Ballet

Dancing in Dreams is an engaging collection of eleven contemporary ballet-inspired solos by Lisa Donovan Lukas. These original selections feature an array of tonal centers and styles. From elegant lyrical solos to upbeat fun-to-play solos, these showcase pieces are ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Level Up! The Nutcracker Edition features favorites from Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet, presented at three different levels to accommodate late beginner through early intermediate students.

Easy Nutcracker Solos features ten favorites from Tchaikovsky’s iconic holiday ballet, arranged for late beginners and early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Note: If you are interested in multi-level versions of these ten pieces consider the Level Up! The Nutcracker Edition multi-level songbook.

Yuletide Treasures features eleven holiday favorites arranged for late intermediates and beyond by Jennifer Eklund. This collection includes novelty arrangements from The Nutcracker as well as medleys of traditional holiday favorites and well-known classical melodies.

Contemporary showcase arrangements of themes from Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet arranged by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This collection will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages!

Spiral Dance is a multi-level lyrical solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.

Theme from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 3 and includes a teacher duet part.

Grieg’s iconic melody Anitra’s Dance arranged and modified for intermediate piano solo. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.

Whispering, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an elegant lyrical solo ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Dancing in Dreams songbook.

Sleeping Beauty Waltz, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by Lisa Donovan Lukas for solo piano, is a delightful, lyrical showcase piece for the intermediate pianist.

My Father’s Waltz is a lyrical, pop-style piano solo for intermediate level by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This is a lovely expressive piece and offers an ideal lyrical showcase solo for students of all ages.

Yesterdays, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and is an excellent choice for recitals, festivals, or service playing.

Chalumeau, composed by Rick Robertson is a late-intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is inspired by the “chalumeau” register of the clarinet, with its low, rich tones (named after a reed instrument that preceded the clarinet). The melody lies close to the middle of the keyboard, and the accompaniment moves above and below it, giving an opportunity to work on voicing and balance.

Remember When, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic ambient style. The opening section consists of harmonies divided between the hands, and a middle section adds some melodic interest. It is another of the composer’s favorites, is suitable for service playing, and is part of the Souvenirs songbook.

In My Dreams, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is inspired by romantic film music and will make an excellent recital choice for a sensitive player. This piece is part of the Lyric Moments songbook.

Rainbow’s Arc, composed by Rick Robertson, is an elegant intermediate level lyrical solo. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 2 songbook.

Intermezzo in B Minor, composed by Rick Robertson, is a late-intermediate-level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It has a calm, understated mood and is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for recitals or festivals.

Day is Done, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. A slow-moving theme with harmonic richness contrasts with a middle section that presses forward, returning to the first theme for a conclusion. This is appropriate for recital or festival, in addition to worship services as a prelude or offertory.

Me and My Piano, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is reflective, highly melodic and effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist.

If You Believe, composed 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 can also be used in wedding or service playing.

Un Souvenir, composed by Rick Robertson, is a left-hand only intermediate solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. Besides the benefit as a “pupil saver” for pianists with right-hand injuries, it gives any performer the opportunity to work on balancing melody and accompaniment in the same hand, and use of pedal to tie the texture together. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist.

Planetarium, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate ambient solo. It is a useful study in finger dexterity and delicacy, and is effective in performance.

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.

Prelude-Arabesque, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level lyrical solo. There are two themes, one more harmonic (broken chords), and one more lyrical.