Rubato

Passing Moments, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing in the key of D major, lyrical phrasing, crossovers, and rubato. Part of the Fired Up Level Two method book.

Strolling is a lyrical solo for late beginners and is part of Spotlight Solos Volume 2. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Heart’s Desire, composed by Gary Johnston, is an introspective lyrical piano solo for early intermediates inspired by long walks in the northern woods.

Simple Love Song, composed by Ron Levy, is an elegant solo that will delight intermediates of all ages.

Waiting Is…, composed by Ron Levy, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediate and beyond. This peaceful solo serves as a great exercise for players to explore rubato and lyrical phrasing.

Midnight Bells Are Ringing, is a spooky spin on the traditional folk tune “Frère Jacques” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This pieces provides ample opportunity to work on lyrical phrasing, balancing the hands, and working in various key signatures.

A modern lyrical spin on the Winter concerto theme from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This easy piano solo, suitable for early intermediates, provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

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.

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.

Waltz of the Flowers, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, stylishly arranged for early intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Evergreen Waltz, is an elegant medley featuring “The Holly and the Ivy” and “O Christmas Tree” arranged for early intermediates by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Medley Magic holiday songbook.

February is a syncopated tune in triple meter for intermediate pianists by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. A lyrical variation replaces the principle theme in the second half of this minor piece. Students are not required to play a greater span than an octave in the left hand accompaniment, and the perpetual motion of the harmonic rhythm drives the sense of forward motion.

December is a contemplative lyrical intermediate piano solo by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. As with all music, imagery or stories may come to mind when performing or hearing the piece. For the composer, it brings to mind a nighttime journey to Bethlehem by a woman great with child and her husband. This hand-friendly piece will delight intermediates of all ages!

Waltz of the Flowers, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, stylishly arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

This is an arrangement of ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, which is based on the melody from the traditional 16th century French folk song, Une Jeune Pucelle. This whimsically melancholy melody is arranged by Stacy Fahrion for intermediates.

A modern lyrical spin on the Winter concerto theme from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This intermediate solo provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

Sing We Now of Christmas, also known as Noel Nouvelet, combined with Ravel’s iconic Pavane pour une infante defunte, and stylishly arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Yuletide Treasures holiday songbook.

Waltz of the Flowers, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, stylishly arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Pas de deux, from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, arranged for advanced piano solo by Jennifer Eklund.

Lift Every Voice and Sing, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, in a lyrical style for late beginners and early intermediates.

His Eye is on the Sparrow, arranged as a restful solo for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This sacred classic includes a hint of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata.

O, Store Gud in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook.

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

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence in an ethereal 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.