Balancing the hands

Wind Whirls, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level showcase solo. Its passages divided between the hands give it a showy effect, with some interesting harmonies.

Celestial Cloud, by Rick Robertson, is and ambient, new age style space piece that has lots of potential as a pupil saver. Highly pattern-based in natured this piece will bring guaranteed success to early intermediates of all ages.

Chanson, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate-level lyrical solo. With its haunting melody and interesting harmonic turns this piece is useful for recitals, weddings, or church services.

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.

Dreamweaver is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo that will be a hit with intermediates of all ages. Music by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Reflections is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Greensleeves arranged as a contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates of all ages. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the New Horizons songbook.

Guiding Light is a flowing, contemporary lyrical solo for late-intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece makes for a wonderful recital showcase piece and is part of the New Horizons songbook.

Journey’s End is a contemplative contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

New Horizons is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Simple Gifts arranged by Jennifer Eklund in a contemporary lyrical style ideal for intermediates of all ages. This version is part of the Dreamweaver songbook.

Johann Pachelbel’s iconic Canon in D arranged as an intermediate piano solo by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.

The second movement theme from Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13), a staple repertoire piece, arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This piece, which includes a music history lesson, is part of the Beethoven: Exploring His Life & Music songbook.

Moonlight Sonata arranged thoughtfully for intermediate level students of all ages. This version of Beethoven’s iconic melody, transposed to the key of E minor, is arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This piece, which includes a music history lesson, is part of the Beethoven: Exploring His Life & Music songbook.

J.S. Bach’s iconic Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, from Cantata No. 147, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

Schumann’s Traumerei arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This arrangement stays true to the original, but modifies the large stretches. Part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.

The slow second movement theme from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20, arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece, which includes a music history lesson, is part of the Mozart: Exploring His Life & Music songbook.

Piano Concerto No. 20 second movement theme by Mozart arranged as an intermediate solo piano by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.

Ave Maria arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.

Faure’s iconic melody Sicilienne arranged for intermediate level pianists by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Finale method book.

Radetzky March by Johann Strauss Sr. arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Movement 5 method book.

Flute Song, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. This is similar to his “Intermezzos,” but shorter and less difficult. It is inspired by the flute playing of a classmate from his college years, one who he accompanied frequently. This piece is very useful as a short lyrical piece for a recital, festival, worship service, or even a wedding ceremony,

Intermezzo in E, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is written in a style that is similar to Brahms, but simpler and more hand-friendly. This would make an excellent recital or festival solo, and could be used as wedding or service music.

May You Find Your Peace, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. The composer aimed to write a solo with a peaceful, soothing mood for times when a pianist just needs to be “alone with their instrument.” Although it is “very personal,” it is suitable to be shared in a worship service or a recital.