America the Beautiful, a patriotic favorite, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in an elegant lyrical style suitable for early intermediates and up.
For many people, November is a month for giving thanks. This intermediate piece by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM, is a contemporary rendering of a hymn-like melody. November symbolizes a musical token of gratitude for family and friends who have been with us through good times and bad and with whom we love to spend our time. The ternary form offers an uplifting first section followed by a middle theme of more serious and reflective implication. The middle theme modulates into a return of the first in a new key, representing a triumphant overcoming of life’s struggles with the help of those we hold dear.
All Creatures of Our God and King, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, begins and ends very simply, allowing for much expression. Syncopation throughout the middle of the piece gives a contemporary flair to this well-loved tune.
The Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow, arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher in a beautiful, flowing, contemporary setting. This beloved hymn is a lovely choice for preludes, offertories, weddings, recitals, and personal enjoyment!
Autumn Leaves, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is a spirited lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.
We Gather Together, a traditional Dutch melody commonly heard around the Thanksgiving season, arranged as an intermediate lyrical solo by Jennifer Eklund.
A medley of traditional Thanksgiving tunes arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. Features Over the River and Through the Woods and We Gather Together. Perfect for recitals, church offertories, or just casual enjoyment during the holiday season!
Strolling Down a Country Road is a medley of two Eklund favorites, Down a Country Road and Strolling. Contemporary lyrical music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dreamweaver songbook.
Simple Gifts, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the “Sounds of the Spirit” sacred songbook.
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come, a Thanksgiving favorite blended with “Simple Gifts” in a lush arrangement for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
America the Beautiful, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for advanced piano by Jennifer Eklund.
A meditative arrangement by Stacy Fahrion of Martin Luther’s Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott. This arrangement was written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, covers a range of emotions from joyful exuberance to gentle thoughtfulness. The energetic syncopation makes this a treat for students and church musicians alike!
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing in a lush virtuosic setting arranged by Christina Mathis. This sacred favorite is ideal for advanced pianists.
O Little Town of Bethlehem, from the Holiday Classics collection, is a multi-level holiday solo ideal for beginners of all ages. This packet includes 3 different solo versions and a teacher duet part that will work with any of the solo versions.
I Have a Little Dreidel, from the Holiday Classics songbook, is a primer level holiday solo ideal for beginners of all ages. This packet includes 3 different solo versions and a teacher duet part that will work with any of the solo versions.
Zum Gali Gali, a traditional Israeli folk tune, presented in four different versions, appropriate for primers through late beginners. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Note: If you are interested in even more versions of this piece consider the Zum Gali Gali Mega Pack that features five solo versions, a trio for beginners, and transposition worksheets.
The Zum Gali Gali mega-pack includes a plethora of solos and activities for beginners of all ages. This pack includes five solo versions for primers through late beginners, a piano trio for beginners, and a set of transposition worksheets. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.
Away in a Manger, from the First Christmas Solos songbook, is an early primer level solo with teacher duet ideal for beginners of all ages. Music can be taught by note, rote, or finger number.
Jingle Bells, from the First Christmas Solos collection is an early primer level holiday solo with teacher duet ideal for beginners of all ages. Music can be taught by note, rote, or finger number.
Jingle Bells, presented as rock and roll style 5-finger beginner solo with optional teacher accompaniment part included. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
Jingle Bells duet is ideal for a primer or beginning level student and a teacher. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas for Two songbook.
Jingle Bells arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase duet is perfect for sibling pairs looking to delight holiday audiences! Part of the Christmas Together songbook.