Theory Time® Reproducible Series: First Grade Pack

Hark the Herald Angels sing easy duet is ideal for a beginning level student and a teacher. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas for Two songbook.

Recordings for the Stage Left Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Rompin’ Rio is a Latin style, minor-key duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.

Roll the Dice is a 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.

Over the River & through the Woods, from the First Christmas Solos songbook, is a primer level holiday solo with teacher duet ideal for beginners of all ages. Music can be taught by note, rote, or finger number.

The Theory Time Placement Tests coordinate with the Workbook Series, and are an effective diagnostic tool to evaluate a new student or a transfer student on their current knowledge of music theory and aural skills. This reproducible packet includes eight levels of Placement Tests, eight levels of Ear Training Tests, a Teacher Evaluation Chart for written and aural tests, and a Teacher Ear Training Guide for each level. Answers are included for written and aural tests. This addition to the Theory Time curriculum will make a big impression on new and prospective students and parents!

Bring Your “A” Game is an easy minor-key solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on articulations and easy crossovers, and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Recordings for the Simple Serenity songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Escape Hatch, is a spooktacular minor-key solo for beginners. This piece, which is ideal for first-year students, is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional teacher duet part.

A Minor Mystery, is a spooktacular showcase solo for beginners. This piece, which is ideal for first-year students, is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional Latin-style teacher duet part.

Swirling Seas, by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy ambient duet for two beginners. This piece is featured in the “Simple Serenity” songbook.

Simple Sensations is a must-have collection of thirteen easy showcase solos composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher for beginners of all ages. While each piece stands alone, this book also includes contemporary, lush teacher duet parts to maximize the fun!

O Come All Ye Faithful duet is ideal for a beginning level student and a teacher. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas for Two songbook.

Wayfaring Stranger is an easy, contemplative sacred solo for primers & beginners that includes a harmonically lush teacher duet part.

A Night in Transylvania, by Chrissy Ricker, is a spooky minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the “Creature Features” songbook.

Just Fun is a collection of fifteen preparatory level solos by award-winning composer Barbara Becker. These sophisticated, short character pieces are ideal for beginners of all ages and offer the perfect stage to work on articulations, basic phrasing, and dynamics.

Ode to a Dark Star is a minor-key version of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” arranged as a trio for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This is a fun spin on a familiar melody and serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.

Piece of My Heart, composed by Jane Tate, is a lyrical duet perfect for beginners of any age. It can be taught by finger numbers, rote, or traditional note reading.