New Releases

Falling Slowly is a whimsically macabre lyrical solo composed by Stacy Fahrion. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages and is part of the These Are Odd Times songbook.

Come Away, composed by Ron Levy, is a Renaissance-style solo for intermediates, inspired by 16th-century lute music. This is a piano solo adaptation from incidental music he composed for a theatrical production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”

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.

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.

The Last Unicorn is an easy lyrical waltz with teacher duet composed by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase piece is part of the Ready to Quest songbook.

Valse Sentimentale is a pensive lyrical waltz composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Reach for the Stars songbook.

Guitar Serenade is a flowing lyrical solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 1 songbook.

His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.

His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.

Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise is an uplifting lilting waltz composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Enjoy the Ride songbook.

Emerald Gem, composed by Ron Levy, is a meditative solo for intermediates, full of lush harmonies and a haunting melody. Cover photography from Back Bay, Newport Beach by Ron Levy.

I Surrender All, in a poignant setting, arranged by Kevin Costley. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

The Day of Resurrection!, in a jubilant setting arranged by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. This Easter classic is full of lush modern harmonies and will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages. Includes a full sheet of lyrics with all verses.

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today in a majestic setting arranged by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. This sacred Easter classic is full of lush modern harmonies and will be enjoyed by late intermediates of all ages. Includes a full sheet of lyrics with all verses.

From My Heart to Yours is a jubilant lyrical solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will delight intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Journeys songbook.

Whirligig, composed by Rick Robertson, is a fast and flashy early intermediate showcase solo. This showcase solo makes a great impression and is hand-friendly, highly-patterned, and easy to learn.

Autrefois (In Olden Days), composed by Rick Robertson, is a late intermediate lyrical solo that is an appropriate repertoire piece for recitals, contests, and festivals. It recalls the Paris of the late nineteenth century, with its evocation of early Impressionism. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 3 songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

What a Friend We Have in Jesus in a peaceful setting arranged by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. This sacred classic is full of lush modern harmonies and will be enjoyed by intermediates of all ages. Includes a full sheet of lyrics with all three verses.

Whisper is a minor-key lyrical solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Enjoy the Ride songbook.

A Piece of Lace is a minor-key lyrical solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Enjoy the Ride songbook.

Sailboats in the Bay is a restful lyrical solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 1 songbook.

Trust and Obey, in an elegant setting, arranged by Kevin Costley. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

A Wise Old Owl is inspired by a nursery rhyme of the same title and set here as a whimsically macabre solo for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion. If you’re playing on a grand piano, before beginning the piece you can silently depress the low F octave and sustain it throughout with the sostenuto pedal for an added mysterious effect. This is an optional effect, and the piece still works well without it. The damper pedal is often left down for extended periods of time as well for a swirling effect.

Reassurance, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical solo. It has a gentle sway in its rhythm, and a memorable melody. It could also be used as worship service music. It was inspired by the self-isolation and “social distancing” of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.