Daydreams, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. A simple theme with a light accompaniment pattern “off the beat” is interrupted with a more animated second theme, returning to the first theme. This piece is suitable for recital or festival use.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.
Dream Clouds by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and its passagework lies easily under the hands, making it sound more difficult than it is.
Summer Sunset, composed by Sara Tomlinson, reflects an ending of something beautiful. The melody swirls throughout the piece as rich layers are added through arpeggios in the left hand. This lyrical solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages.
Reflection is a lyrical solo by Sara Tomlinson with a reflective quality. The piece is in 6/8 time in the key of A minor. The listener could easily get lost in the melody, which is supported by a hypnotic left-hand accompaniment.
Floating In Space is an expressive lyrical piano solo in a minor key by Lisa Frederick. Featuring pedal, changes in time signature, and hand crossovers, this piece is ideal for late beginners of all ages.
Chasing the Paints is an early intermediate showcase solo composed by Jane Tate. This fun and silly song is a showdown between horse and owner trying to catch her in the field.
Flying Solo is an easy flashy recital piece that reinforces ascending and descending arpeggios in both hands. Music for early intermediates Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.
March is a gentle lullaby for intermediate pianists by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. The melodic line is brought to life by a hauntingly complex, yet very accessible, harmonic accompaniment which never requires stretching more than an octave.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus arranged in a contemporary setting by Christina Mathis. This intermediate arrangement is perfect for church preludes, offertories, and recitals. You and your students will enjoy playing this lyrical arrangement of an all-time favorite hymn.
Remember When is solo by Sara Tomlinson featuring warm, rich harmonies and a tender melody. The middle section features arpeggiated figures and melodic flourishes, expanding on the original theme. The piece concludes with a fond return of the A section in simplified form.
Chasing The Dream is an energetic, contemporary lyrical solo by Sara Tomlinson. The left-hand accompaniment creates a steady rhythmic force underneath the lyrical and driving melodies in this piece. This piece is suitable for intermediate students of all ages.
Skye Boat Song, a traditional Scottish classic, arranged in a lyrical style for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
O, Store Gud (Oh, Mighty God), a traditional Swedish melody with text by Carl Boberg, in a piano solo setting for intermediates. Arrangement by Chrisanne Nahum.
This is a wistful waltz by Jenny Walker, with a slightly quirky melody and steady waltz-like base line. The middle section has a deeper, more self-assured feel and switches to the major key. The piece is to be played with extreme sensitivity, especially at the end when the marionette finally runs out of steam.
O, Store Gun, mingled the Largo movement from Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken arranged in a contemporary style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This traditional Austrian hymn with music by Franz Joseph Haydn is mixed here with Felix Mendelssohn’s Consolation from Songs Without Words. This selection is ideal for congregational settings with a run time of approximately three minutes.
Day by Day, by Rick Robertson is an early-advanced arrangement of the beloved Swedish hymn tune by Oscar Ahnfelt. It is useful for recital or worship use.
Inner Turmoil is a fury-filled, fast and flashy advanced showcase piano solo by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick. Perfect for teens looking for an impressive spotlight solo for their next performance.
Based on the traditional English folk song and nursery rhyme, “Lavender’s Blue,” this delightful arrangement by Jenny Walker adds unexpected harmonies and key changes. The march-like 4/4 section gives a new, sombre feel which quickly gives way to a brighter, more flamboyant ending.
You will enjoy playing this prayerful arrangement of I Need Thee Every Hour by church pianist and teacher Christina Mathis. This lyrical arrangement is perfect for offertories, church preludes, and recitals.
Spiders In My Bed is a showcase piano solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners and early intermediates. It’s a light-hearted homage to our arachnid friends with a dash of Johannes Brahms!
Midnight Memories is a minor-key lyrical solo by Chrisanne Nahum. This moving and thought- provoking piece will be a student favorite for intermediates of all ages.
Pernicious Pumpkin is a whimsically macabre concoction of nursery rhymes by Stacy Fahrion. This eclectic, minor-key gem will be a hit with teens and intermediates of all ages.
