Deck the Halls arranged as an upbeat trio by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.
Joy to the World arranged as an upbeat trio by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.
Slippery Sleigh Ride, is an upbeat holiday-themed solo for late beginners and includes an optional teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Roadtrip! Christmas Vacation songbook by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Canon in D arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for two late-beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This flowing contemporary setting of Pachelbel’s iconic melody will be an uplifting addition to any recital.
The Getaway! is a lively, pop-style showcase solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners of all ages. This is the title track from Frederick’s choose-your-own-adventure style songbook of the same title.
Sweet Dreams, composed by Kevin Costley, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on playing repeated patterns in the left hand, pedaling, and lyrical phrasing.
Prelude for Peace, composed by Rick Robertson, is an elementary level solo that uses pedal to give a hazy, serene effect. It briefly quotes the old round “Dona Nobis Pacem.”
Wistful Waltz is an elegant one-handed solo by Chrissy Ricker ideal for late beginners of all ages. This piece can be played with either the right or left hand. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Passing Moments, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing in the key of D major, lyrical phrasing, crossovers, and rubato. Part of the Fired Up Level Two method book.
Swing ’n’ Sway in lead sheet format with structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.
Canon in D easy piano solo arranged in the original key by Jennifer Eklund. This simplified version stays true to the original piece and will delight advancing beginners of all ages. Backing tracks, in MIDI and Mp3 format included with paid versions for a full-time fun experience!
Go for the Gold! is an easy fanfare-style solo by Jennifer Eklund for late beginners of all ages. This product includes the original version and a simplified version and is a great addition to Olympics or sports-themed recitals or camps.
This worksheet packet is a great launching point for students to learn about transposition and proper handwriting skills. After learning a base version of Dvorak’s “Largo” in the key of C major, they have the opportunity to notate the piece in two alternate tonal centers: D major and G major. Answer guides are included.
Highland Dance is a spirited, Celtic-style solo from Chrissy Ricker’s Perfect Patterns songbook. This jovial romp is a fun, patter-based showcase solo for late beginners of all ages.
The Magic Carousel is an upbeat evenly-leveled duet for beginners composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.
Hot Potato is a fast and flashy easy staccato study for composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Fired Up! Level Two method book. This version includes two student solos (with and without key signature) and a teacher duet part.
Water Lillies, composed by Kevin Costley, is an easy elegant lyrical solo that will delight late beginners of all ages.