Three Moods for Piano, composed by Rick Robertson, is an late intermediate level triptych in a percussive twentieth-century style. The outer movements, both crisp and rhythmic (the first in constantly changing meters) flank a short, expressive middle movement. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist.
Valse Latina, composed by Jenny Walker, an energetic fast waltz for intermediates. This showcase solo will appeal to students of all ages!
Off the Hook is a flamboyant, rhythmically driven trio for six hands and one piano by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This showcase ensemble work will be a hit with intermediates of any age and will blow the roof off at your next recital!
Phoenix Rising, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for intermediates.
High Speed Chase, composed by Amanda W. Smith, is a fast and flashy solo for intermediates of all ages. This showcase piece will perk up any recital or performance opportunity!
Do your students love Harry Potter? If yes, then this fun and whimsical intermediate-level piece by Sara Tomlinson is sure to excite them! The hand-over-hand crossovers and minor key set the mood for an adventure to occur. Great piece for an upcoming recital!
The Storm, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is a fast & flashy showcase solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.
Storm Surge is a fast and furious showcase solo by Chrisanne Nahum. This recital-ready piece is great for students who love minor key flashy solos.
Warrior is an energetic showcase solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will please intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Journeys songbook.
Ready to spice up your next recital? Salsalise is a salsa-style rendition of Señor Beethoven’s iconic melody. This evenly-leveled showcase duet is ideal for intermediates ready to get their groove on!
Beethoven’s familiar two-note theme is used throughout this evenly-leveled piano duet by Dolce Dolls team Marcia Benson and Heidi Hansen in unexpected ways. This showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and up.
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!
The Magical Garden, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, is a flashy lyrical solo for early intermediates and beyond. This piece is part of the Star City Solos songbook.
The Chase is a fast and flashy showcase piano solo that is part of the Dog Days songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Celtic Dreams is an upbeat minor-key lyrical solo for early intermediate violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
Who doesn’t love a good tarantella? Your early intermediate students will go crazy for this fun and energetic performance piece by composer Lisa Shoemaker. It’s also a great review of chromatic scales!
Fandango! is a fast & flashy showcase solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Reach for the Stars songbook.
Hurry Scurry!, by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level showcase solo in a fast and flashy style. It is inspired by the beloved Arabesque, op. 100 no. 2 by Friedrich Burgmüller. Its passages lie easily under the hands, and is effective in a variety of tempos. This will serve as a wonderful showpiece for a pianist who wants to shine!
Shapeshifter is a flashy minor-key solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates.
Shapeshifter is a fast and flashy minor-key trio, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Ready or Not! is a fast and flashy evenly-leveled duet for early intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Dynamic Duos songbook.
Extreme Measures is a fast and flashy minor-key solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase piece, part of the Easy Perfect Patterns songbook, is suitable for early intermediates of all ages!
Daredevil, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for early intermediates composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.
Ready to dance? Salsalise is a latin-style rendition of Beethoven’s Fur Elise arranged for early intermediates of all ages. Includes a free backing track in both Mp3 and MIDI format. Ole!