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Memories of the Ballet, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. The simple, yet flowing melody with a wandering middle section makes it an excellent selection for recital or festival use.

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.

Misty Morning is a Satie-esque, reflective solo composed by Jennifer Eklund. Ideal for early intermediates of all ages, this piece offers a great opportunity to introduce students to the concept of rubato. This piece is part of the Shades of You songbook.

Dark Waters, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is a haunting lyrical waltz for early intermediates and up.

October is an intermediate new age piece by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, NCTM. The constantly moving triplet figures in both hands are meant to evoke the swirling motion of colorful autumn leaves blowing about in the breeze. Rather than centering on a traditional melodic line, October allows students to create a mood or effect by experimenting with dynamic inflection and rubato to vary each performance. Dynamic indications in the score are merely suggestions – performers are meant to make this free-flowing piece their own.

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come, a Thanksgiving favorite blended with “Simple Gifts” in a lush arrangement for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Shadowfall is a minor-key showcase solo ideal for late beginners of all ages. This pattern-based solo, easily taught by rote or note, will be a hit at your next recital! Part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.

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.

Once Upon a Time is a whimsically macabre solo composed by Stacy Fahrion that is part of the songbook of the same title. This eerie showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and beyond.

Shadow Walker, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is a minor-key contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece provides a great opportunity for students to work on concepts like rubato, lyrical phrasing, and flowing left-hand patterns.

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.

Prelude in E Minor, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level showcase solo in a neo-Baroque style. It is written in the style of Bach’s organ works as transcribed for piano by Ferruccio Busoni, and would make a good program opener for a developing pianist. Its minor key and somber sound also makes it suitable as a Halloween selection.

Haunted Reverie, composed by Ron Levy, is a haunting lyrical solo, in the style of Erik Satie, for intermediates and beyond.

The Eternal Spectator by Stacy Fahrion is a haunting late-intermediate solo in D minor. Evoking the introspective elegance of Satie with subtle nods to J.S. Bach, this piece unfolds in 5/8 time signature. Its slowly flowing phrases and melancholic undertones invite deep emotional expression and reflection. The title is a phrase from a short story by the speculative fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin.

Silent Slumber is an introspective contemporary lyrical solo by Ryan Chesser. This selection, graded for intermediates, will be a lovely performance selection for pianists of all ages.

J.S. Bach’s iconic Toccata & Fugue in D minor stylishly remixed by Jennifer Eklund. This arrangement is ideal for late intermediate players and up.

The Exquisite Melancholy of Everything Left Unuttered is a delicate waltz in E minor composed by Stacy Fahrion. There is an optional cut notated in the score to accommodate students at a lower intermediate level.

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.

Wistful Waltz, composed by Stacy Fahrion, is a mysterious, Chopin-esque waltz with a very un-Chopin-like modal middle section and an abundance of tritones. Ideal for early advanced level pianists of all ages.

The Moonlight Sonata mega-pack includes six piano solo arrangements of this Beethoven classic by Jennifer Eklund and spans a variety of levels from beginning through advanced levels.

The Clair de lune mega-pack includes six piano solo arrangements of this Debussy classic by Jennifer Eklund and spans a variety of levels from late beginner through advanced levels.

Clair de lune arranged for late beginning level and early intermediate pianists of all ages and stays true to the harmonies used in the original work by Debussy. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Moonlight Sonata multi-pack features three high-quality solo arrangements by Jennifer Eklund: one for late beginners, one intermediate version in E minor, and an intermediate version in the original key of C-sharp minor. Music history lesson pages included!

Fur Elise original key, simplified, shortened version, is ideal for early intermediates and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.