Theory Time®: Grade Eight Workbook

Intermezzo in E-Flat, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate level lyrical Romantic solo suitable for students of all ages.

The Theory Time Medallion Series Platinum workbook covers the Advanced levels of music theory. By working through the Platinum workbook, a student will cover the concepts taught in Grades Nine & Ten in the original workbook series. This workbook is appropriate for students who have a solid understanding of the Theory Fundamental through Intermediate levels (Primer through Grade 8 in the original Workbook Series.) The Platinum workbook will prepare a student for the College Prep Level in the original Workbook Series. Upon completion, a student will be ready to work in the Diamond Level or in the Grade Eleven workbook of the original Workbook Series.

Journey, is a sentimental lyrical waltz composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas for intermediates. This piece is part of the Journey’s songbook.

Midnight on the Bayou is a bluesy minor-key solo composed by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase piece, part of the Perfect Patterns PLUS songbook, is suitable for intermediates of all ages and a great exercise in left-hand leaps.

Recordings for the Christmas Classics Volume 2 holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

I Surrender All, in a poignant setting, arranged by Kevin Costley. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Wade in the Water, arranged as a showcase trio for intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.

All Creatures of Our God and King in a contemporary setting by Lisa Shoemaker for your early intermediate level students! A touch of syncopation offers modern flair to this traditional hymn tune.

Live for Today, composed by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level inspirational lyrical solo. It appeals to pianists of all ages and can be used as service music as well.

A Walk with my Father is a reflective sacred solo composed by Chrisanne Nahum. This piece is ideal for intermediates and appropriate for offertories or casual enjoyment for pianists of all ages.

Up on the Housetop arranged for intermediates in an upbeat jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

Super Soundtrack for the Piano Pronto: Interlude method book by Jennifer Eklund. Includes orchestrated backing tracks with and without the student parts as well as recordings of the student solos with the teacher duet parts. Mp3 and MIDI files included with purchase.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arranged for intermediates in a whimsical jazz setting by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Jazzy Jingles Volume 2 songbook.

A Midwinter’s Dream, is a lyrical arrangement of Gustav Holst’s “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Chrissy Ricker. This solo is ideal for intermediates of all ages and part of the “A Rockin’ Christmas” songbook.

Lyric Moments is a collection of thirteen lyrical pieces, composed by Rick Robertson, in different styles to give the performer experience in melodic shaping, tone color, and touch. Styles represented include Romantic lyricism, lush Impressionistic harmony, and even light jazz.

The First Noel, a traditional holiday favorite, arranged in an elegant peaceful setting for intermediates by Kevin Costley.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, arranged in an elegant lyrical style for intermediates by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Christmas by Candlelight songbook.

Stately march by Sir Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934), Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (Trio). Often used as a graduation march and is traditionally the finale at the Last Night of the Proms. This arrangement by Gary Johnston is written in a homophonic chorale style suitable for most formal occasions.