Theory Time® Reproducible Series: High School 5B

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today in a majestic setting arranged by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. This sacred Easter classic is full of lush modern harmonies and will be enjoyed by late intermediates of all ages. Includes a full sheet of lyrics with all verses.

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

Waiting is a haunting, contemporary style piano solo for late intermediate/early advanced students by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This is a beautifully expressive lyrical showcase piece for maturing students of all ages.

Joy to the World, combined with “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” from The Messiah, in a jubilant setting for late intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Jingle Bells arranged for piano solo in a contemporary lyrical style. Ideal for recitals or just to impress friends & family! Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

This packet, along with High School 5B, is what you want to use for a High School band, choir, orchestra or theory class that is preparing for an AP theory test. Concepts include:Pre-test, simple & compound intervals, scale degree names, major & minor circle of 5ths, voice-leading rules in 4-part harmony, plagal cadence, V7 resolutions, doubling rules, figured bass. Answer booklet included!

Autrefois (In Olden Days), composed by Rick Robertson, is a late intermediate lyrical solo that is an appropriate repertoire piece for recitals, contests, and festivals. It recalls the Paris of the late nineteenth century, with its evocation of early Impressionism. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 3 songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Day by Day, by Rick Robertson is an early-advanced arrangement of the beloved Swedish hymn tune by Oscar Ahnfelt. It is useful for recital or worship use.

Queen of the Night’s Vengeance Aria, from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, arranged as an intermediate piano solo arrangement by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Piano Pronto: Encore method book.

Triumphant, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an uplifting pop-style solo for late intermediates.

Deck the Halls sheet music medley with Deck the Halls and Swedish holiday favorite “Nu tändas tusen juleljus.” Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Classics Volume 2 holiday songbook.

Goodnight, Sweet Dreams is a Composers Today award winning composition by Lisa Donovan Lukas. An inspirational contemporary lyrical showcase solo, ideal for the advanced student.

Carol of the Bells Fantasia is a contemporary showcase solo for advanced players of a holiday standard. This arrangement by Rebekah Trevelise will make for an impressive holiday recital showstopper!

Goldeneyes’ Farewell is a gorgeous impressionistic tribute to ten migrating Goldeneye ducks that Debbie Center photographed in front of her Minnesota lake home. Ideal for intermediate level pianists.

Bittersweet is a dramatic contemporary lyrical solo composed by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This minor-key showcase piece will delight late-intermediates of all ages!

Silent Night arranged in a serene lyrical style for late intermediates by Stacy Fahrion.

Waltz for a Six-Legged Octopus by Stacy Fahrion begins whirling gently in 6/8 time, but the real hexapus waltzing starts when the piece shifts to 9/8. This waltz, ideal for intermediates, is for anyone who has ever felt like they’re missing something that everyone else has.

This is an original work by Jenny, depicting the journey made by a Troika, a Russian vehicle drawn by three horses over a snow-clad landscape. The dotted rhythm of right-hand notes gives a ragtime-like feel to the piece. The mood is cheeky and jovial, an intermediate-level thrill ride.