Crossovers

Skyscape, composed by Amanda W. Smith, is an ambient lyrical solo for intermediate pianists of any age. This piece is part of the Set Sail songbook.

Something To Come Home To is a cozy and flowing intermediate level lyrical solo by British composer, Joanne Griffiths.

Something like Glass, written by British composer, Joanne Griffiths is a study in consistent and even playing of triplets in the right hand, with changing clefs in the left hand that explore the outer areas of the keyboard. Intermediates will enjoy the essence of Philip Glass that flows through this evocative solo.

July is a ragtime solo for intermediate pianists composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien.It is ideal study material for those who would enjoy historical rags but need a more manageable arrangement and hand span than those typically offer. There is syncopation throughout all of the three principle melodies with a steady quarter note accompaniment in the left hand for the majority of the piece.

Elegie, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate solo with a mature sound. It wanders around in some unrelated keys in the manner of Shostakovich, and full chords and octaves add to the overall picture.

Graduation is a jubilant lyrical waltz for intermediates composed by Barbara Becker. This piece is part of the Potpourri songbook.

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.

Chaos by Lisa Frederick is the perfect showcase solo piece for your students who are begging for fast and flashy minor-key pieces. Ideal for late intermediates of all ages, this will be a hit at your next recital!

In Harmony All Ways, composed by Debbie Center, combines gorgeous harmonies with ambient dissonance, resulting in a hauntingly beautiful solo for intermediates of all ages.

Wistful Waters is a late-intermediate to early-advanced piano work composed by Travis Lohmann. It merges together minimalistic styles as well as elements of French Impressionism, while still focusing on lyrical phrasing and robust melodies. It is a wonderful work with a shimmering beginning, a vigorously emotional middle, and a tempestuous ending. Students will absolutely be enraptured by the ending cadenza. Teachers will enjoy instructing students on various techniques such as: hand-crossing, polyrhythms, rhythmic evenness, and even tremolo!

Longing is a beautifully expressive lyrical piano solo by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick. Emotional and sentimental, this is an ideal performance piece for late-intermediate and advanced students of any age! Audio and video performance by Cherith Alexander.

Outburst! is an unpredictable, turbulent, fast and flashy advanced showcase piano solo by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick. The twists and turns will have audiences on the edge of their seats!

A Night in Transylvania, by Chrissy Ricker, is a spooky minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.

End Game is our most popular easy pop-style tune. This multi-pack includes all three versions of the “can’t miss” solo graded from late beginners through early intermediates. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

The Mountain King’s End Game, is a spooky Halloween-themed mashup for late beginners. This piece is part of the Easy Spooktacular Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Things That Go Pop in the Night, is a spooky spin on “Pop! Goes the Weasel” for late beginners. This piece is part of the Easy Spooktacular Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Little Toccata in D, is a simplified spin on J.S. Bach’s “Toccata in D Minor” for late beginners. This piece is part of the Easy Spooktacular Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

End Game, a perennial favorite, arranged as a trio for six hands, on one piano by Jennifer Eklund. This selection is ideal for late beginners of all ages and includes a full conductor’s score and the three separate student parts. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

End Game trilogy is a mini-suite of minor-key, flashy solos for late beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This pack includes, Game On!, End Game (from Spotlight Solos Volume 1), and Game Over! Students of all ages will love these hand-friendly, showcase solos!

An absolute student-saver showcase solo for late beginners who want music that sounds cool and looks impressive. This is the easiest version of End Game found from the ever-popular Spotlight Solos Volume 1 collection by Jennifer Eklund. This is the version of End Game that is on the NFMC Bulletin list.

Game On! is a fast and flashy, minor-key solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase solo is ideal for late beginners of all ages! This piece is part of the Minor Marvels songbook.

The long-awaited sequel to the perennial student favorite “End Game” by Jennifer Eklund. This minor-key showcase solo is a fun and flashy pattern-based solo that will delight late beginners of all ages!

Raven Rhapsody, is a flashy showcase solo for late beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Easy Rhapsodies & Reveries songbook.

Scary Tales is a frightfully fun showcase solo for late beginners by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Scary Tales songbook.