Night Skies, by Rick Robertson, is a late-elementary level lyrical solo. A plaintive melody is contrasted with a middle section based on broken chords with pedal. This would make an effective number for a recital program, and could even be used as a brief selection for a worship service.
Groundhog Day is a showcase solo for late beginners that includes lyrics. This piece composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien is part of the Backyard Bash Volume 2 songbook.
Golden Sunlight, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an elegant lyrical evenly-leveled duet for late beginners. This piece is part of the Dynamic Duos Volume 2 songbook.
Cherry Blossoms, composed by Kevin Costley, is an ambient lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on shifting fifths in the left hand and melodic phrasing.
Waltz of the Daffodils, composed by Kevin Costley, is an elegant waltz for late beginners. This pattern-based piece would be an ideal recital or festival selection.
Road to the Last Frontier (Aries) is a vibrant showcase solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Hangin’ Tough (Taurus) is a fast & flashy showcase solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Mama’s Song by Rick Robertson is an early-intermediate-level lyrical solo. It is based on a theme penned by the composers’s mother. This piece makes for a lovely recital selection or as service music, especially for Mother’s Day.
Babbling Brook, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.
Metamorphosis, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.
Hope, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical solo for intermediates with a mature sound. It is a “song without words” in a loose rondo form. It is suitable for recitals and worship services.
First Flower, composed by Ron Levy, is a meditative solo for intermediates, full of lush harmonies and a great exercise to introduce students to shifting meters and rubato. Cover photography from Back Bay, Newport Beach by Ron Levy.
New Beginnings is an upbeat and uplifting contemporary pop-style solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This selection will delight intermediates of all ages and makes a great recital or festival piece.
Fired Up! is a minor-key trio for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This fast and flashy 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.
Rock ’n’ Cha is an upbeat Latin-style solo with fun and easy harmonic intervals for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a Latin-style romping teacher duet part which makes for a great showcase piece for recitals.
Get in the game! Touchdown is an upbeat, sports-themed showcase solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a contemporary pop-style teacher duet part that adds even more pizazz!
Creepy Crawlers duet is ideal for a beginning level student and an intermediate level student or teacher. Part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
Rompin’ Rio is a Latin style, minor-key duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.
Escape Hatch is a spy-themed minor-key primer solo and teacher duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Star Volume 1 songbook.
Sheep, Sheep, Sheep is a sassy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Campsite Critters is a lyrical primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Chicken Coop Cha-Cha is a sassy, Latin-style primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to recognizing and playing harmonic 4ths and 2nds. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Zum Gali Gali is an evenly-leveled showcase duet for beginners, arranged by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This lively traditional folk tune is sure to add fun to lessons and recitals!
Fired Up! is a fast and flashy minor-key solo for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece, which includes a teacher duet, is part the method book Fired Up! Level One.