An artistic collection for students of all ages, Miniatures, Book 3 features a wide variety of images and moods. Some of the compositions are contemporary, while others reflect a historical style. All the pieces are designed to b
By Valerie Roth Roubos
Sure to be a modern classic, this witty, accessible collection is for the adventurous student. The pieces are 1or 2 pages but present an excellent survey in miniature of 20th century styles including contemporary harmonies and 5/4 m
The natural musicality present in this collection demands the same kind of careful attention that we expect from the standard canon of repertoire. These teaching pieces follow in the modern tradition of pedagogical wo
A summer cottage on a lake is the idyllic setting for this coloristic, lyrical solo. The piece begins with a beautiful left-hand melody accompanied by impressionistic right-hand chords. Teenagers as well as adults will enjoy playing this
by Mary Leaf
These imaginative and artistic solos give students experience with musical techniques and artistry that prepare them for more advanced literature. Being programmatic in nature, these compositions engage the senses, emotions, and imagination
Moroccan Breeze is an early intermediate level piece that has a subdued, light and smooth style. Students will enjoy the exotic sounding tonalities and subtle, syncopated rhythmic exchanges between the parts that create a mysterious
By Kevin Olson and Wynn-Anne Rossi
Book Five in this series is designed for the intermediate level student. Each unit is divided into four parts: Tools of the Trade; Let¹s Explore; Scanning the Score; Compose Your Own. Some of the unit topics included: co
By Andrey Komanetsky
Musical Treasures, Volume 2 is an original collection of contemporary compositions by Andrey Komanetsky that provides a wide variety of interesting pieces for the intermediate level student. The pieces are composed using a broad pale
This colorful recital piece is in Middle C position with staccato seconds imitating the "ruff ruff" and an optional teacher duet. The animated lyrics tell the tale of a precocious pet in a "fun and fast" tempo.
Composer: Kevin Olson
My Kind of Music, Book 3 is a collection of nine unique solos for the intermediate level student. Evocative of a Middle Eastern marketplace, the modal melody of On the Streets of Cairo is challenging fun with accidentals, while Snea
This “video game suite” is set in the future, when scientists have created tiny, adoptable dinosaurs. You are the top chef whose job is to feed the hungry little T-Rex! Five short movements (16-20 measures) with lyrics tell the stor
by Timothy Brown
In this collection, playing legato versus staccato, emphasizing melody in the left hand, exploring broken chords and extensions, balancing melody between the hands, and studying pieces with whole-tone patterns guide students and teachers
Wistful, lyrical melody in E flat major with a tinge of sadness—typically Irish! This “romantic short story” evokes images of Ireland’s countryside and lost love. An excellent piece for high school students or adults that require
by David Karp
This dynamic duet in F minor is very entertaining and quite fun to play! Students must have good rhythmic skills due to the Latin syncopations and sharp listening skills for precise ensemble playing but the work is well worth it. Ocho Pasos
One of the hippest pieces to come along in years, this two-piano concerto features a student part and a teacher (or somewhat more advanced student) part. The rocking first and third movements are contrasted by a slow and beautiful
This exciting new series will unlock your student’s imagination as they learn, play and perform these fun original solos! Six of the ten pieces are two pages in length; four are three pages long. Three have optional teacher/ sibli
Book 2 packs a punch with nine original solos that are fun to practice, play and perform! Students will want to play every piece in this interesting and varied collection.
This is Book 4 of Kevin’s latest series of fresh-sounding, exciting pieces. Most titles are four pages. There is the Nocturne romantique in 5/8 meter, a lazy blues piece titled Over Easy, a tarantella called Spiderdance and four o
My Kind of Music, Book 1 contains 10 imaginative early elementary to elementary original solos. Each of the solos is an expression of the unique idea stated at the beginning of the piece. These short explanations offer students qu
This toccata creates a vivid impression of the extraordinary beauty of the northern lights. Performers develop technical fluidity, artistic use of pedal, delicate touch, and left-hand voicing with right-hand coloration. The piece
This late intermediate level solo was commissioned for the 20th anniversary of the Jordan River Chapter of the Utah Music Teachers Association. Oquirrh, pronounced "Oak-er" means shining mountains. This piece displays the image of
Pedal Technique, Volume One introduces the pianist to simple pedal mechanics. Beginning with hammers, dampers, and strings, students will become familiar with the inside working of the piano.
By Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee
The Phantasie Variations, Op. 12 were commissioned by Phyllis Alpert Lehrer for her Merkin Hall Debut Concert near Lincoln Center in 1980. The piece uses two 12-tone rows, opening with the first row in retrograde, as if regre
Arr. Carol Matz
This series provides a wonderful opportunity for students to work on aspects of ensemble playing, such as dynamic balance and tempo control, while learning some of their favorite well-known pieces.
