This comical little piece in C position features a simple rhythmic notation that demands counting due to the rests! This comical little piece in C position features a simple rhythmic notation that demands counting due to the rests!

This series for the adult Piano student offers a carefully leveled variety of solos and duets in an assortment of musical styles. The diverse choice of original music and arrangements from the beginning to intermediate levels provides the perfect means for the adult Piano student to discover and enjoy playing music from many different genres. This series for the adult Piano student offers a carefully leveled variety of solos and duets in an assortment of musical styles. The diverse choice of original music and arrangements from the beginning to intermediate levels provides the perfect means for the adult Piano student to discover and enjoy playing music from many different genres.

While this piece is full of suspense the swing eighths syncopations and triplet figures give it a sense of fun. An ascending chromatic scale and a chord passage that moves in half-steps help give this piece a spooky effect. Cool Ghouls also contains a variety of articulations including staccatos slurs and cross-hand playing to be both entertaining and instructive. While this piece is full of suspense the swing eighths syncopations and triplet figures give it a sense of fun. An ascending chromatic scale and a chord passage that moves in half-steps help give this piece a spooky effect. Cool Ghouls also contains a variety of articulations including staccatos slurs and cross-hand playing to be both entertaining and instructive.

Hear medieval minstrels come and play as rhythmic open fifths introduce the airy singing melody. The left hand plays a continuous ostinato while right-hand embellishments and thirds add melodic interest. This texture demands a delicate touch. Hear medieval minstrels come and play as rhythmic open fifths introduce the airy singing melody. The left hand plays a continuous ostinato while right-hand embellishments and thirds add melodic interest. This texture demands a delicate touch.

This fast swing chart from Rob Vuono features melodic and harmonic writing at its best. Even at this grade level Rob has provided suggested voicings for the rhythm section. Tenor sax has an optional written solo before a sax soli. An a cappella section is ideal to work on the timing of the horns without rhythm before a vamp kicks in building to the end. Great writing! This fast swing chart from Rob Vuono features melodic and harmonic writing at its best. Even at this grade level Rob has provided suggested voicings for the rhythm section. Tenor sax has an optional written solo before a sax soli. An a cappella section is ideal to work on the timing of the horns without rhythm before a vamp kicks in building to the end. Great writing!

The opening Adagio is excellent for working on a full-bodied sound while developing a moderate to weighty bow arm. The Allegro section can be performed either as a full tutti work or in a concerto grosso fashion giving you the flexibility of featuring your outstanding individual players while still programming the work with a younger ensemble. Outstanding! The opening Adagio is excellent for working on a full-bodied sound while developing a moderate to weighty bow arm. The Allegro section can be performed either as a full tutti work or in a concerto grosso fashion giving you the flexibility of featuring your outstanding individual players while still programming the work with a younger ensemble. Outstanding!

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Timothy Brown's Sky Sonatina is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. This late elementary solo contains three short movements: the first portraying a happy spirit using a combination of legato and staccato articulations the second in a lyrical legato style and the third creating a bright and peppy mood. This piece provides a perfect introduction to the sonatina form for the late elementary level student.Part of the Wtritten For You Series Timothy Brown's Sky Sonatina is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. This late elementary solo contains three short movements: the first portraying a happy spirit using a combination of legato and staccato articulations; the second in a lyrical legato style; and the third creating a bright and peppy mood. This piece provides a perfect introduction to the sonatina form for the late elementary level student.

Contents include: Jingle Bells - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - O Come All Ye Faithful - What Child is This? - Angels We Have Heard on High - Up on the Housetop - Silent Night - The Most Wonderful Day of the Year - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - A Holly Jolly Christmas - The Night Before Christmas Song - We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Contents include: Jingle Bells; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; O Come All Ye Faithful; What Child is This?; Angels We Have Heard on High; Up on the Housetop; Silent Night; The Most Wonderful Day of the Year; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; A Holly Jolly Christmas; The Night Before Christmas Song; We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

The Phantasie Variations Op. 12 were commissioned by Phyllis Alpert Lehrer for her Merkin Hall Debut Concert near Lincoln Center in 1980. The piece uses two 12-tone rows opening with the first row in retrograde as if regressing back into a subconscious dream state. The rows go through many transformations stylistically in a variety of expressive modes. At the end the row reappears in its natural state reverting back to conscious reality. The Phantasie Variations Op. 12 were commissioned by Phyllis Alpert Lehrer for her Merkin Hall Debut Concert near Lincoln Center in 1980. The piece uses two 12-tone rows opening with the first row in retrograde as if regressing back into a subconscious dream state. The rows go through many transformations stylistically in a variety of expressive modes. At the end the row reappears in its natural state reverting back to conscious reality.

Written for the intermediate level student this collection contains fresh new jazz solos that offer a wide variety of styles to choose from. Titles such as the light swing Stealing Away and the bright swing-style Take It In Stride provide a balanced mood to this repertoire. The composer suggests that students have fun and experiment improvising and creating their own unique way to play these pieces. Written for the intermediate level student this collection contains fresh new jazz solos that offer a wide variety of styles to choose from. Titles such as the light swing Stealing Away and the bright swing-style Take It In Stride provide a balanced mood to this repertoire. The composer suggests that students have fun and experiment improvising and creating their own unique way to play these pieces.

In this charming little Halloween scene a trick-or-treater is on the lookout for a ghost hiding ’round the corner. Early elementary students will enjoy playing the melody and singing the lyrics which tell the story. A teacher duet keeps the beat and builds the drama. Be ready to shout “boo!” on the octave jumps! In this charming little Halloween scene a trick-or-treater is on the lookout for a ghost hiding ’round the corner. Early elementary students will enjoy playing the melody and singing the lyrics which tell the story. A teacher duet keeps the beat and builds the drama. Be ready to shout “boo!” on the octave jumps!

A beautiful late elementary piece with a lyrical melodic line. A less complicated left hand accompaniment consisting of quarter notes and half notes will allow your students to play the left hand without losing the feel and flow of the waltz meter—a perfect recital piece.

The Native American Chief Hiawatha served as the inspiration behind this creative work. A rhythmic motif is immediately introduced and represents the beating drums often associated with this type of music. There are no tempo changes and a lyrical section offers a nice contrast with the opening and closing material. Very engaging.

A lively light-hearted piece featuring staccati dynamic contrasts and changing octaves. A lively light-hearted piece featuring staccati dynamic contrasts and changing octaves.

The classic tune Li'l Liza Jane is given a western treatment by veteran composer Stephen Bulla. The opening hoedown sets the mood for this light concert piece which includes a brief violin solo. Easy to put together and sure to delight your audience. The classic tune Li'l Liza Jane is given a western treatment by veteran composer Stephen Bulla. The opening hoedown sets the mood for this light concert piece which includes a brief violin solo. Easy to put together and sure to delight your audience.

This upbeat piece will delight students with easy-to-play repeated Latin-sounding rhythms and appealing lyrics. This upbeat piece will delight students with easy-to-play repeated Latin-sounding rhythms and appealing lyrics.

Students will love this Latin flavored solo. Teachers will love the optional duet that is superbly stylish. Lots of fun! Students will love this Latin flavored solo. Teachers will love the optional duet that is superbly stylish. Lots of fun!

With lush Spanish harmonies this composition serves as an introduction to rubato through its naturally expressive music. With lush Spanish harmonies this composition serves as an introduction to rubato through its naturally expressive music.

A bold stately piece in C minor. This piece offers the right hand an opportunity to explore a wide range on the keyboard. A bold stately piece in C minor. This piece offers the right hand an opportunity to explore a wide range on the keyboard.

Inspired by greats such as Shostakovich and Kabalevsky this quick-paced galop combines some slight comedic elements with intense rhythms as the entire work drives forward. Covering a wide gamut of styles and personalities this piece is sure to be a student and audience favourite. Energetic! Inspired by greats such as Shostakovich and Kabalevsky this quick-paced galop combines some slight comedic elements with intense rhythms as the entire work drives forward. Covering a wide gamut of styles and personalities this piece is sure to be a student and audience favourite. Energetic!