The Festival Collection Book 8-The repertoire in The Festival Collection Book 8 was selected for its superior artistic and pedagogical merit. The wide selection encompasses the finest pieces from the Baroque to Contemporary eras that meet the musical and technical needs of the advancing pianist. Based on Urtext sources and original manuscripts these compositions are ideal for recitals festivals competitions and auditions. The great variety of fabulous repertoire will help make selections easier and your student's performance successful. Included are 2 CDs with full performances by Helen Marlais Chiu-Ling Lin and Frances Renzi. About the Pieces and Composers contains interesting program notes and background info about the composers.

A playfully lyrical piece Sonatina for the Wiregrass makes a pleasing invitation for the student to explore the style of the three-movement sonata: Jubilee puts right-hand melodic phrasing and dynamics on display: Aria sings with a sequential theme and broken-chord accompaniment and Dance sums up the work with a fast Minuet. A lovely opportunity to show musicianship and understanding of the classical sonata form in a modern setting. A playfully lyrical piece Sonatina for the Wiregrass makes a pleasing invitation for the student to explore the style of the three-movement sonata: Jubilee puts right-hand melodic phrasing and dynamics on display; Aria sings with a sequential theme and broken-chord accompaniment and Dance sums up the work with a fast Minuet. A lovely opportunity to show musicianship and understanding of the classical sonata form in a modern setting.

Winner of the fifth Aliénor International Composition Competition for new harpsichord music Suite Española was inspired by the music of Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz and is written in a style accessible to a wide range of performers. The four movement suite includes Malagueña (an emotional song) Romanza (imitates guitar strumming) Seguidillas (a fast triple-meter dance) and Tango (romantic and passionate) exploring familiar Spanish themes. Winner of the fifth Aliénor International Composition Competition for new harpsichord music Suite Española was inspired by the music of Spanish composer Isaac Albéniz and is written in a style accessible to a wide range of performers. The four movement suite includes Malagueña (an emotional song) Romanza (imitates guitar strumming) Seguidillas (a fast triple-meter dance) and Tango (romantic and passionate) exploring familiar Spanish themes.

A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D. A very easy rocker for the beginning or developing jazz ensemble. There are no solos just straight ahead full ensemble blowing. The top written note for trumpet is D.

A melodic sounding piece which evokes images of sailing on the coral sea. For the early intermediate student Sailing the Coral Sea contains some not so traditional rhythmic figures for 6/8 time. The L.H. features some octave leaps in the intervals of a fifth. A melodic sounding piece which evokes images of sailing on the coral sea. For the early intermediate student Sailing the Coral Sea contains some not so traditional rhythmic figures for 6/8 time. The L.H. features some octave leaps in the intervals of a fifth.

Young ensembles will find this easy work very compatible with first-year technique. The first violin is the only instrument with eighth notes and all instrumental parts do not leave first position. Excellent for performance or rehearsal warm-up all year long. Young ensembles will find this easy work very compatible with first-year technique. The first violin is the only instrument with eighth notes and all instrumental parts do not leave first position. Excellent for performance or rehearsal warm-up all year long.

This delightful solo has a formal classical sound but includes humorous lyrics that students will love. The melody is played three times during the piece with the left-hand accompaniment becoming more complex with each repetition. Features a wonderful surprise at the end! This delightful solo has a formal classical sound but includes humorous lyrics that students will love. The melody is played three times during the piece with the left-hand accompaniment becoming more complex with each repetition. Features a wonderful surprise at the end!

This timeless spiritual classic gets the front burner treatment from Disney writer Chris Sharp. A lush opening chorale gives way to a driving New Orleans street beat with tenor solo (as written or with changes) and an easy shout chorus. A real cooker! This timeless spiritual classic gets the front burner treatment from Disney writer Chris Sharp. A lush opening chorale gives way to a driving New Orleans street beat with tenor solo (as written or with changes) and an easy shout chorus. A real cooker!

Inspired by the great Latin-jazz charts of the past Madrid offers a new chapter in this great big band tradition. No section is spared as all instruments of the ensemble are featured at different times. The work combines elements of modern jazz with the fiery elements of the Latin-jazz genre. The end really kicks it up a notch as the tempo and feel switch to Latin rock. This one is hot! (4:10) Inspired by the great Latin-jazz charts of the past Madrid offers a new chapter in this great big band tradition. No section is spared as all instruments of the ensemble are featured at different times. The work combines elements of modern jazz with the fiery elements of the Latin-jazz genre. The end really kicks it up a notch as the tempo and feel switch to Latin rock. This one is hot! (4:10)

The Three Nocturnes in this collection were selected because they are technically the easiest to play and they should be quite accessible to most intermediate students. For teachers who are looking for pathway literature to the Chopin Nocturnes these Three Nocturnes by Field are not only an excellent introduction to the romantic style but also masterworks in their own right. The Three Nocturnes in this collection were selected because they are technically the easiest to play and they should be quite accessible to most intermediate students. For teachers who are looking for pathway literature to the Chopin Nocturnes these Three Nocturnes by Field are not only an excellent introduction to the romantic style but also masterworks in their own right.

This energetic piece is highlighted by delightful rhythms and accessible 5ths. Open and blocked 5ths move easily in tandem in the A sections and coda while a singing minor melody in the B section provides an exciting contrast. Sure to be a big hit at recitals! This energetic piece is highlighted by delightful rhythms and accessible 5ths. Open and blocked 5ths move easily in tandem in the A sections and coda while a singing minor melody in the B section provides an exciting contrast. Sure to be a big hit at recitals!

Cute lyrics accompany this elementary piece about a boy who makes a mess of himself on school picture day. Cute lyrics accompany this elementary piece about a boy who makes a mess of himself on school picture day.

This accessible solo is a great introduction to the sounds of the Impressionist composers. Provides an opportunity to explore a variety of nuances with timbre texture range and pedal effects. This accessible solo is a great introduction to the sounds of the Impressionist composers. Provides an opportunity to explore a variety of nuances with timbre texture range and pedal effects.

Perfect for Halloween this piece is short and fun to play. Featuring a rousing ending this piece is highlighted by the key of D minor and pentascales in dotted rhythms. Perfect for Halloween this piece is short and fun to play. Featuring a rousing ending this piece is highlighted by the key of D minor and pentascales in dotted rhythms.

Explore the rich and important history of the Underground Railroad in this serious festival work. Opening with a solemn chorale themes in the cello and bass soon take on the character of traditional spirituals. As the piece moves into a lively allegro section the music becomes much more dramatic depicting the excitement nervousness and extreme courage displayed by those who were able to escape to freedom. Inspirational! Explore the rich and important history of the Underground Railroad in this serious festival work. Opening with a solemn chorale themes in the cello and bass soon take on the character of traditional spirituals. As the piece moves into a lively allegro section the music becomes much more dramatic depicting the excitement nervousness and extreme courage displayed by those who were able to escape to freedom. Inspirational!

Featuring quick scalar passages light arpeggios chromaticism and a full range of dynamics Fantasia is a wonderful addition to the late-intermediate repertoire. Featuring quick scalar passages light arpeggios chromaticism and a full range of dynamics Fantasia is a wonderful addition to the late-intermediate repertoire.

The familiar folk song Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair is the basis of this beautifully scored work in E minor. The melodic line occurs in various voices against a slightly contrapuntal accompaniment. With octave scoring in all voices this theme eventually becomes the impetus in the final measures. The familiar folk song Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair is the basis of this beautifully scored work in E minor. The melodic line occurs in various voices against a slightly contrapuntal accompaniment. With octave scoring in all voices this theme eventually becomes the impetus in the final measures.

Meander by the riverside in carefree style. This catchy melody with its easy syncopations happily takes players and listeners along. Clever use of knuckle rapping on the fallboard captures the “rock-skipping” effect. Sure to hook intermediate pianists on “swing.” Meander by the riverside in carefree style. This catchy melody with its easy syncopations happily takes players and listeners along. Clever use of knuckle rapping on the fallboard captures the “rock-skipping” effect. Sure to hook intermediate pianists on “swing.”

Celtic in style this programmatic work follows a waterway from gentle meandering beginnings to turbulent white-water adventures. After a lyrical and flowing beginning the piece eventually moves into a brief rustic section before returning to the gentle lines of the opening. River Song is a welcome addition to the repertoire – musical approachable and highly memorable. Beautiful writing for strings! (3:35) Celtic in style this programmatic work follows a waterway from gentle meandering beginnings to turbulent white-water adventures. After a lyrical and flowing beginning the piece eventually moves into a brief rustic section before returning to the gentle lines of the opening. River Song is a welcome addition to the repertoire – musical approachable and highly memorable. Beautiful writing for strings! (3:35)

Originally for violin and piano Robert D. McCashin has done an outstanding job of making the Largo and Allegro from Telemann’s Sonata in G accessible to string orchestras. The opening movement offers beautiful and lush harmonic content with solo lines trading between the upper and lower string voices. The Allegro includes interesting and independent lines for all instruments providing a substantive musical experience for each member of the ensemble. (4:00)Originally for violin and piano Robert D. McCashin has done an outstanding job of making the Largo and Allegro from Telemann’s Sonata in G accessible to string orchestras. The opening movement offers beautiful and lush harmonic content with solo lines trading between the upper and lower string voices. The Allegro includes interesting and independent lines for all instruments providing a substantive musical experience for each member of the ensemble. (4:00)