Classics for the Advancing Pianist: Edward MacDowell, Book 2

2017-2020 NFMC Federation Festivals Bulletin | Piano Solo Event | Very Difficult Class 1 | Very Difficult Class 2

by Edward MacDowell

The Classics for the Advancing Pianist series provides motivating, enjoyable literature of substantial quality for developing keyboard artists. The pieces in these books, written by Edward MacDowell and ordered in a logical progression from volume to volume, help the performer work within his or her abilities while developing playing and listening skills. This standard teaching repertoire will help build technique and musicianship, as well as offer hours of personal enjoyment. "Hungarian, Op. 39, No. 12," "Improvisation, Op. 46, No. 4," "Scotch Poem, Op. 31, No. 2," and "Shadow Dance, Op. 39, No. 8" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

ISBN 10: 1470626993
ISBN 13: 9781470626990
UPC: 038081506562

Titles:

• Preface
• Edward MacDowell
• About the Music
• Sung Outside the Prince's Door, Op. 4, No. 1
• The Brook, Op. 32, No. 2
• Scotch Poem, Op. 31, No. 2*
• To an Old White Pine, Op. 62, No. 7
• Improvisation, Op. 46, No. 4*
• Shadow Dance, Op. 39, No. 8*
• To a Water Lily, Op. 51, No. 6
• Hungarian, Op. 39, No. 12*

* These pieces were specifically chosen for the 2017-2020 NFMC Festivals Bulletin