41 works by prominent 20th Century American G. Schirmer composers, including: Antheil, Barber, Creston, Diamond, Gould, Hovhaness, and Muczynski. Includes biographical notes.
“Overture” has been defined as an introduction to something more substantial. Dennis Alexander's Overture series is just that! Magical Overtures is the second of three and includes 10 original pieces perfect for auditions, f
“Overture” has been defined as an introduction to something more substantial. Dennis Alexander's Overture series is just that! Magnificent Overtures is the final volume and features repertoire perfect for auditions, festivals
This collection is for teacher wanting to prepare students for the Romantic style early in the development of the student. Since no intervals larger than a 6th are used, these are good for small hands. Offers a lot of variety
Nocturnes represent quiet and meditative night music. Typically found in nocturnes are lyrical melodic lines, beautiful harmonies, and left-hand arpeggiated accompaniment patterns. Each nocturne in this collection has these q
A perfect collection for pre-teen and teenage students who are picky with what repertoire they want to study and play. Diverse and contemporary writing that advance skills and showmanship. Each book contains eight piano solos t
Seven of the most melodic, charming waltzes you've ever heard! Austin succeeds in making each waltz a miniature gem destined to be a student and teacher favorite for years to come. Note that the most recent printing in 2024 feat
About Sheet Music Plus Level 10 (Advanced): Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed. This title has selections that range in difficulty from SM
This is another fantastic book of eclectic pieces that will keep your high school students practicing! Jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, Latin, and lyrical compositions make up this interesting collection. Composers Timothy Brown, Edwin McL
Flowing winds, with beautiful images of a night sky and an exotic destination. Follow the winds as they move through wispy clouds. The student part remains in one position except for occasional left hand cross-over to similar me
10 striking piano solos beautifully written to foster understanding and love of music. Titles: Beneath the Stars • Celebration! • The Chase • Fair Winds • The Falcon's Flight • Fiesta Friday • Moonlight Mystery • Prelude in A Min
Students experience the lyrical qualities and stylistic aspects of music of the Romantic period in this pedagogical collection. Most importantly teachers will find that these intermediate-level preludes offer a valuable preparat
Best known for his settings of spirituals and influence on Dvorák, Henry T. Burleigh was a celebrated baritone, and a prolific composer of original works. This suite of six atmospheric scenes of the American south, inspired by
Aaron Copland's "Scherzo Humoristique," written in 1920, is indeed musically humorous as it depicts the skittering rodent and sinister feline in a demanding, but very enjoyable etude setting, using complex 1/16 note patterns, gl
A collection of elementary solos by Kevin Costley lets students explore a world of movement and color. These pieces are easy to read, and include exploration of dynamics, phrasing and articulation, with no teacher accompaniment
The beautiful, hazy-blue mountains, flowing rivers, waterfalls, and magnificent vistas of the Smokies are highlighted in this collection. Some titles are: Deer in the Cove, A Peaceful Mountain Trail, The Newfound Gap, and Smokey
Softly Whisper is an artistic and lyrical late elementary solo, appealing to younger students as well as adults. The piece is written in the key of G Major, and contains easy position changes, and harmonic pedaling.
A nostalgic remembrance of a memorable trip to Rome, this bitter-sweet waltz staring in C minor, followed by a contrasting section in C major. It presents an artistic study for short phrases and legato pedaling throughout.
Danielpour, Richard. Published by Associated Music, New York. Copyright 1993. This new piano piece juxtaposes the musical depic-tion of dream life and waking life, extracting bell-like sounds from the instrument. Has been
The composer doesn’t know what inspired her to write a collection of beginner solos about insects, but she grew much fonder of the creepy little creatures after “trying to put myself in the bug’s position.” These early elementa
The composer doesn’t know what inspired her to write a collection of beginner solos about insects, but she grew much fonder of the creepy little creatures after trying to imagine herself in the bug’s position. These Elementary
An early elementary piano solo “Around a Roundabout” incorporates lyrics and an optional piano accompaniment. Both hands remain in F five-finger position, using both F major and F minor. There is carefully placed hand-over-hand moti
A mysterious-sounding piece, “Dreamcatcher” is a late elementary piece in common time using both whole tone scales in five finger patterns, hand-over-hand motion, some syncopation, and melodies split between the hands.
