Theory Time®: Grade Twelve Workbook

Recordings for the Phantasmagoria songbook by Paul Sweet.

Recordings for the These Are Odd Times songbook by Stacy Fahrion.

Recordings for the student solos in the Piano Pronto: Encore method book by Jennifer Eklund.

Memory Lane is a collection of twelve contemporary lyrical solos composed by Lisa Frederick. These elegant works, ideal for advancing intermediates, will provide suitable music for many occasions and make lovely recital and festival selections.

Valse Parisienne is a lyrical piano solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. Inspired by Chopin’s Waltz in B minor, this waltz is ideal for intermediates of all ages and a great way to introduce the concept of rubato.

Wandering is a beautiful, intermediate lyrical solo by composer Lisa Shoemaker. Rubato style and an uplifting sound will make this a student favorite!

Theory Time Grade Eleven workbook is a college-prep comprehensive theory workbook. Concepts include: Rhythm drill, simple, compound & irregular meter, conducting patterns, major, minor, diminished & augmented intervals, triads, & inversions, chromatic & diatonic half steps, scale degree names, major/minor circle of 5ths, relative & parallel keys, major & minor scales, chromatic, whole tone & diatonic scales, 4-part writing with voice leading rules, authentic, half & plagal cadences, seventh chords, V7 resolution, transposition, melody writing, vocabulary, ear-training, and review test.

The Theory Time Medallion Series Diamond workbook covers the College Prep levels of music theory. By working through the Diamond workbook, a student will cover the concepts taught in Grades Eleven & Twelve in the original workbook series. This workbook is appropriate for students who have a solid understanding of the Theory Fundamental through Advanced levels (Primer through Grade Ten in the original Workbook Series.) The Diamond workbook will prepare a student for an AP theory course and freshman college theory. Upon completion, a student will be ready to set the musical world on fire!

This book presents strategies for learning to play polyrhythms, from the most common ones, such as two against three, up through four against five. It contains rhythm exercises, improvisation suggestions, and thirteen pieces based on polyrhythms. Once you’ve worked with the book, you might develop intense cravings for more polyrhythms, and may even be inspired to compose polyrhythmic pieces of your own.

Sweet Farewell is a lyrical contemporary solo for intermediates of all ages that is part of the Dreamweaver songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Phantasmagoria is a collection of ten preludes for advanced pianists composed by Paul Sweet. This set serves as a primer of modern styles of music-making, introducing and reinforcing musical concepts not necessarily found in music of seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth-century “classical” music. In these preludes you will find elements of blues, musical theater, minimalism, avant garde, and rock-n-roll.

Sonatine Francaise is an elegant multi-movement classical work composed by Barbara Becker. This piece is full of evocative, lush harmonies in a French style, and is appropriate for intermediates of all ages.

To Raise the Wind Horse is a piece for one piano, four hands by Lisa Donovan Lukas, originally premiered at Daniel Pearl World Music Days. A spirited, contemporary showcase piece, this is an ideal performance piece for late intermediate/early advanced students who enjoy playing duets!

Lika’s Lullaby is a pensive, contemplative lyrical solo composed by Debbie Center. Full of rich harmonies and a lilting melody this piece is ideal for intermediates to work on rubato and expressive playing.

Ballad, composed by Rick Robertson, is a late intermediate solo that is suitable for recitals or festivals. It is reminiscent of romantic movie music and builds to a large climax before ending quietly.

Londonderry Air (O, Danny Boy) arranged in a lyrical and up-tempo jazzy style for intermediates. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Imagination is an elegant lyrical showcase solo for late intermediates composed by British composer Jenny Walker.

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a collection of ten sacred classics arranged by Lisa Shoemaker. These showcase solos, written in a contemporary style, are ideal for students and church musicians alike!