By Martha Mier
Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important art f
By Martha Mier
Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important art f
Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important ar
By Robert D. Vandall
Chicagoland is a duet suite commissioned by the Salt Creek Music Teachers Association for it's Music of Robert Vandall Festival, 2015. The suite contains two movements, with primo and secondo parts leveled equally. "The Windy City" i
By Claude Debussy / ed. Maurice Hinson / perf. Scott Price
Composed between 1906 and 1908, the Children's Corner Suite was written to capture the essence of childhood with charm, grace and humor. Debussy's intention was to create moods and sensations and,
By Anton Arensky / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
Children's Suite (Canons), Op. 65 was composed in the late 1890s. All eight movements of the suite are written in canon form and are accessible to pianists at the early advanced level. This edition
Some of Chopin's best-loved works are contained in this volume. More advanced than 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections, familiar preludes, waltzes and mazurkas are joined by "Fantaisie-Impromptu," "Etude in E Major" and
Chopin's Etudes are the foundation of a new system of technical piano playing that was radical and revolutionary the first time they appeared. They are some of the most challenging and evocative pieces of all the w
By Frédéric Chopined. Willard A. Palmer
perf. Valery Lloyd-Watts
Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in more than 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still h
Although each study emphasizes an aspect of virtuoso piano technique, the etudes are some of the most effectively moving of all the concert works in piano literature. This 144-page volume includes the 24 Etudes,
Willard A. Palmer's excellent edition which includes performance suggestions in the footnotes, editorial additions to the score in gray print, and Klindworth's variant (ossia) for measure 72.
By Frédéric Chopined. Willard A. Palmer
perf. Valery Lloyd-Watts
The 10 pieces in this book are arranged in approximate order of difficulty and include "Album Leaf," the easiest mazurkas, preludes and more. Each are in their original form and retain the
The 24 Preludes, one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Preludes were writt
By Frédéric Chopined. Willard A. Palmer
perf. Idil Biret
The 24 Preludes, one in each major and minor key, are among Chopin's most masterful works. Ranging from miniatures for intermediate-level students to lengthier works for advanced pianists, the Prel
This valuable collection contains a wide variety of Chopin's compositions. Included are the most familiar mazurkas, preludes, waltzes, nocturnes, polonaises, etudes and the "Fantaisie-Impromptu." Extensive introduc
In this edition, Palmer provides fingering and offers suggestions for the performance of ornaments and other markings as revealed through the study of original sources. The introductory material includes a helpful
In this edition, Palmer provides fingering and offers suggestions for the performance of ornaments and other markings as revealed through the study of original sources. The introductory material includes a helpful
One of Chopin's finest works, Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49 is a sonata movement with short lento, sostenuto and adagio sostenuto sections. This edition contains numerous performance suggestions, and includes both origin
A painstakingly researched edition of all of the mazurkas presently known to be authentic works of Chopin; 57 in all. The mazurka, a Polish national dance in triple meter, was first introduced to the realm of art m
By Dan Fox and Dick Weissman
No matter what instrument you play, chords are an important part of your music. Chord Progressions: Theory and Practice breaks down how they're important and gives you all the information you need to create chords and use them
Arr. Robert D. Vandall
In Christmas Extravaganza, Book 1, Robert Vandall takes familiar songs and carols to a new level of pianism and creativity. Each piece is arranged with pianistic freedom appropriate to the song. The arrangements combine both fresh a
Arr. Robert D. Vandall
In Christmas Extravaganza, Book 2 Robert Vandall takes familiar songs and carols to a new level of pianism and creativity. The arrangements combine both fresh and familiar harmonies, unique melodic treatments, and interesting rhythm
Arr. Dan Coates
ISBN 10: 0-7579-4142-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-7579-4142-9
UPC: 654979098805
Titles:
(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
Believe (from "The Polar Express")
Christmas Mem'ries
Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)
Don't Save It Al
Arr. Martha Mier
Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Detailed articulation, dynamics, and pedal markings create a thoughtful and thorough performance.
