By Abram Chasins
American composer Abram Chasins became well known for his solo piano suite Three Chinese Pieces (1926). Each movement sounds out the mood implied by its title: sorrow ("A Shanghai Tragedy"), romance ("Flirtation in a Chinese Garden"), and
By Larisa Suknov
This descriptive music makes it easy to imagine each circus scene - excellent for building student motivation. While ideal for a circus-theme recital, this music will add humor and levity to any program. For “Clumsy Clown,” the composer
by Sondra Clark
Pianists and audiences alike will find these imaginative duets immediately appealing. With Poulenc-like playfulness, 3+3+4 combines groups of eighth notes in a rhythmically unconventional way. Players will revel in its wry humor and bright
By Larry Alan Smith
The March 2016 concert at Camerata Musicale Sulmonese (Sulmona, Italy) featured a number of world premieres of Smith's works, including the Ave Maria (below) and his Three Pieces for Piano. On a trip to Mexico City in 2015, Smith was
by Sondra Clark
This three movement suite offers both duet partners incredible creative variety; a mixture of ragtime and blues with a contemporary flair.
This elementary level collection of jigs is written for one piano, four hands providing the elementary pianist with a cheerful selection of Scottish Jigs from which to choose. Can be performed as an entire group or as ind
ed. by Weekley & Arganbright
Features three favorite sonatinas by Czerny, Spindler, and Weber. The compositions are presented in score form (primo over secondo) for analyzing all parts at once and for easier rehearsing.
Translated from the Portuguese as “Sparrow in the Cornmeal,” Tico-Tico no Fubà is a Brazilian choro song. Originally composed by Zequinha de Abreu, and arranged by Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk, the familiar tune of Tico-Tic
Composer: Danny Elfman
11 selections from the 1993 Christmas movie hit from Tim Burton and Disney, arranged in our unique big-note piano notation for beginning pianists.
By Dave Brubeck, Iola Brubeck, and Paul Desmond / arr. Bruce Nelson
The Dave Brubeck Quartet's 1959 album Time Out changed the sound of jazz and American music. Brubeck's experimentation with meter, harmony and even Turkish rhythms eventually earned him t
The late intermediate solo contains a beautiful lyrical melody over a left hand that features broken chords, cross-overs, and rolled chords. Written in the key of A-flat major, the melody includes scale figures and arpeggiated c
This collection offers ten arrangements for the accomplished pianist that can be used throughout the entire church year! With hymn adaptations ranging from majestic to reflective, this resource is a breathtaking addition to your music ministry. Of note, A
This collection of ten piano solos is a musical celebration of outdoor sights and activities, including hiking, camping, forest animals, and more. The music encourages elementary pianists to combine imagination and technique as th
by James Bastien
Bastien Piano Solos. Late Intermediate Level piece for the Piano Solo Event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. Sheet music. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.GP178).
This piece was premiered at the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy as a digital keyboard and piano. The piece can also be played as a 4-hand piano duet, or by one performer with digital sequencer. The powerful maestoso opening
The word toccata comes from the Italian word toccare (to touch). Such virtuosic pieces for the keyboard typically display the performer's technique. Each piece in this collection provides an opportunity to demonstrate dexterity comb
The word toccata comes from the Italian word toccare (to touch). Such virtuosic pieces for the keyboard typically display the performer's technique. Each piece in this collection provides an opportunity to demonstrate dexterity comb
Author: Todd Lowry
Learn to play 13 recent hits complete with instruction, music and recorded demos. The songs in this collection encompass a wide variety of styles within today's pop and rock music for piano: the driving rock of “Clocks,” the mellow aco
By: Chrissy Ricker
These duets will send listeners’ toes a tapping. A delightfully diverse celebration
of dance music including a square dance (“Rodeo Stomp”), boogie (“Keep
Rockin’”), tango (“Fire and Ice”), soft shoe (“Top Hat and Tails”), tarantella
By Wynn-Anne Rossi
One of the most exciting times as a child is losing a tooth and knowing that the Tooth Fairy will be stopping by! Students can now relive over and over the fun and excitement of losing their first tooth by playing this solo written in 4
