Theory Time®: Grade Twelve Workbook

The Old Rugged Cross arranged in a contemporary style for late intermediates. This sacred showcase features a lyrical section and a light jazz waltz styling. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Amazing Grace, by Rick Robertson, is an early-advanced level arrangement of the beloved American hymn tune. It is useful for recital or worship use.

Recordings for the Whimsy & Wonder songbook by Stacy Fahrion.

O Little Town of Bethlehem in a peaceful setting by Paul Sweet that recalls the wondrous events of a night long ago. Rich harmonization and a gently sweeping accompaniment beautifully frame this holiday favorite.

Debussy’s Girl with the Flaxen Hair arranged for intermediates that retains the original key but simplifies many of the large stretches . Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.

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.

Coventry Carol sheet music is a dazzling showcase solo for intermediate level students. This piece is part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Waltz Divine, composed by Jenny Walker, is in the style of a grand waltz. Rubato is encouraged, especially when it comes to reaching the distance in the left hand. The opening section has a catchy and memorable theme. The quieter, second section, is brief and the first idea soon reappears to conclude the piece. This selection is ideal for late intermediates.

Fun Run by British composer Jenny Walker is a fairly fast advanced level showcase solo. The spirit of a fun run is captured here, with interesting harmonies as the runners twist and turn and an underlying pace for everyone to follow.

Picking Lilacs, composed by Travis Lohmann, features light influences of jazz, as well as lyrically phrased melodies. Best suited for mid to late-intermediate pianists, this composition can work both as a contemplative opener for a concert, as well as middle interlude between selections. The light-hearted tone of this piece, as well as its whimsical nature is sure to be a perfect performance piece for any concert.

Exuberance and joy best describe this arrangement of Alleluia! Sing to Jesus by Lisa Shoemaker. Hemiolas and a quick tempo will give your student’s fingers a good workout!

Kensington Suite, composed by Barbara Becker, is a three-movement set of character pieces for late intermediate pianists that spans a variety of genres and will showcase the artistic skills of developing artists.

Intermezzo in B Flat Minor, composed by Rick Robertson, is an late-intermediate level Romantic lyrical piano solo. It appeals to pianists of all ages, and is suitable for recital and audition use.

This new lyrical solo from Ryan Chesser is perfect for sipping coffee at your window on wintry days. There are lots of opportunities here for expressiveness, rubato, and plenty of sparkly, crisp notes.

These Are Odd Times, by Stacy Fahrion, is a whimsically macabre collection of solos composed in odd meters. Rife with less common meters, shifting time signatures, and intricate contrapuntal textures, this collection provides a rewarding challenge for late-intermediate and advanced pianists.

O, Store Gun, mingled the Largo movement from Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Recordings for the Impressions songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

This is a twinkly little whimsical piece in which composer Stacy Fahrion combines Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with Row Row Row Your Boat. This whimsically macabre showcase solo will delight intermediates of all ages!