The Ocean’s Fury, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate to late intermediate showcase solo. Written in the style of a “concert etude,” a section of rapid alternating-hand passages contrasts with a more lyrical center section. This piece has the added benefit of being less difficult than it looks or sounds, and should be a “hit” for recitals and festivals.
Lucky Shamrock, part of Lisa Donovan Lukas’s Dynamic Duos songbook, is a delightful evenly-leveled duet for two late-beginners. Enjoy this piece as a St. Patrick’s Day favorite or at any time of the year! This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Hummingbird, composed by Rick Robertson, is a rapid-fire late-elementary piano solo. It is an excellent velocity etude or encore piece.
Balloon Pop is an upbeat primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to staccato technique. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Mucho Gusto, is an upbeat Latin-style multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.
Mucho Gusto is a catchy, upbeat showcase solo for beginners full of fun Latin style syncopation easily taught by rote. Includes a teacher duet part and MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks!
Slam Dunk is an upbeat pop-style solo for beginning violinists of all ages. Includes an energetic teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
Kitty Waltz is a gentle lyrical solo for beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
In It to Win It is a fast and energetic pop-style showcase solo by Chrisanne Nahum for intermediates of all ages. This multi-level pack features two versions to accommodate students with smaller hands.
The Frog Prince, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a jovial showcase solo for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales Volume Two songbook.
The Ringmaster is an upbeat showcase trio by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.
Rockin’ the Boat is an upbeat jazzy solo for late-beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a jazzy teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
Mucho Gusto is an upbeat, Latin-style solo for late-beginning violinists of all ages. Includes an energetic teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
Home Run is a fast and flashy showcase solo for students of all ages at the late beginning level. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Harvest Time is a lively, hoe-down style character piece by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. With a little touch of jazzy flair and its varied sectional form, this piece will delight students and audiences alike!
Under the Big Top is a fast and flashy, circus-themed showcase duet for advanced level pianists by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick.
Up in the Air is an upbeat left-handed solo for beginners that includes a jazzy teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.
Hayride Hoedown is an upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Sticky Cotton Candy is a fun and upbeat 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.
Jungle Gym Journey is a fun and engaging solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This solo can be taught by rote and focuses on counting a measure of rests and then playing a pentascale in five-finger position. This piece is part of the Piano Playground songbook.
Down a Country Road is an easy lyrical solo for beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
Bass Clef Lines Song is an engaging easy solo to help students strengthen their bass-clef reading skills. Music & lyrics by Sarah Reaser O’Brien.
That’s a Wrap is an easy jazzy solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on swing-style eighth notes, articulations, syncopation, and includes a jazzy teacher accompaniment.
That’s a Wrap is an upbeat jazzy left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.