By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Willard A. Palmer
With these compositions, Mendelssohn wished to encourage interpretive skills in pianists by relying more on imagery than words. With the editor's helpful introduction, including performance suggestions, this co
By Felix Mendelssohn / ed. Maurice Hinson
In contrast to the numerous flashy "variations brilliantes" of the time, Mendelssohn composed his Variations sérieuses (Serious Variations) during the summer of 1841. These variations are considered to be among Me
By Gian Carlo Menotti / ed. Sylvia Watkins Ryan
Gian Carlo Menotti (1911--2007) is best remembered as an opera composer and founder of three international performing arts festivals. Menotti has left behind a lasting legacy of lyrical and accessible music.
By Gian Carlo Menotti / ed. Albert Mendoza
Italian-American composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti composed his first opera in English, The Old Maid and the Thief, in 1939. It was commissioned by NBC as a radio opera (to be performed on air) and was
Pianists at the late elementary level will experience a variety of jazz rhythms and styles in Martha Mier's Concertino in Jazz Styles. The first movement features a lyrical melodic line in the solo part accompanied by syncopated r
By Martha Mier
This intermediate level concerto in three movements for solo piano with piano accompaniment is beautifully composed in the classical style. The opening theme is strong and memorable and all technical passages are well within reach of inter
By Martha Mier
Playing duets with friends or family members is an exciting and fun aspect of piano study. The duets in Terrific Tunes for Two will encourage students to play with imagination. Both the primo and secondo parts are written at an equal level
By Franz Schubert / ed. Maurice Hinson
To capture the full, rich orchestral sound of this famous march, two intermediate level pianists will play at one keyboard, each supplying melodic material, textures and drama to the performance. Historical and perfo
By Beatrice A. Miller
In the Romantic style, this piece has three movements, with the cadenza in the third movement. The Oregon Music Teachers Association as a result of Ms. Miller being named Oregon's 1997-98 Composer of the Year commissioned Concerto No
By Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk & E. L. Lancaster
Minor Scale Pro, Book 1 introduces students to the seven white-key minor scales in a systematic way. Basics of building a natural minor scale are presented, first by learning the pattern of whole steps
By Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk & E. L. Lancaster
Minor Scale Pro, Book 2 introduces students to the five black-key minor scales in a systematic way. Basics of building a natural minor scale are presented, first by learning the pattern of whole steps
By Martha Mier
Left-hand dotted half notes with right-hand staccato intervals on beats two and three give this elementary piece in 3/4 meter a definite waltz feel. The melody is divided between the hands. Long melodic lines, comprised of skips and steps,
20 Favorite Pieces for Early Intermediate Through Intermediate Students from the Four Stylistic Periods of Piano RepertoireEd. E. L. Lancaster and Kenon D. Renfrow
The pieces in this collection have proven to be favorites of early intermediate through in
19 Favorite Pieces for Late Intermediate through Early Advanced Students from the Four Stylistic Periods of Piano RepertoireEd. E. L. Lancaster and Kenon D. Renfrow
The pieces in this collection have proven to be favorites of late intermediate through ea
By Moritz Moszkowski / ed. Maurice Hinson
Polish composer Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) wrote brilliant piano music similar to the early-Romantic style of Chopin, Mendelssohn and Schumann. Written for advancing pianists, each etude is a study in drama, mo
By Moritz Moszkowski / ed. Maurice Hinson
This Masterwork collection, edited by Maurice Hinson, contains performance analysis for each of the 20 studies. Biographical and historical information are also included. 56 pages.
By Moritz Moszkowski / ed. Maurice Hinson and Allison Nelson
The Spanish Dances, Op. 12, are probably Moszkowski's most famous piano works. These five duets are beautifully conceived for the piano and have a winning appeal. They often sound more difficult
By Modest Moussorgsky / ed. Nancy Bricard
Based on the autograph manuscript and earliest editions, editor Nancy Bricard addresses the sources and discrepancies between the various publications of Moussorgsky's most important contribution to piano literatu
Arr. Tom Gerou
Movie Heroes for Students, Book 1 is arranged at the late-elementary level. Dotted-quarter notes and triplets have been avoided with minimal use of eighth notes. Key signatures are limited to one sharp or flat. A maximum of two-note interva
Arr. Tom Gerou
Movie Heroes for Students, Book 2 is arranged at the early-intermediate level. Sixteenth notes and triplets have been avoided. Key signatures are limited to one sharp or flat. Chords contain a maximum of three notes in either hand and simpl
Arr. Tom Gerou
Movie Heroes for Students, Book 3 is arranged at the intermediate level. Sixteenth notes and triplets are included. Key signatures are limited to two sharps or flats. Chords contain a maximum of three notes in either hand. Mixed meter and 6
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Willard A. Palmer
Some of Mozart's most popular works are contained in this volume, including the "Fantasia in D Minor," the "Sonata in C Major" (first movement) and the "Turkish March" from the Sonata in A Major. Other se
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Willard A. Palmer / perf. Scott Price
The pieces in this book are arranged roughly in chronological order. They include the best of Mozart's childhood compositions through late works such as the famous "Sonata in C Major,"
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / ed. Willard A. Palmer / perf. Scott Price
This useful series, edited by Willard A. Palmer and others, features the easiest works of Mozart. All selections are presented in their original, un-simplified form and are organized i
