of lightning punctuate the primary theme while arpeggiated flourishes mimic the downpour of sudden rain. This is one of a set of 12 month-titled pieces by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM.
Space Waltz, composed by Ron Levy, is a delightful showcase solo for intermediates. This cinematic-style solo will serve as a great performance piece for recitals.
Sand Dance is a quirky little piece with a slightly Arabian feel. Written by British composer Jenny Walker, it fluctuates between the tonal centers of D and E minor. It is lyrical and rhythmic, with the melody existing in the right hand.
Breaking Free is a fast, lyrical contemporary showcase solo for intermediates of all ages that is also part of the New Horizons songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Tango in D, composed by Jenny Walker, starts with a typical tango introduction followed by a precise, rhythmic accompaniment with a sustained melody taken by the upper right hand. The piece contains a certain cheeky-feel combined with the passion of a tango. This selection is ideal for intermediates.