Pedalling

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ukrainian Bell Carol, a perennial favorite of students, arranged for early intermediates. This piece, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, will be a hit at your holiday recital.

Winter’s Calm by Rick Robertson is a late-elementary/early intermediate New Age lyrical solo that will appeal to pianists of all ages. This can be used as service music as well, especially for youth.

Jingle Bells arranged as a contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Silent Night arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for early intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

The First Noel arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for early intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 Songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for intermediates, by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Silent Night arranged as a contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook.

The First Noel arranged as a contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas in a contemporary lyrical setting arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 collection, this piece is ideal for intermediate pianists of all ages.

Silent Night for Two by Jenny Walker is for four hands and is a fantasia based on the famous carol. It can be played by two intermediate/advanced pianists or a student and teacher. It opens and ends with bell-like octaves and pedal notes. The main melody is played initially by the primo player and the volume and speed picks up as other parts come in. This sparkling showcase is an entertaining take on a seasonal favorite.

Beneath a Winter Moon, is an elegant lyrical solo for late beginners by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Easy Rhapsodies & Reveries songbook.

Candle in the Dark is a beautiful, contemplative lyrical piece for late beginner/early intermediate pianists. This piece will satisfy students of all ages and help to make them feel successful in the early stages of lessons.

Northern Lights, by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is inspired by the painting and photography of Debbie Center, who is also a member of the Piano Pronto Composers Community. Center’s work, both musical and visual, is inspired by the beauty of nature around her Minnesota home.

Winter Dreams, composed by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level solo in a neo-Romantic lyrical style. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist, regardless of the season.

Gently Falling Snow, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lower-intermediate lyrical solo perfect for the winter season. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 2 songbook.

Winter Frost, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lower-intermediate lyrical solo. Its plaintive sound makes it an interesting reflective solo. The melody is primarily in the left hand.

Winter Reverie is a haunting, minor key, contemporary lyrical piano solo for intermediates that is part of the New Horizons songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

The Mermaid’s Call, by Chrissy Ricker, is an easy enchanting solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.