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The March of the Toys from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Pas de deux from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

My Gingerbread Man, is a lilting holiday-themed solo for late beginners and includes an optional teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Roadtrip! Christmas Vacation songbook by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

March of the Toys from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

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

Longing for Spring, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.

Dance of the Three Arabian Kings, is a mashup of the Arabian Dance from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet and We Three Kings, stylishly arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Yuletide Treasures songbook.

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.

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.

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

Glory & Praise, is a sacred medley that combines To God Be the Glory, Praise Him! Praise Him!, and Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. This arrangement by Sandra Zylstra is ideal for intermediates and up.

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

Open My Eyes, That I May See by Rick Robertson is an early-advanced level arrangement of the beloved American hymn tune by Clara Harriett Scott. It is useful for recital or worship use.

A Touch of Moonlight is an ideal “starter” version of the theme from Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund presents the student part at the primer level set in a 5-finger positioning and includes a duet part to complete the soundscape.

Lemonade Stand is a minor-key sassy trio for beginners featuring music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund & Kris Skaletski. This ensemble piece serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.

Triple Double is a minor-key, flowing solo in 6/8 time for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a contemporary shuffle style teacher duet part.

Act One, composed by Heather Nanney, is an easy showcase solo for beginners with a lush teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Center Stage Solos songbook.

Sailing is an easy solo for beginners based in a five-finger position with lush teacher duet included. Music by Barbara Becker.

Grandpa’s Jig is a lively showcase solo for beginners that serves as an excellent introduction to playing in 6/8 time. This piece by Joanne Griffiths is part of her songbook entitled “Meet the Pilburys.”

The Hunt is a lively, evenly-leveled piano duet by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This fun showcase duet is ideal for two late-beginners and is a great way to introduce 6/8 time and a variety of articulations.

Whirlwind is a fast and flashy showcase solo by Jennifer Eklund that introduces the concept of hemiola to late beginning students. Part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.

Once in a Blue Moon is an easy minor-key lyrical solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on working in 6/8 time with dotted rhythms, and includes a lush teacher accompaniment.

Fur Elise, a perennial favorite, arranged here as an evenly-leveled duet for two late beginners. This duet by Jennifer Eklund will delight students and audiences of all ages.