Japanese Rose, composed by Kevin Costley, is an elegant easy lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages.
Weeping Willow is a delicate, reflective solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. Ideal for early intermediates of all ages, this piece offers a great opportunity to introduce students to the concept of rubato and lyrical phrasing techniques.
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.
Spin Cycle, is a fast and flashy multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.
Ulterior Motive is a pattern-based, minor-key showcase solo for late beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Minor Marvels songbook.
Spin Cycle, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is a fast & flashy showcase solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the Full Speed Ahead songbook.
A Mystery Story, by Rick Robertson, is an easy minor-key solo that is part of the Spectrum Volume 1 songbook. This showcase solo, is well-suited for late beginners of all ages and also makes for a great recital pick around Halloween.
Precarious is an easy pattern-based showcase solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.
Winter Winds, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is fast & flashy showcase solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Rhapsodies and Reveries 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.
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.
Itsy Bitsy Tarantula is a slightly more disturbing version of Itsy Bitsy Spider composed by Stacy Fahrion. This piece is ideal for intermediates.
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.
Easy on the ears and downright fun to play, Toccata Breve by Paul Sweet packs catchy melodies, interesting harmonies, and showy passagework into a solo both teachers and students will love!
A Touch of Moonlight is an ideal “starter” version of the theme from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund presents the student part at the primer level set in a 5-finger positioning and includes a duet part to complete the soundscape.
Moonlight Sonata multi-pack features three high-quality solo arrangements by Jennifer Eklund: one for late beginners, one intermediate version in E minor, and an intermediate version in the original key of C-sharp minor. Music history lesson pages included!
Once in a Blue Moon is an easy minor-key lyrical solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on working in 6/8 time with dotted rhythms, and includes a lush teacher accompaniment.
Under Lock & Key is an easy lyrical waltz for late beginners and early intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece serves as a great introduction to various types of ending systems, lyrical phrasing, and pedal techniques.
Moonlight Sonata arranged thoughtfully for late-beginning level students of all ages. This shortened version of Beethoven’s iconic melody, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, includes music history pages and the easy piano solo version in E minor.
A Memory, composed by Rick Robertson is a wistful lyrical style solo for late beginners and up. It is very effective in performance, and the left-hand crossings add a point of interest and color. A middle section provides contrast in texture. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 1 songbook.
Gabriel Faure’s iconic Pavane arranged as a mixed level duet by Jennifer Eklund. The Primo part may be played with either the right or left hand and includes fingering for both options.
Shattered, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy minor-key lament for early intermediates. This pieces provides ample opportunity to work on lyrical phrasing and rubato.
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in an ethereal setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.