Lyrical phrasing

Away in a Manger, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, artfully weaving together both the James Murray and Kirkpatrick versions of this timeless holiday melody. This arrangement is ideal for early intermediates and up.

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, is a traditional Polish holiday melody, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, for early intermediates and up.

Joy to the World, is a traditional holiday favorite, set in a peaceful style by Lisa Shoemaker, for early intermediates and up.

Still, Still, Still, is a traditional Austrian Christmas carol, set in a peaceful style by Lisa Shoemaker, for early intermediates and up.

What Child Is This?, a traditional holiday favorite, set in a peaceful style by Lisa Shoemaker, for early intermediates and up.

Autumn Lament, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece offers a great opportunity to work on broken sixths, pedaling, and lyrical phrasing.

Gratitude, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate lyrical solo that is suitable for recitals and service playing.

Little Prayer, by Rick Robertson, is an easy lyrical solo that is part of his Spectrum Volume 1 songbook. This delicate, expressive solo, is well-suited for late beginners of all ages.

Simple Gifts in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook.

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

For the Beauty of the Earth, a selection from the Sacred Spotlight songbook, arranged in an elegant, contemplative setting for early intermediates. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Autumn Reverie, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is an elegant minor-key waltz for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Rhapsodies and Reveries 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.

Falling Leaves is an intermediate level lyrical contemporary solo that is part of the Shades of You and Impressions songbooks. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

All Creatures of Our God and King in a contemporary setting by Lisa Shoemaker for your early intermediate level students! A touch of syncopation offers modern flair to this traditional hymn tune.

Amazing Grace arranged as a lyrical solo for intermediates of all ages arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Dreamweaver songbook.

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.

For many people, November is a month for giving thanks. This intermediate piece by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM, is a contemporary rendering of a hymn-like melody. November symbolizes a musical token of gratitude for family and friends who have been with us through good times and bad and with whom we love to spend our time. The ternary form offers an uplifting first section followed by a middle theme of more serious and reflective implication. The middle theme modulates into a return of the first in a new key, representing a triumphant overcoming of life’s struggles with the help of those we hold dear.

All Creatures of Our God and King, arranged by Lisa Shoemaker, begins and ends very simply, allowing for much expression. Syncopation throughout the middle of the piece gives a contemporary flair to this well-loved tune.

The Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow, arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher in a beautiful, flowing, contemporary setting. This beloved hymn is a lovely choice for preludes, offertories, weddings, recitals, and personal enjoyment!

Autumn Leaves, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is a spirited lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.

Strolling Down a Country Road is a medley of two Eklund favorites, Down a Country Road and Strolling. Contemporary lyrical music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dreamweaver songbook.

Seasons Change, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical solo. It is a study in melodic shaping, chord balance, and arpeggio accompaniment, and will appeal to pianists of all ages.

Ash Grove, a traditional Welsh melody and hymn of Thanksgiving, arranged for intermediates by Sandra Zylstra.