Level 1 Elementary Level-The familiar Danny Boy theme recalls Irish heritage in this elementary level arrangement. The familiar Danny Boy theme recalls Irish heritage in this elementary level arrangement.

NFMC 2016-2020 Federation Festivals Bulletin-NFMC Class: Very Difficult NFMC Class: Very Difficult

Level 4 Intermediate Level-Piano mastery tailored for busy teens and adults featuring an array of music from orchestra opera ballet vocal choral literature and folk songs in a five level series. Includes music appreciation stories and musical exploration through creative directions and explanations. Progress is easily adapted to each student's needs and may be used for children as young as age 10. Piano mastery tailored for busy teens and adults featuring an array of music from orchestra opera ballet vocal choral literature and folk songs in a five level series. Includes music appreciation stories and musical exploration through creative directions and explanations. Progress is easily adapted to each student's needs and may be used for children as young as age 10.

Level 1-NFMC 2016-2020 Federation Festivals Bulletin selection for Primary II-III. When they originated folk songs were passed along from one generation to another without written music. Many times they were sung unaccompanied. The melody of a simple accompaniment may also have been played on fiddle guitar banjo or whatever instrument was available. Over time different performers made little changes in both melody and words. In some instances there are now six or more variations of the same song. The tunes and lyrics in this book may be a little different than what is familiar to the teacher or student. Changes to music or words may certainly be made however it is recommendedthat any revised notes and lyrics be written on the pages where they are used. Duet accompaniments offer many possibilities for recitals and school events. The duets help provide valuable rhythmic training and ensemble experience. The duets are recommended for use at home as well as at the lesson. This volume includes 11 folk favorites: Bear Went over the Mountain - Bingo - Clementine - Goodbye Old Paint - John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt - She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain - Shoo Fly - Skip to My Lou - and more. NFMC 2016-2020 Federation Festivals Bulletin selection for Primary II-III. When they originated folk songs were passed along from one generation to another without written music. Many times they were sung unaccompanied. The melody of a simple accompaniment may also have been played on fiddle guitar banjo or whatever instrument was available. Over time different performers made little changes in both melody and words. In some instances there are now six or more variations of the same song. The tunes and lyrics in this book may be a little different than what is familiar to the teacher or student. Changes to music or words may certainly be made however it isrecommendedthat any revised notes and lyrics be written on the pages where they are used. Duet accompaniments offer many possibilities for recitals and school events. The duets help provide valuable rhythmic training and ensemble experience. The duets are recommended for use at home as well as at the lesson. This volume includes 11 folk favorites: Bear Went over the Mountain - Bingo - Clementine - Goodbye Old Paint - John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt - She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain - Shoo Fly - Skip to My Lou - and more.

Level 4 Intermediate Level-Mid intermediate piano solo collection featuring original pieces by Wesley Schaum that motivate and appeal to students of all ages. Based on popular music of various genres including ragtime jazz blues and boogie. 11 solos: Big Blast - Feelin' Moody - Going Overboard - Go Now! - Rainy Monday - Solid Sound - Square Bear - Strobe Globe - Supercharger - Sure Fire - Wacky Dimension. Mid intermediate piano solo collection featuring original pieces by Wesley Schaum that motivate and appeal to students of all ages. Based on popular music of various genres including ragtime jazz blues and boogie. 11 solos: Big Blast - Feelin' Moody - Going Overboard - Go Now! - Rainy Monday - Solid Sound - Square Bear - Strobe Globe - Supercharger - Sure Fire - Wacky Dimension.

Level Four-This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment based on the orchestration is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volumeincludes 13 favorites: America the Beautiful - Blue Danube Waltz - Carnival of Venice - Dixie - Maple Leaf Rag - Mexican Hat Dance - Minuet in F K2 (Mozart) - Minuet in G (Beethoven) - and more. This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment based on the orchestration is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volumeincludes13 favorites: America the Beautiful - Blue Danube Waltz - Carnival of Venice - Dixie - Maple Leaf Rag - Mexican Hat Dance - Minuet in F K2 (Mozart) - Minuet in G (Beethoven) - and more.

1 Piano 4 Hands Level 3 Early Intermediate-14 Christmas favorites arranged for early intermeidate level pianists: Adeste Fidelis - Away in a Manger - Deck the Hall - I Saw Three Ships - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Joy to the World - We Wish You a Merry Christmas - and more. 14 Christmas favorites arranged for early intermeidate level pianists: Adeste Fidelis - Away in a Manger - Deck the Hall - I Saw Three Ships - Jolly Old St. Nicholas - Joy to the World - We Wish You a Merry Christmas - and more.

1 Piano 4 Hands Level 2 Upper Elementary Level-NFMC 2016-2020 Piano Duet Event Primary II Selection 5 fun to play equal part duets for two students at one piano: Caissons Go Rolling Along (Edmund L. Gruber) - My Heart Ever Faithful (J.S. Bach) - Romanze (Beethoven) - Skip to My Lou (American folk song) - Swingin' Great (Wesley Schaum). NFMC 2016-2020 Piano Duet Event Primary II Selection 5 fun to play equal part duets for two students at one piano: Caissons Go Rolling Along (Edmund L. Gruber) - My Heart Ever Faithful (J.S. Bach) - Romanze (Beethoven) - Skip to My Lou (American folk song) - Swingin' Great (Wesley Schaum).

Level 2 Upper Elementary Level-20 favorites: Deck the Hall - First Noel - God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Here We Come A-Caroling - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - O Christmas Tree - Silent Night - We Three Kings - and more. 20 favorites: Deck the Hall - First Noel - God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Here We Come A-Caroling - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - O Christmas Tree - Silent Night - We Three Kings - and more.

Level 4 Early Intermediate Level-Designed so you can start anywhere in the book according to the season of the year: Appalachian Sunrise (Autumn) - Gliding (Autumn) - Funderal March of a Marionette (Halloween) - Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming (Christmas) - Fum Fum Fum (Christmas) - Nordic Spring (Spring) - Walking the Lakeshore (Spring) - Barefoot Frolic (Summer) - Scarborough Fair (Summer) - The Ash Grove (Summer) - Thunderere (4th of July) - George Washington (4th of July). Designed so you can start anywhere in the book according to the season of the year: Appalachian Sunrise (Autumn) - Gliding (Autumn) - Funderal March of a Marionette (Halloween) - Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming (Christmas) - Fum Fum Fum (Christmas) - Nordic Spring (Spring) - Walking the Lakeshore (Spring) - Barefoot Frolic (Summer) - Scarborough Fair (Summer) - The Ash Grove (Summer) - Thunderere (4th of July) - George Washington (4th of July).

Level 2 Late Elementary Level-This magnificent Christmas theme is great for recitals and family gatherings. This magnificent Christmas theme is great for recitals and family gatherings.

NFMC 2016-2010 Piano Duet Event Primary III-IV-Elementary I Selection-A great music educator once said Rhythm is caught not taught. Duet playing provides valuable experience developing a sense of rhythm. These duets are designed for two students at the same level - primo and secondo parts are of equal difficulty. Both parts are fun to learn because both players are given interesting acompaniments as well as melodies. It is suggested that a student alternate parts learning the primo part for one piece the secondo part for the next etc. This gives valuable sight-reading experience with both hands in treble clef and with both hands in bass clef. Duet playing provides an excellent opportunity for ear training too. Emphasis should be placed onlistening carefully to both parts so that the melody can be heard clearly and the accompaniment subdued. Book Two includes 12 duets: Blue Tail Fly - (She'll Be) Comin' Round the Mountain - Down by the Riverside - Jimmy Crack Corn (Blue Tail Fly) - Little David Play on Your Harp - Marines' Hymn - My Wild Irish Rose - You're a Grand Old Flag - and more. A great music educator once said Rhythm is caught not taught. Duet playing provides valuable experience developing a sense of rhythm. These duets are designed for two students at the same level - primo and secondo parts are of equal difficulty. Both parts are fun to learn because both players are given interesting acompaniments as well as melodies. It is suggested that a student alternate parts learning the primo part for one piece the secondo part for the next etc. This gives valuable sight-reading experience with both hands in treble clef and with both hands in bass clef. Duet playing provides an excellent opportunity for ear training too. Emphasis should be placedonlistening carefully to both parts so that the melody can be heard clearly and the accompaniment subdued. Book Two includes 12 duets: Blue Tail Fly - (She'll Be) Comin' Round the Mountain - Down by the Riverside - Jimmy Crack Corn (Blue Tail Fly) - Little David Play on Your Harp - Marines' Hymn - My Wild Irish Rose - You're a Grand Old Flag - and more.

Level 4 Intermediate Level-Music and games fun and playful but sometimes thoughtful or even silly combines progressive piano solos with a full-page activty coordinated with every piece. The lyrics express a wholesome attitude toward personal and social experiences while the activities include music notation and musical terms. Music and games fun and playful but sometimes thoughtful or even silly combines progressive piano solos with a full-page activty coordinated with every piece. The lyrics express a wholesome attitude toward personal and social experiences while the activities include music notation and musical terms.

Book 1 Pre-Primer Level-This method is for the very young or gifted beginner in pre-school through age 6. Using only letter names it remains off staff so students can develp hand-eye coordination fine motor control and gain a sense of rhythm. Optional teacher duet accompaniments included. All pieces are in the C Major or G Major hand position and use nursery rhymes and pre-school topics. Book 1/Pre-Primer starts with C-position and adds G-position. All pieces are played hands separately.This method is for the very young or gifted beginner in pre-school through age 6. Using only letter names it remains off staff so students can develp hand-eye coordination fine motor control and gain a sense of rhythm. Optional teacher duet accompaniments included. All pieces are in the C Major or G Major hand position and use nursery rhymes and pre-school topics. Book 1/Pre-Primer starts with C-position and adds G-position. All pieces are played hands separately.

Level Three-This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment based on the orchestration is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volumeincludes 13 classics including: Anchors Aweigh - Easy Winners - He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - La Cucaracha - Lullaby (Brahms) - March from the Nutcracker - Oh! Susanna - Star-Spangled Banner - Toreador March from Carment - You're a Grand Old Flag - and more. This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment based on the orchestration is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volumeincludes13 classics including: Anchors Aweigh - Easy Winners - He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - La Cucaracha - Lullaby (Brahms) - March from the Nutcracker - Oh! Susanna - Star-Spangled Banner - Toreador March from Carment - You're a Grand Old Flag - and more.

Level 1 Elementary Level-23 easy to play pieces with lyrics and illustrations: Angels We Have Heard on High - As With Gladness Men of Old - Auld Lang Syne - Away in a Manger - Beautiful Savior - Christmas Is Coming - Coventry Carol - First Noel - Friendly Beasts - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Go Tell It on the Mountain - Hark the Hearld Angels Sing - Here We Come A-Caroling (Wassail Song) - Holly and the Ivy - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - Little Town of Bethlehem - March of the Three Kings - Nazareth - O Come All ye Faithful - Silent Night - Twelve Days of Christmas.23 easy to play pieces with lyrics and illustrations: Angels We Have Heard on High - As With Gladness Men of Old - Auld Lang Syne - Away in a Manger - Beautiful Savior - Christmas Is Coming - Coventry Carol - First Noel - Friendly Beasts - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Go Tell It on the Mountain - Hark the Hearld Angels Sing - Here We Come A-Caroling (Wassail Song) - Holly and the Ivy - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Jingle Bells - Joy to the World - Little Town of Bethlehem - March of the Three Kings - Nazareth - O Come All ye Faithful - Silent Night - Twelve Days of Christmas.

Level 4-From basic counting to swing! Progressive presentation of note and rest recognition and value reinforces students understanding of rhythms and time signatures. From basic counting to swing! Progressive presentation of note and rest recognition and value reinforces students understanding of rhythms and time signatures.

Level Two-This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment based on the orchestration is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volumeincludes 12 favorites: The Entertainer - Hail to the Chief - Hallelujah Chorus - New Boogie - Peacherine Rag - Pomp and Circumstance - Scarborough Fair - Semper Fidelis - Sourwood Mountain - Stars and Stripes Forever - Symphony No. 39 - Wearing of the Green. This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment based on the orchestration is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volumeincludes12 favorites: The Entertainer - Hail to the Chief - Hallelujah Chorus - New Boogie - Peacherine Rag - Pomp and Circumstance - Scarborough Fair - Semper Fidelis - Sourwood Mountain - Stars and Stripes Forever - Symphony No. 39 - Wearing of the Green.

Level 3 Early Intermediate Level-Smart & Jazzy features original pieces by Wesley Schaum that motivate and appeal to students of all ages. Based on popular music of various genres including ragtime jazz blues and boogie. 11 Solos: Back Pack Blues - Blue Jean Blues - Get Smart - Get Up and GoGo - Jalopy Cat - Over the Top - Ramblin' - Runaround - She-Won't-Listen Blues - Trudging Along - Try It Again. Smart & Jazzy features original pieces by Wesley Schaum that motivate and appeal to students of all ages. Based on popular music of various genres including ragtime jazz blues and boogie. 11 Solos: Back Pack Blues - Blue Jean Blues - Get Smart - Get Up and GoGo - Jalopy Cat - Over the Top - Ramblin' - Runaround - She-Won't-Listen Blues - Trudging Along - Try It Again.

Combines note spelling with music appreciation stories for 28 composers. Combines note spelling with music appreciation stories for 28 composers.