Theory Time® Reproducible Series: Middle School/High School 3B

The Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by Chrissy Ricker, in a ragtime style featuring bits of Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer.” This piece is part of the Medley Magic Volume 2 songbook.

Gabriel Faure’s iconic Pavane arranged for intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This is an extended version based on the version from the Piano Pronto: Movement 5 method book.

A Spell to Find Balance, composed by Stacy Fahrion, is an intermediate piece in A minor designed to ease pianists into improvising. The left-hand part is a two-bar ostinato, and keeping with the theme of balance, all of the right-hand rhythms are palindromic, the same forwards as they are backwards over two bars. The structure of the piece is also mirror-like.

All Creatures of Our God and King in a contemporary setting by Lisa Shoemaker for your early intermediate level students! A touch of syncopation offers modern flair to this traditional hymn tune.

The Magical Garden, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, is a flashy lyrical solo for early intermediates and beyond. This piece is part of the Star City Solos songbook.

Snow Ride by British composer Jenny Walker is an evenly-leveled duet for two intermediate players. Apart from the introduction, the secondo player provides the rhythmic drive and the primo player has a slower, calmer feel. There is a gentle, steady flow depicting a horse-drawn carriage being driven through the snow.

Learn about Beethoven’s life while playing finely-crafted arrangements of his most popular melodies. Music and materials by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund.

Once Upon a Time is a whimsically macabre solo composed by Stacy Fahrion that is part of the songbook of the same title. This eerie showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and beyond.

Wind Whirls, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level showcase solo. Its passages divided between the hands give it a showy effect, with some interesting harmonies.

Harvest Time is a lively, hoe-down style character piece by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. With a little touch of jazzy flair and its varied sectional form, this piece will delight students and audiences alike!

Castle in the Clouds is an elegant solo for advancing early intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase solo is a great way to introduce syncopation and an advanced key signature since the piece requires very few shifts in hand position.

We Wish You a Jazzy Christmas arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. The elegant setting with lush jazz harmonies will be a great fit for holiday performances.

Hymne, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical solo with a mature sound. It is highly melodic and suitable for recital or service use.

Get That Train! is an upbeat swinging trio for early intermediates composed by Jenny Walker. Includes a full conductor’s score and parts for each player to practice separately.

The Sliding Thumbs Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is an upbeat ragtime-style solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

Wayfaring Stranger is a sophisticated violin solo for intermediate players of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this piece well suited for recitals and other performance opportunities.

Every pianist needs Happy Birthday in their repertoire, and this ragtime version by Chrissy Ricker is a fresh take on the familiar classic! Perfect for early intermediates of all ages.

Recordings for the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.