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Upgraded, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, is a 1950s-style showcase solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Smart Tones, tech-themed songbook.

Summer Roses is a lyrical piano solo for early intermediates based largely on a melodic sequence composed by Gary Johnston. The tightly closed buds of wild roses coaxed to open in the hot summer sun.

Funky Dunky is a fun and energetic riff-based blues piece composed by Gary Johnston. This pattern-based piece is ideal for early intermediates and is a great way to introduce 12-bar blues, swing feel, and parallel motion in the hands.

The Secret is a mysterious, minor-key lyrical solo for early intermediates of all ages by Jennifer Eklund. This elegant piece offers the opportunity for budding musicians to explore nuanced harmonies and work on expressive playing and use of rubato.

Night Song, composed by Rick Robertson is an early-intermediate level lyrical solo in a Romantic nocturne style. It is very effective in performance, and will make an excellent performance or festival selection for a developing pianist.

Summer Breeze is a relaxed bossa-nova style piano solo by Gary Johnston evocative of a lazy summer day. This early intermediate showcase provides a great opportunity for teaching duplets.

Happy-Go-Lucky (Sagittarius) is an elegant, lilting waltz for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”

Daytime Dreaming’ is a light, cheerful solo by Chrisanne Nahum in the key of C Major. This graceful, lilting waltz is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

“Arkansas Traveler” and “Turkey in the Straw” make up this fun dance medley. Both songs were written long ago and have survived through the years with many different lyrics adapted for various occasions. This toe-tapping duet is evenly leveled for two intermediates!

At the Edge by Amanda W. Smith is a wistful lyrical solo for intermediate pianists of any age. This piece offers a wonderful opportunity to work on rubato and expressive playing.

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 Reminiscent, by British composer Joanne Griffiths, has a reflective, lyrical melody over a repetitive, pattern based accompaniment with influences of Max Richter. Based around the C minor triad there are technical demands of evenness of touch and balance between hands, with a little left over right crossing for dramatic effect.

Drifting, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is a moody, minor-key meandering piece that provides intermediates ample opportunity to develop smooth, flowing left hand triplet patterns, as well as gain experience with the una corda pedal.

The In Between, is a lyrically melancholy composition by Christina Mathis, that will be a beautiful addition to your studio library. Includes a simplified version for intermediates and the original full version for late intermediate level pianists.

Awkward Waltz is a tender, minor-key anthem for introverts composed by Stacy Fahrion. This contemplative gem will be a hit with teens and intermediates of all ages.

Into the Night, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level ambient solo that would be suitable for the Halloween season for students looking for a mature selection. This piece is part of the Souvenirs songbook.

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.

Autumn Leaves, composed by Ryan Chesser, is an elegant lyrical solo for early intermediates. This selection is part of the Winds of Change songbook.

Turkey Trot, composed by Gary Johnston, is a bright, jazzy little piece for early intermediates with lots of syncopation and a half-time walking bass line.

The Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by Chrissy Ricker, in a ragtime style featuring bits of Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer.” This piece is part of the Medley Magic Volume 2 songbook.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, arranged in an elegant lyrical style for intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas by Candlelight songbook.

Sussex Carol arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher in a contemporary lyrical style for intermediates of all ages.

The little Lord Jesus born in a manger…This arrangement combines “Away In A Manger” (Cradle Tune) and “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” in a soothing Christmas Lullaby duet for two intermediates. Arranged by Sandra Zylstra.