Seasons Change, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is a study in melodic shaping, chord balance, and arpeggio accompaniment, and will appeal to pianists of all ages.
Gratitude, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate lyrical solo that is suitable for recitals and service playing.
Autumn Lament, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece offers a great opportunity to work on broken sixths, pedaling, and lyrical phrasing.
This is a twinkly little whimsical piece in which composer Stacy Fahrion combines Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with Row Row Row Your Boat. This whimsically macabre showcase solo will delight intermediates of all ages!
The Exquisite Melancholy of Everything Left Unuttered is a delicate waltz in E minor composed by Stacy Fahrion. There is an optional cut notated in the score to accommodate students at a lower intermediate level.
Midnight Memories is a minor-key lyrical solo by Chrisanne Nahum. This moving and thought- provoking piece will be a student favorite for intermediates of all ages.
Itsy Bitsy Tarantula is a slightly more disturbing version of Itsy Bitsy Spider composed by Stacy Fahrion. This piece is ideal for intermediates.
The Exquisite Melancholy of Everything Left Unuttered is a delicate waltz in E minor for two composed by Stacy Fahrion.
Arachne’s Web, composed by Stacy Fahrion, is a whimsically macabre solo featuring lots of syncopation and a unique spin on Itsy Bitsy Spider. This piece is part of the Once Upon a Time 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.
Midnight Bells Are Ringing, is an easy multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is a spooky spin on “Frere Jacques” that will delight students during the Halloween season or anytime a minor mood strikes!
Three spooktacular showcase duets for late beginners (Primo) and intermediates (Secondo) composed by Barbara Becker. These harmonically innovative duets will delight students of all ages and jazz up your next fall recital!
What Wondrous Love is This? arranged in a contemporary, light jazz style by Debbie Center, enhancing the hauntingly beautiful melody of this cherished hymn.
Based on the traditional English folk song and nursery rhyme, “Lavender’s Blue,” this delightful arrangement by Jenny Walker adds unexpected harmonies and key changes. The march-like 4/4 section gives a new, sombre feel which quickly gives way to a brighter, more flamboyant ending.
Here is Love set in a beautiful and contemporary arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker. Perfect for offertories or casual enjoyment, you and your students will enjoy playing expressively and creating different moods through this piece!
Be Thou My Vision, mingled the “Shepherd’s Song” from Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken arranged in a contemporary style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This traditional Austrian hymn with music by Franz Joseph Haydn is mixed here with Felix Mendelssohn’s Consolation from Songs Without Words. This selection is ideal for congregational settings with a run time of approximately three minutes.
Valse Cecile, composed by Rick Robertson, is an late intermediate level piano solo. It is a lyrical waltz written in homage to the French composer Cecile Chaminade (1857-1944), and is suitable for recital, or audition and festival use.
Homesickness is an intermediate level arrangement of Grieg’s Lyric Piece of the same title. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Mendelssohn’s Consolation arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund and eliminates some of the large stretches to accommodate smaller hands. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.
Something To Come Home To is a cozy and flowing intermediate level lyrical solo by British composer, Joanne Griffiths.
Remember When is solo by Sara Tomlinson featuring warm, rich harmonies and a tender melody. The middle section features arpeggiated figures and melodic flourishes, expanding on the original theme. The piece concludes with a fond return of the A section in simplified form.
Barcarolle is a charming waltz composed by Barbara Becker full of evocative, lush harmonies, and is appropriate for intermediates of all ages. This selection is part of the Riding the Orient Express songbook.
Novela, composed by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It has a haunting melody with a contrasting middle section.