Theory Time® Reproducible Series: Test Pack Middle School/High School 1A

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Mission: X Get in the Game! is a sport-themed, short-form method-style songbook, for late beginners with a focus on triplets and swing-style eighth notes. Each block begins with “Mission Training” that contains a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.

An absolute student-saver showcase solo for late beginners who want music that sounds cool and looks impressive. This is the easiest version of End Game found from the ever-popular Spotlight Solos Volume 1 collection by Jennifer Eklund. This is the version of End Game that is on the NFMC Bulletin list.

No Limits, a fast & flashy favorite by Jennifer Eklund, presented in a new extended remix version to suit occasions like talent shows, competitions, and festivals that require pieces with a longer run-time. When played at the suggested tempo, this version clocks in at just over 3:30.

Recordings for the Easy Christmas Solos holiday songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Passing Moments, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing in the key of D major, lyrical phrasing, crossovers, and rubato. Part of the Fired Up Level Two method book.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen arranged as an evenly-leveled duet for two late beginners, with a little splash of “End Game” mixed in. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Together songbook.

Smooth Sailing, an easy lyrical favorite by Jennifer Eklund, presented in a new extended remix featuring “Contemplation” from the Simple Serenity songbook, to suit occasions like talent shows, competitions, and festivals that require pieces with a longer run-time. When played at the suggested tempo, this version clocks in around 4:00.

Star Search is part of “The Getaway” choose-your-own-adventure-style book series by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick, that allows the student to choose how their musical adventure unfolds. Featuring twelve showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers, this collection is ideal for beginners and late-beginners of all ages. Take a spectacular journey to outer space or become a sports superstar, you decide what happens first!

Swing ’n’ Sway in lead sheet format with structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.

Joy to the World, arranged as an easy multi-level solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Holiday Classics: Volume 2 songbook.

Sittin’ Pretty, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a laid-back swing solo ideal for late beginners and early intermediates. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.

Get ready to deck those halls again! Tree Trimmin’ Trios Volume Two features eight holiday favorites arranged as easy trios for late beginners by Kris Skaletski. These showcase ensemble pieces will shine brightly at your next holiday recital!

A Song for All Seasons is a celebratory collection that can be enjoyed year-round by late beginners. Each season includes an arrangement of one of Vivaldi’s concertos from “The Four Seasons,” followed by two original season-specific solos composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Petite Ballerina is an expressive lyrical piano solo in F major by Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners of all ages. A perfect introduction to legato phrasing and maintaining a delicate left-hand accompaniment pattern.

Prelude for Peace, composed by Rick Robertson, is an elementary level solo that uses pedal to give a hazy, serene effect. It briefly quotes the old round “Dona Nobis Pacem.”

Easy Perfect Patterns is a collection of twelve fun and engaging pieces composed by Chrissy Ricker. Graded for late beginners, these pattern-based pieces will delight students of all ages!

Blazin’ is a fast, pattern-based, minor-key showcase solo for late beginners and part of the Fired Up Level 2 method book for older beginners.