Part of the Wtritten For You Series Mary Leaf's Above the Stars is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written in 6/8 time and in the key of G minor this late intermediate solo accurately depicts the mood of being suspended 'Above the Stars'. Its tender and floating effect is created through special melodic and harmonic qualities. This piece offers the intermediate level student several sixteenth-note passages that create the overall dreamy mood.Part of the Wtritten For You Series Mary Leaf's Above the Stars is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written in 6/8 time and in the key of G minor this late intermediate solo accurately depicts the mood of being suspended 'Above the Stars'. Its tender and floating effect is created through special melodic and harmonic qualities. This piece offers the intermediate level student several sixteenth-note passages that create the overall dreamy mood.

This lovely expressive piece opens with a tribute to J.S.Bach’s Prelude No. 1 from Book One of the Well-tempered Clavier then builds to a rich and powerful chordal section. These two musical ideas alternate throughout. The piece features legato pedal R.H. scale passages cross-hand arpeggios and chord inversions in both hands. This lovely expressive piece opens with a tribute to J.S.Bach’s Prelude No. 1 from Book One of the Well-tempered Clavier then builds to a rich and powerful chordal section. These two musical ideas alternate throughout. The piece features legato pedal R.H. scale passages cross-hand arpeggios and chord inversions in both hands.

Moderate swing piece features colorful jazz harmonies and a variety of left-hand accompaniments. Moderate swing piece features colorful jazz harmonies and a variety of left-hand accompaniments.

Outside the Box is a unique collection containing ten pieces that experiment with contemporary compositional techniques altering such elements as melody harmony and form to create a completely new sound. Students will learn interesting ways to create new sounds and have fun playing music that is definitely Outside the Box! Outside the Box is a unique collection containing ten pieces that experiment with contemporary compositional techniques altering such elements as melody harmony and form to create a completely new sound. Students will learn interesting ways to create new sounds and have fun playing music that is definitely Outside the Box!

Timothy Brown's exciting piece builds drama through energetic staccato 5ths and sparkling rhythms that climaxes with a stunning finale. Timothy Brown's exciting piece builds drama through energetic staccato 5ths and sparkling rhythms that climaxes with a stunning finale.

Contents include: America (my Country 'Tis of Thee) - America The Beautiful - Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Caissons Go Rolling Along - Columbia The Gem of the Ocean - The Marines' Hymn - The Stars and Stripes Forever - The Star-Spangled Banner - When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again - Yankee Doodle - You're A Grand Old Flag - and more. Contents include: America (my Country 'Tis of Thee); America The Beautiful; Battle Hymn of the Republic; The Caissons Go Rolling Along; Columbia The Gem of the Ocean; The Marines' Hymn; The Stars and Stripes Forever; The Star-Spangled Banner; When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again; Yankee Doodle; You're A Grand Old Flag; and more.

Simple march in F major is both cheerful and triumphant. Occasional use of eighth notes and a variety of articulation add to the character. Simple march in F major is both cheerful and triumphant. Occasional use of eighth notes and a variety of articulation add to the character.

A charming lyrical melody over a waltz accompaniment paints a sound picture of a traditional Paris scene. A charming lyrical melody over a waltz accompaniment paints a sound picture of a traditional Paris scene.

Click score above for a larger image For your developing group here's a very easy bossa nova chart to fit any group's playing level. No solos are needed to play this one and rhythmic reading consists of mostly whole notes and half notes. Harry Miedema's great changes flow over the Brazilian bossa beat in the rhythm section. An excellent change-of-pace tune for your beginning jazzers. Click score above for a larger image For your developing group here's a very easy bossa nova chart to fit any group's playing level. No solos are needed to play this one and rhythmic reading consists of mostly whole notes and half notes. Harry Miedema's great changes flow over the Brazilian bossa beat in the rhythm section. An excellent change-of-pace tune for your beginning jazzers.

Words and melody together capture the thrill of watching shooting stars at night. Written in G position with mostly stepping and skipping quarter notes it is an excellent easy-to-learn supplementary piece. The ending evokes the motion of stars disappearing across the sky. Words and melody together capture the thrill of watching shooting stars at night. Written in G position with mostly stepping and skipping quarter notes it is an excellent easy-to-learn supplementary piece. The ending evokes the motion of stars disappearing across the sky.

Its fluid rich melody and shimmering sounds will make it a performance favorite. Its fluid rich melody and shimmering sounds will make it a performance favorite.

Every child loves to play on the swings slide see-saw and jungle gym at the park. This piece playfully captures the imagery of chilren playing in the park. Every child loves to play on the swings slide see-saw and jungle gym at the park. This piece playfully captures the imagery of chilren playing in the park.

This piece drills the I IV and V7 chords in A minor. Late elementary students will love the expressive melody and tempo changes of this piano solo.

Charming solo features a beautiful interaction of melody and harmony. The student is allowed to focus on expressive dynamics and phrasing. Charming solo features a beautiful interaction of melody and harmony. The student is allowed to focus on expressive dynamics and phrasing.

Charming elementary solo is written in 5-finger positions with fanciful left-hand cross-over effects. This provides practice in legato and staccato techniques and promotes freedom on the keyboard. Charming elementary solo is written in 5-finger positions with fanciful left-hand cross-over effects. This provides practice in legato and staccato techniques and promotes freedom on the keyboard.

In Recital for the Advancing Pianist features artisically-engaging arrangements by FJH composers Kevin Olson and Nancy Lau. Includes a selection of lyrical pieces as well as audience showstoppers.

Rob Vuono has consistently had his beginning jazz charts performed at Midwest. Written for his daughter this phenomenal easy swing chart is full of energy. Trombones have some optional plunger work that really enhances the overall effect. Occasional piano fills are written out along with the rest of the rhythm. Consider this strongly for your next performance. Rob Vuono has consistently had his beginning jazz charts performed at Midwest. Written for his daughter this phenomenal easy swing chart is full of energy. Trombones have some optional plunger work that really enhances the overall effect. Occasional piano fills are written out along with the rest of the rhythm. Consider this strongly for your next performance.

This rock medley gives a Broadway-style treatment to some of the most beloved patriotic tunes including America Yankee Doodle The Marines’ Hymn Battle Hymn of the Republic and Stars and Stripes Forever. A grand introduction in a slow 3/4 swing quickly moves into the rock medley that will surely captivate your audience. Very easy to put together with nothing but solid ensemble writing and a great field drum break toward the end of the chart! This rock medley gives a Broadway-style treatment to some of the most beloved patriotic tunes including America Yankee Doodle The Marines’ Hymn Battle Hymn of the Republic and Stars and Stripes Forever. A grand introduction in a slow 3/4 swing quickly moves into the rock medley that will surely captivate your audience. Very easy to put together with nothing but solid ensemble writing and a great field drum break toward the end of the chart!

There’s no riddle when it comes to the success of Rob Vuono’s jazz charts! His ability to create a complex sounding chart that is extremely easy to play makes this one a guaranteed winner. Starting off with a simple swing 2 feel the chart builds into a steady 4. A brief interlude drops the key down a half step before moving back up creating the illusion of a key change without one ever occurring! Fabulous writing by one of the top jazz arrangers in the country!There’s no riddle when it comes to the success of Rob Vuono’s jazz charts! His ability to create a complex sounding chart that is extremely easy to play makes this one a guaranteed winner. Starting off with a simple swing 2 feel the chart builds into a steady 4. A brief interlude drops the key down a half step before moving back up creating the illusion of a key change without one ever occurring! Fabulous writing by one of the top jazz arrangers in the country!

Timothy Brown’s beautiful left-hand melody includes just the right touch of a blocked interval accompaniment. A lovely dance piece this solo features a very musical middle section and added pedal for color. Timothy Brown’s beautiful left-hand melody includes just the right touch of a blocked interval accompaniment. A lovely dance piece this solo features a very musical middle section and added pedal for color.