Sad Goodbye, by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate level lyrical solo. It was inspired by the loss of his longhair chihuahua Missy, and is dedicated to “Missy, and all of you who have lost fur babies.” It is an effective recital solo, and just might help a sensitive player cope with the loss of a pet.
Wistfully, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is written in a “romantic movie” style, and will make a nice brief recital solo, or as a musical interlude in a worship service.
The Swan, from “Carnival of the Animals,” arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra. This piece is part of the Classics for Two duet songbook.
The Flight of the Bumblebee, composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged for early intermediates and up by Jennifer Eklund.
A modern lyrical spin on the third movement of the Spring concerto from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This early intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.
Springtime Boogie is a playful spin on the “Allegro” from Vivaldi’s Spring Concerto. This fun and flashy arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages!
Rain is Falling, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level solo in a flashy Impressionistic style. It is very effective in performance, and its highly-patterned writing is easy to learn, and sounds more difficult than it is.
Hummingbird, composed by Rick Robertson, is a rapid-fire late-elementary piano solo. It is an excellent velocity etude or encore piece.
Floating Along is a sophisticated, lyrical solo by Ryan Chesser. Patterned to fit easily under the hands, it is deceptively simple and perfect for students in Piano Pronto Movement 2 or 3.
A modern mellow spin on the third movement of the Spring concerto from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This multi-level pack includes four different versions (late beginner through advanced) and provides ample opportunity for developing pianists to work on lyrical artistry and interpretation.
To a Wild Rose, from Edward MacDowell’s Woodland Sketches, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece of part of the Piano Pronto Movement 4 method book.
A tender story of winter becoming spring by Ryan Chesser. Perfect for students to learn how to be expressive and evoke emotion using dynamics and tempo changes. This multi-level pack includes two different versions for early intermediates and intermediates.
Vivaldi’s Spring Theme from The Four Seasons arranged for intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Movement 5 method book.
Mama’s Song by Rick Robertson is an early-intermediate-level lyrical solo. It is based on a theme penned by the composers’s mother. This piece makes for a lovely recital selection or as service music, especially for Mother’s Day.
Trillium is a graceful lyrical solo composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. This elegant waltz is ideal for intermediates.
Country Gardens is a traditional English folk tune arranged by Sandra Zylstra arranged as a duet for intermediates.
Babbling Brook, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.
Spring Has Sprung, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an elegant contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates and up.
The Reawakening is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo that will be a hit with intermediates of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Impressions songbook.
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.
April is an intermediate jazz solo with a leisurely, easygoing feel. The syncopated rhythmic accompaniment is offset by a straight-eighth melody with built-in improvisational bits. This is one of a set of 12 month-titled pieces by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM.
First Flower, composed by Ron Levy, is a meditative solo for intermediates, full of lush harmonies and a great exercise to introduce students to shifting meters and rubato. Cover photography from Back Bay, Newport Beach by Ron Levy.
Graceful and charming, this original bagatelle by Paul Sweet is as delightful as a spring day. Teachers and students will delight in shaping its multi-voice textures and expressive potential.
Promise of Spring, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an elegant, uplifting solo that will delight intermediates of all ages. This piece works well for church services, recitals, or any other performance opportunity.