10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Just in time...I'm finished!
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And with a mere two hours to go (before everyone else on the staff would have to come in to work on Monday to help me finish my inventory, a prospect with which, I can assure you, no one was pleased), I completed my hand count of EVERY SINGLE BOOK in the sheet music department! This is no small feat, I assure you.
And now I'm looking forward to a new year. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year, and I wish you every blessing! I'll resume posting next week, see you then.
And now I'm looking forward to a new year. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year, and I wish you every blessing! I'll resume posting next week, see you then.
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Recital Theme: A Superhero Recital!
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As with all of my recital theme posts, you can certainly take this and run with it. It was actually a lot harder to find superhero-themed music than I thought it would be, so I sort of had to fudge it and radically expand my search keywords. But the snack and decoration ideas are great - make sure to check those out!
-EARLY ELEMENTARY-
Captain Candy, by Glover, Alfred# FDPS00001
A Happy Secret, by LF Olson, Alfred# 2372
Super Kids Parade, by Goldston, Alfred# 19680
-ELEMENTARY-
5-Finger Movie Heroes, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 32009 - Contains: The Dark Knight Overture (from The Dark Knight) * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Raiders March (from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) * Star Wars ("Main Theme" from Star Wars) * Theme from Superman * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) (from Pirates of the Caribbean)
5-Finger Movie Heroines, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 32143 - Contains: Ahsoka's Triumphant Theme (from Star Wars: The Clone Wars) * Colors of the Wind (from Walt Disney'sPocahontas) * Lyra (from The Golden Compass) * Mamma Mia (from Mamma Mia!) * The New Girl In Town (from Hairspray) * Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) * Princess Leia's Theme (from Star Wars) * The Wind Beneath My Wings (from Beaches) * Wonder Woman (from Wonder Woman)
Hero's Dance, by Vogel, Hal Leonard# HL00420136 in collection 'Preparatory Piano Literature - Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics with opt. Teacher Duets'
Raiders March (from Indiana Jones), arr. Gerou, Alfred# 31502
The Dark Night Overture, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 31863
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Hero's Dance, by Bennett, Alfred# 881453
Movie Heroes for Students Book 1, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 37459 - Contains: Batman Theme * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Luke and Leia (from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi) * The Medallion Calls (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman
Raiders March (from Indiana Jones), arr. Gerou, Alfred# 31384
The Chase, by Lancaster, Alfred# 14204
-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
Close Caper!, by Alexander, Alfred# 5410
Heroic Event, by L.F. Olson, Hal Leonard# HL00406052
Hometown Hero in collection 'Tango in the Outfield', by Dolen, Kjos #WP580
Movie Heroes for Students Book 2, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 37460 - Contains: Batman Theme * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * He's a Pirate (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Princess Leia's Theme (from Star Wars) * Raiders March (fromRaiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman * Wonder Woman
-INTERMEDIATE and BEYOND-
Hero's Dream in collection 'Best of Jim Brickman', by Jim Brickman, Alfred #AF9735
Midnight Chase, by Goldston, FJH# W9051 (easy piano)
Movie Heroes for Students Book 3, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 37461 - Batman Returns * Harry and Hermione (from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * He's a Pirate (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Marian's Theme (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman * Wonder Woman (Intermediate)
A Hero Victorious in collection 'Fantastic Fingers Book 5', by C. Goldston, FJH# FJH1478 (late intermediate)
The Masked Horseman in collection 'The Virtuosic Performer, Book 2', by M. Goldston, Alfred# 16509 (intermediate)
*DUETS AND ENSEMBLES*
I Am a Superhero in collection 'Simply Silly Duets', by Olson, FJH# FJH1549 - Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Power Play, by Robert Vandall, Alfred# 88399 - Late Intermediate - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Scarlet Cape, by Federer, Carl Fischer# 110-40080 - Early Advanced - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Snacks:
These cookies would make a great fit for your Superhero theme:
Some other ideas:
Hero Sandwiches -- A 6-foot sub sandwich, otherwise known as a hero, can go a long way toward satisfying the hungriest gang of super powers.
Lightning Snacks -- A smaller, yet also very cool option is to use a lightning bolt cookie cutter
to prepare a platter of supercharged sandwiches.
Virtuous Veggies -- A veggie and fruit tray makes a great sidekick to your sandwiches.
Power Punch -- Serve your favorite flavor of juice or punch and call it power punch.
Rocket Pops -- These All-American red, white and blue frozen popsicles match the superhero party theme to a tee!
Decorations, Stationary, Etc
This post has some great photo inspiration for Superhero-themed party decor:
This blog has some AMAZING Batman-themed decorations - people are amazingly creative!
And here is another post with some more amazingly creative Superhero ideas, including these favors with instructions:
This "ZAP!" stationary would make good recital program blanks:
These Superhero Favor bags from Etsy would make great gifts for students:
This Superhero Party Pack from Birthday express has almost everything you need if you're serving snacks:
Oriental Trading has some great Superhero-themed gifts and costumes available for sale, like these Superhero tote bags:
-EARLY ELEMENTARY-
Captain Candy, by Glover, Alfred# FDPS00001
A Happy Secret, by LF Olson, Alfred# 2372
Super Kids Parade, by Goldston, Alfred# 19680
-ELEMENTARY-
5-Finger Movie Heroes, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 32009 - Contains: The Dark Knight Overture (from The Dark Knight) * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Raiders March (from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) * Star Wars ("Main Theme" from Star Wars) * Theme from Superman * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) (from Pirates of the Caribbean)
5-Finger Movie Heroines, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 32143 - Contains: Ahsoka's Triumphant Theme (from Star Wars: The Clone Wars) * Colors of the Wind (from Walt Disney'sPocahontas) * Lyra (from The Golden Compass) * Mamma Mia (from Mamma Mia!) * The New Girl In Town (from Hairspray) * Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) * Princess Leia's Theme (from Star Wars) * The Wind Beneath My Wings (from Beaches) * Wonder Woman (from Wonder Woman)
Hero's Dance, by Vogel, Hal Leonard# HL00420136 in collection 'Preparatory Piano Literature - Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics with opt. Teacher Duets'
Raiders March (from Indiana Jones), arr. Gerou, Alfred# 31502
The Dark Night Overture, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 31863
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Hero's Dance, by Bennett, Alfred# 881453
Movie Heroes for Students Book 1, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 37459 - Contains: Batman Theme * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Luke and Leia (from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi) * The Medallion Calls (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman
Raiders March (from Indiana Jones), arr. Gerou, Alfred# 31384
The Chase, by Lancaster, Alfred# 14204
-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
Close Caper!, by Alexander, Alfred# 5410
Heroic Event, by L.F. Olson, Hal Leonard# HL00406052
Hometown Hero in collection 'Tango in the Outfield', by Dolen, Kjos #WP580
Movie Heroes for Students Book 2, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 37460 - Contains: Batman Theme * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * He's a Pirate (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Princess Leia's Theme (from Star Wars) * Raiders March (fromRaiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman * Wonder Woman
-INTERMEDIATE and BEYOND-
Hero's Dream in collection 'Best of Jim Brickman', by Jim Brickman, Alfred #AF9735
Midnight Chase, by Goldston, FJH# W9051 (easy piano)
Movie Heroes for Students Book 3, arr. Gerou, Alfred# 37461 - Batman Returns * Harry and Hermione (from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) * He's a Pirate (from Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) * Iron Man * James Bond Theme * Marian's Theme (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman * Wonder Woman (Intermediate)
A Hero Victorious in collection 'Fantastic Fingers Book 5', by C. Goldston, FJH# FJH1478 (late intermediate)
The Masked Horseman in collection 'The Virtuosic Performer, Book 2', by M. Goldston, Alfred# 16509 (intermediate)
*DUETS AND ENSEMBLES*
I Am a Superhero in collection 'Simply Silly Duets', by Olson, FJH# FJH1549 - Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Power Play, by Robert Vandall, Alfred# 88399 - Late Intermediate - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Scarlet Cape, by Federer, Carl Fischer# 110-40080 - Early Advanced - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Snacks:
These cookies would make a great fit for your Superhero theme:
| More information here on the Sweet Stylings Blog |
Hero Sandwiches -- A 6-foot sub sandwich, otherwise known as a hero, can go a long way toward satisfying the hungriest gang of super powers.
Lightning Snacks -- A smaller, yet also very cool option is to use a lightning bolt cookie cutter
to prepare a platter of supercharged sandwiches.Virtuous Veggies -- A veggie and fruit tray makes a great sidekick to your sandwiches.
Power Punch -- Serve your favorite flavor of juice or punch and call it power punch.
Rocket Pops -- These All-American red, white and blue frozen popsicles match the superhero party theme to a tee!
Decorations, Stationary, Etc
This post has some great photo inspiration for Superhero-themed party decor:
This blog has some AMAZING Batman-themed decorations - people are amazingly creative!
And here is another post with some more amazingly creative Superhero ideas, including these favors with instructions:
This "ZAP!" stationary would make good recital program blanks:
These Superhero Favor bags from Etsy would make great gifts for students:This Superhero Party Pack from Birthday express has almost everything you need if you're serving snacks:
Oriental Trading has some great Superhero-themed gifts and costumes available for sale, like these Superhero tote bags:
Recital Theme: Pirates!
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-EARLY ELEMENTARY-
Sailing on a Pirate Ship in collection 'I'd Rather Be...', by Poe, FJH# FJH1284
collection 'Sea Life', by Telfer, KJOS# WP500 - contains: Giant Clam, Sea Anemone, Gulls Overhead, Mermaid, Great Underwater Whale, Octopus and Beware the Shark
Sea Song from collection 'Grand Solos for Piano, Book 1', by Bober, Alfred# 30109
Seascape, by Palmer, Alfred# 2285
Yo Ho! The Sailor's Song, by Glover, Alfred# FDPS00024
-ELEMENTARY-
Beautiful Things, by Kowalchyk, Alfred# 20754
The Crab, by Cox, Alfred# 88247
The Jellyfish, by Cox, Alfred# 88261
Lovely Mermaid, by Montgomery, Alfred# 5420
My Treasure Chest in collection 'Bastien's Collage of Solos, Book 2', by Bastien, KJOS #WP402
Mysterious Island, by Demarest, Alfred# 88432
Pirates Bold!, by Beard, Hal Leonard# HL00296437
The Ocean Deep (for right hand or left hand alone), by Massoud, Alfred# 18991The Perky Parrot in collection 'Finger Paintings, Book 2', by Alexander, Alfred# 17197
Sailing Moon, by LF Olson, Alfred# 2616
Sea Breezes, by Perdew, Alfred# 88020
A Whale of a Tale!, by Christianson, Alfred# 14700
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Blackbeard's Bounty, by Alexander, Alfred# 25922
collection A Pirate's Life, by Garcia, Alfred# 19794 - contains: The Ghost Ship - Hurricane Hannah - If I Weren't a Pirate - Jewel of the Sea - Little Swabs and Sea Rats - Pirate Gold - A Pirate Jig - Shiver Me Timber! Blow Me Down! - Slumgullion
The Drifting Ship in collection 'At the Seashore, Book 1' by Bern, FJH# FJH1276
The Notorious Pirate, by Faber, Hal Leonard# HL00420050
Pirates of the Caribbean, big note collection, Hal Leonard# HL00110165 - contains: Blood Ritual/Moonlight Serenade • Davy Jones • He's a Pirate • Hoist the Colours • I've Got My Eye on You • The Medallion Calls • One Day • Two Hornpipes (Fisher's Hornpipe) • Up Is Down
With a Yo-Ho-Ho!, by Rollin, Alfred# 24187
-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
He's a Pirate, arr. Linn, Hal Leonard# HL00296773
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - easy piano collection, Hal Leonard# HL00316114 - contains: At Wit's End • Brethren Court • Drink Up Me Hearties • Hoist the Colours • I Don't Think Now's the Time • I See Dead People in Boats • One Day • Singapore • Up Is Down
Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest - easy piano collection, Hal Leonard# HL00316110 - contains: Jack Sparrow • The Kraken • Davy Jones • I've Got My Eye on You • Dinner Is Served • Two Hornpipes • Wheel of Fortune • Davy Jones Plays His OrganThe Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides - easy piano collection, Hal Leonard# HL00316172 - contains: Angelica • Angry and Dead Again • Blackbeard • End Credits • Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow • Mermaids • Mutiny • Palm Tree Escape • The Pirate That Should Not Be • and South of Heaven's Chanting MermaidsSword Dance, by LF Olson, Alfred# 2625
Sea Mist, by Bastien, KJOS# WP1015
Storm at Sea, by Nehrenberg, FJH# S4154
-INTERMEDIATE AND BEYOND-
The Emerald Sea, by Brown, FJH# W9115 (late intermediate)
Ghost Ship in collection 'Picture This! Book 3', by Roth-Roubos, FJH# FJH1566 (intermediate)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - piano solo collection, Hal Leonard# HL00313380 - contains: At Wits End • Brethren Court • Drink Up Me Hearties • I Don't Think Now's the Time • I See Dead People in Boats • One Day • Singapore • Up Is DownPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - piano solo collection, Hal Leonard# HL00313343 - contains: Jack Sparrow • The Kraken • Davy Jones • I've Got My Eye on You • Dinner Is Served • Two Hornpipes • Wheel of Fortune • Davy Jones Plays His Organ
Sea Pieces, Op. 55, by MacDowell, Alfred# 2641 - contains: A. D. MDCXX [Op. 55, No. 3], From A Wandering Iceberg [Op. 55, No. 2], From the Depths [Op. 55, No. 6], In Mid-Ocean [Op. 55, No. 8], Nautilus [Op. 55, No. 7], Song [Op. 55, No. 5], Starlight [Op. 55, No. 4] & To the Sea [Op. 55, No. 1]
Sea Voyage, by Leaf, FJH# W9209
Sea Winds, by Bober, FJH# W9158 (late intermediate)
*DUETS & ENSEMBLES*
Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me) in collection 'Famous & Fun Pop Duets, Book 1', arr. Matz, Alfred# 27705 - Early Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Ship Ahoy!, by Holmes, Alfred# 22512 - Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
The Pirate Ship (Bandanas) in collection 'Hats Off to You!', by Bober, FJH# FJH1487 - Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 HandsThe Drunken Sailor, arr. Kraehenbuehl, Alfred# 0830 - Elementary - 1 Piano, 8 Hands
SNACKS:
These crispy pirate pops are a great touch:
Or these amazing smiley-face pirate cookies:
Or the popcorn factory has this amazing Pirate Fun Pail:
Add this cake topper kit to a store-bought (or homemade!) cake and you have instant pirate credibility:
Other ideas:
Fruit Salad in a Watermelon Boat-- A fun idea for a scurvy preventing snack that can double as a pirate party decoration is a watermelon boat. Carve the melon lengthwise and trim the edges to look like a ship. Make a mast out of a skewer with a paper skull and crossbones flag flying high! Fill the ship with chunks of melon, pineapple, strawberries, or other colorful fruit. If you have any little toy pirate figurines
, stick them around to make things even more authentic!
Fish and Chips--True pirates love their fish. This could be loosely interpreted as Goldfish-shaped snack crackers.
Pirate Punch--No self respecting pirate meal would be complete without pirate fruit punch (you have to prevent scurvy somehow, after all). If you have a more bloodthirsty lot, make red punch and call it shark blood brew. For an extra touch, float some sliced oranges or limes to make it look more festive.
Stationary, Decorations, Favors, Etc:
This 'X Marks the Spot' pirate stationary would make great recital programs:
This treasure chest pinata would make a great decoration that you could turn into fun later!
The Celebration Shoppe has this great 'swashbucklin inspiration' post, with all sorts of neat ideas (with links!)
Century Novelty has a couple of different styles of pirate-themed bunting that you can hang to set the mood
Century novelty has an enormous selection of other pirate-themed goodies, see those here.
SmallToys.com also has a lot of pirate-themed items, often in multiple quantities, and for a good price!
Oriental Trading has a ton of pirate stuff also, like this party kit:
Even some items featuring girls!
See Oriental Trading's pirate selection here.
Birthday in a Box has great tableware with a pirate theme:
You could even have fun pirate-themed games! Like this Pin-the-Eyepatch-on-the-Pirate game:
Or:
Treasure Map Scavenger Hunt-- Create a treasure map with clues that take your party guests around your home or party location. Make it fun by adding extra little directions with a pirate theme. For example, you might say "start at the old tree and take 7 steps straight ahead. Spin around three times. Now take 5 jumps toward the road. Come up with a pirate name for yourself." Be creative and make this as funny or involved as you (and your guests) would like. At the end of the hunt, make a big red X out of electrical tape or paper and put the "treasure" on top of it. (Having a pinata as the final treasure is a good way to wrap up this scavenger hunt.)
Pop the Cannon Ball--This is a balloon popping relay race. Fill two large garbage bags with inflated black balloons and put them at one end of your race course. **note--this can be a straight run from one end to the next, or you could put obstacles along the way, such as a long board for the kids to walk the plank on their way to the balloons.** Divide the group into two teams and put them at the other end of the course. Then have them race one at a time to the balloons, take one out and sit/bounce on it until it pops, and race back to tag the hand of their next teammate. The first team with all its balloons popped and pirates back at the home ship wins!
Sailing on a Pirate Ship in collection 'I'd Rather Be...', by Poe, FJH# FJH1284
collection 'Sea Life', by Telfer, KJOS# WP500 - contains: Giant Clam, Sea Anemone, Gulls Overhead, Mermaid, Great Underwater Whale, Octopus and Beware the Shark
Sea Song from collection 'Grand Solos for Piano, Book 1', by Bober, Alfred# 30109
Seascape, by Palmer, Alfred# 2285
Yo Ho! The Sailor's Song, by Glover, Alfred# FDPS00024
-ELEMENTARY-
Beautiful Things, by Kowalchyk, Alfred# 20754
The Crab, by Cox, Alfred# 88247
The Jellyfish, by Cox, Alfred# 88261
Lovely Mermaid, by Montgomery, Alfred# 5420
My Treasure Chest in collection 'Bastien's Collage of Solos, Book 2', by Bastien, KJOS #WP402
Mysterious Island, by Demarest, Alfred# 88432
Pirates Bold!, by Beard, Hal Leonard# HL00296437
The Ocean Deep (for right hand or left hand alone), by Massoud, Alfred# 18991The Perky Parrot in collection 'Finger Paintings, Book 2', by Alexander, Alfred# 17197
Sailing Moon, by LF Olson, Alfred# 2616
Sea Breezes, by Perdew, Alfred# 88020
A Whale of a Tale!, by Christianson, Alfred# 14700
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Blackbeard's Bounty, by Alexander, Alfred# 25922
collection A Pirate's Life, by Garcia, Alfred# 19794 - contains: The Ghost Ship - Hurricane Hannah - If I Weren't a Pirate - Jewel of the Sea - Little Swabs and Sea Rats - Pirate Gold - A Pirate Jig - Shiver Me Timber! Blow Me Down! - Slumgullion
The Drifting Ship in collection 'At the Seashore, Book 1' by Bern, FJH# FJH1276
The Notorious Pirate, by Faber, Hal Leonard# HL00420050
Pirates of the Caribbean, big note collection, Hal Leonard# HL00110165 - contains: Blood Ritual/Moonlight Serenade • Davy Jones • He's a Pirate • Hoist the Colours • I've Got My Eye on You • The Medallion Calls • One Day • Two Hornpipes (Fisher's Hornpipe) • Up Is Down
With a Yo-Ho-Ho!, by Rollin, Alfred# 24187
-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
He's a Pirate, arr. Linn, Hal Leonard# HL00296773
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - easy piano collection, Hal Leonard# HL00316114 - contains: At Wit's End • Brethren Court • Drink Up Me Hearties • Hoist the Colours • I Don't Think Now's the Time • I See Dead People in Boats • One Day • Singapore • Up Is Down
Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest - easy piano collection, Hal Leonard# HL00316110 - contains: Jack Sparrow • The Kraken • Davy Jones • I've Got My Eye on You • Dinner Is Served • Two Hornpipes • Wheel of Fortune • Davy Jones Plays His OrganThe Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides - easy piano collection, Hal Leonard# HL00316172 - contains: Angelica • Angry and Dead Again • Blackbeard • End Credits • Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow • Mermaids • Mutiny • Palm Tree Escape • The Pirate That Should Not Be • and South of Heaven's Chanting MermaidsSword Dance, by LF Olson, Alfred# 2625
Sea Mist, by Bastien, KJOS# WP1015
Storm at Sea, by Nehrenberg, FJH# S4154
-INTERMEDIATE AND BEYOND-
The Emerald Sea, by Brown, FJH# W9115 (late intermediate)
Ghost Ship in collection 'Picture This! Book 3', by Roth-Roubos, FJH# FJH1566 (intermediate)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - piano solo collection, Hal Leonard# HL00313380 - contains: At Wits End • Brethren Court • Drink Up Me Hearties • I Don't Think Now's the Time • I See Dead People in Boats • One Day • Singapore • Up Is DownPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - piano solo collection, Hal Leonard# HL00313343 - contains: Jack Sparrow • The Kraken • Davy Jones • I've Got My Eye on You • Dinner Is Served • Two Hornpipes • Wheel of Fortune • Davy Jones Plays His Organ
Sea Pieces, Op. 55, by MacDowell, Alfred# 2641 - contains: A. D. MDCXX [Op. 55, No. 3], From A Wandering Iceberg [Op. 55, No. 2], From the Depths [Op. 55, No. 6], In Mid-Ocean [Op. 55, No. 8], Nautilus [Op. 55, No. 7], Song [Op. 55, No. 5], Starlight [Op. 55, No. 4] & To the Sea [Op. 55, No. 1]
Sea Voyage, by Leaf, FJH# W9209
Sea Winds, by Bober, FJH# W9158 (late intermediate)
*DUETS & ENSEMBLES*
Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me) in collection 'Famous & Fun Pop Duets, Book 1', arr. Matz, Alfred# 27705 - Early Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
Ship Ahoy!, by Holmes, Alfred# 22512 - Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands
The Pirate Ship (Bandanas) in collection 'Hats Off to You!', by Bober, FJH# FJH1487 - Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 HandsThe Drunken Sailor, arr. Kraehenbuehl, Alfred# 0830 - Elementary - 1 Piano, 8 Hands
SNACKS:
These crispy pirate pops are a great touch:
Or these amazing smiley-face pirate cookies:
Or the popcorn factory has this amazing Pirate Fun Pail:
Add this cake topper kit to a store-bought (or homemade!) cake and you have instant pirate credibility:
Other ideas:Fruit Salad in a Watermelon Boat-- A fun idea for a scurvy preventing snack that can double as a pirate party decoration is a watermelon boat. Carve the melon lengthwise and trim the edges to look like a ship. Make a mast out of a skewer with a paper skull and crossbones flag flying high! Fill the ship with chunks of melon, pineapple, strawberries, or other colorful fruit. If you have any little toy pirate figurines
, stick them around to make things even more authentic!Fish and Chips--True pirates love their fish. This could be loosely interpreted as Goldfish-shaped snack crackers.
Pirate Punch--No self respecting pirate meal would be complete without pirate fruit punch (you have to prevent scurvy somehow, after all). If you have a more bloodthirsty lot, make red punch and call it shark blood brew. For an extra touch, float some sliced oranges or limes to make it look more festive.
Stationary, Decorations, Favors, Etc:
This 'X Marks the Spot' pirate stationary would make great recital programs:
This treasure chest pinata would make a great decoration that you could turn into fun later!
The Celebration Shoppe has this great 'swashbucklin inspiration' post, with all sorts of neat ideas (with links!)Century Novelty has a couple of different styles of pirate-themed bunting that you can hang to set the mood
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SmallToys.com also has a lot of pirate-themed items, often in multiple quantities, and for a good price!
Oriental Trading has a ton of pirate stuff also, like this party kit:
Even some items featuring girls!
See Oriental Trading's pirate selection here.
Birthday in a Box has great tableware with a pirate theme:
You could even have fun pirate-themed games! Like this Pin-the-Eyepatch-on-the-Pirate game:
Or:Treasure Map Scavenger Hunt-- Create a treasure map with clues that take your party guests around your home or party location. Make it fun by adding extra little directions with a pirate theme. For example, you might say "start at the old tree and take 7 steps straight ahead. Spin around three times. Now take 5 jumps toward the road. Come up with a pirate name for yourself." Be creative and make this as funny or involved as you (and your guests) would like. At the end of the hunt, make a big red X out of electrical tape or paper and put the "treasure" on top of it. (Having a pinata as the final treasure is a good way to wrap up this scavenger hunt.)
Pop the Cannon Ball--This is a balloon popping relay race. Fill two large garbage bags with inflated black balloons and put them at one end of your race course. **note--this can be a straight run from one end to the next, or you could put obstacles along the way, such as a long board for the kids to walk the plank on their way to the balloons.** Divide the group into two teams and put them at the other end of the course. Then have them race one at a time to the balloons, take one out and sit/bounce on it until it pops, and race back to tag the hand of their next teammate. The first team with all its balloons popped and pirates back at the home ship wins!
Just in time...I'm finished!
To contact us Click HERE
And with a mere two hours to go (before everyone else on the staff would have to come in to work on Monday to help me finish my inventory, a prospect with which, I can assure you, no one was pleased), I completed my hand count of EVERY SINGLE BOOK in the sheet music department! This is no small feat, I assure you.
And now I'm looking forward to a new year. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year, and I wish you every blessing! I'll resume posting next week, see you then.
And now I'm looking forward to a new year. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year, and I wish you every blessing! I'll resume posting next week, see you then.
5 Temmuz 2012 Perşembe
Recital Theme: The Symphony
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(for repertoire suggestions I went with instruments that play in the symphony, or the symphonies themselves, there are obviously lots of directions you could take with this theme)
-EARLY ELEMENTARY-
Fantastic Trumpets by Goldston (Alfred, #18535)Music for Little Mozarts: Character Solo -- Beethoven Bear, Level 2 by By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster (Alfred, #23235)The Golden Trumpet by Mier (Alfred, #6100)
-ELEMENTARY-
Clean Your Room (to the Trumpet Tune!) by Carlson (Kjos, #JP35)Fourth Symphony in collection 'Best of Tchaikovsky Book 1' by Tchaikovsky, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #17-14)Ode to Joy (Theme from 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, arr. Lancaster (Alfred, #14352)Theme from the Surprise Symphony by Haydn, arr. Thompson (Hal Leonard, #00413968)
Trumpet Fanfare by Vandall (Alfred, #88484)
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Blazing Trumpets by Olson (Alfred, #2382)Clarinet Claire by Carlson (Kjos, #JP34)Fifth Symphony Theme by Tchaikovsky, arr. Clark (Alfred, #88933)
Surprise Symphony in collection 'Cool Classics Book 2' by Haydn, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #07-62)Symphony No. 39 in collection 'Best of Mozart Book 2' by WA Mozart, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #17-12)Theme from the Ninth Symphony by Beethoven, arr. Thompson (Hal Leonard, #00413967)
Unfinished Symphony Theme by Schubert, arr. Clark (Alfred, #88934)
-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
any piece from collection 'A Night at the Symphony', multiple composer collection (Alfred, #25609)Chorale from the 9th Symphony by Beethoven, arr. Harding (Hal Leonard, #00414827)Piano Concerto Theme by Grieg, arr. Small (Alfred, #12893)
Symphony No. 5 (First Movement) in collection 'Piano for Busy Teens, Book B' by Beethoven, arr. Bober (Alfred, #35438)
-INTERMEDIATE-
any piece from collection 'Simply Orchestra', a multiple composer collection (Alfred, #30047)The Heart of the Concerto, multiple composer collection (Alfred, #18214)Ode to Joy (Theme from 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, arr. Aaronson (Alfred, #16717)Opening Theme (Symphony No. 40) by Mozart, arr. Small (Alfred, #14341)Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky, arr. Palmer
Ragtime Symphony from collection 'Classical Jazz, Rags and Blues, Book 3' by Martha Mier (Alfred, #31860) Theme from the Unfinished Symphony by Schubert, arr. Palmer (Alfred, #14319)
-LATE INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED-
Shepard's Song from Symphony No. 6, Movement Five in collection 'In Recital for the Advancing Pianist-Classical Themes' by Beethoven, ed. Marlais (FJH, #FJH2104)Symphony of Spring by Costley (FJH, #W9278) Early Advanced
Theme from the Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky, arr. Small (Alfred, #16706) Late Intermediate
*DUETS AND ENSEMBLES*
Theme from Symphony No. 5, (First Movement) in collection 'Famous & Fun Duets Book 2' by Beethoven, arr. Matz (Alfred, #37034) (Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Beethoven Blues by Beethoven, arr. Myra Brooks-Turner (Schaum, #71-09) (Intermediate - 1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Minuet from Symphony in E Flat by Mozart, arr. Nevin (Hal Leonard, #00404275) (Late Elementary - 2 Pianos, 4 Hands)
Symphony No.5 (Opus 67, First Movement) by Beethoven, arr. Roth-Roubos (FJH, #E1072) (Intermediate - 1 Piano, 6 Hands) Samples here and here
Ideas for Snacks:
I suppose any musical themed snack might work...like these cupcakes:
Or this music note cake:
Or these musical instrument lollipops:
Ideas for Programs, Decorations, Etc:
Zazzle has this great music-themed Symphony Stationary - great for programs! There's also this stationary that features a conductor
Here's a symphony invitation
These 'Serenade' series plates and napkins would fit well with a symphony theme:
These musical note and keyboard votive candle holders would make a nice touch:
There's also these dangling music note cutouts, Century novelty has a huge selection of music note themed decorations, and don't forget Music Treasures and AIM for other decoration and gift ideas.
These enamel instrument charms would make great gifts for students:
And I'm sure there's roughly a bajillion other items out there that would make a symphony-themed recital great!
-EARLY ELEMENTARY-
Fantastic Trumpets by Goldston (Alfred, #18535)Music for Little Mozarts: Character Solo -- Beethoven Bear, Level 2 by By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster (Alfred, #23235)The Golden Trumpet by Mier (Alfred, #6100)
-ELEMENTARY-
Clean Your Room (to the Trumpet Tune!) by Carlson (Kjos, #JP35)Fourth Symphony in collection 'Best of Tchaikovsky Book 1' by Tchaikovsky, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #17-14)Ode to Joy (Theme from 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, arr. Lancaster (Alfred, #14352)Theme from the Surprise Symphony by Haydn, arr. Thompson (Hal Leonard, #00413968)
Trumpet Fanfare by Vandall (Alfred, #88484)
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Blazing Trumpets by Olson (Alfred, #2382)Clarinet Claire by Carlson (Kjos, #JP34)Fifth Symphony Theme by Tchaikovsky, arr. Clark (Alfred, #88933)
Surprise Symphony in collection 'Cool Classics Book 2' by Haydn, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #07-62)Symphony No. 39 in collection 'Best of Mozart Book 2' by WA Mozart, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #17-12)Theme from the Ninth Symphony by Beethoven, arr. Thompson (Hal Leonard, #00413967)
Unfinished Symphony Theme by Schubert, arr. Clark (Alfred, #88934)
-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
any piece from collection 'A Night at the Symphony', multiple composer collection (Alfred, #25609)Chorale from the 9th Symphony by Beethoven, arr. Harding (Hal Leonard, #00414827)Piano Concerto Theme by Grieg, arr. Small (Alfred, #12893)
Symphony No. 5 (First Movement) in collection 'Piano for Busy Teens, Book B' by Beethoven, arr. Bober (Alfred, #35438)
-INTERMEDIATE-
any piece from collection 'Simply Orchestra', a multiple composer collection (Alfred, #30047)The Heart of the Concerto, multiple composer collection (Alfred, #18214)Ode to Joy (Theme from 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, arr. Aaronson (Alfred, #16717)Opening Theme (Symphony No. 40) by Mozart, arr. Small (Alfred, #14341)Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky, arr. Palmer
Ragtime Symphony from collection 'Classical Jazz, Rags and Blues, Book 3' by Martha Mier (Alfred, #31860) Theme from the Unfinished Symphony by Schubert, arr. Palmer (Alfred, #14319)
-LATE INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED-
Shepard's Song from Symphony No. 6, Movement Five in collection 'In Recital for the Advancing Pianist-Classical Themes' by Beethoven, ed. Marlais (FJH, #FJH2104)Symphony of Spring by Costley (FJH, #W9278) Early Advanced
Theme from the Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky, arr. Small (Alfred, #16706) Late Intermediate
*DUETS AND ENSEMBLES*
Theme from Symphony No. 5, (First Movement) in collection 'Famous & Fun Duets Book 2' by Beethoven, arr. Matz (Alfred, #37034) (Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Beethoven Blues by Beethoven, arr. Myra Brooks-Turner (Schaum, #71-09) (Intermediate - 1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Minuet from Symphony in E Flat by Mozart, arr. Nevin (Hal Leonard, #00404275) (Late Elementary - 2 Pianos, 4 Hands)
Symphony No.5 (Opus 67, First Movement) by Beethoven, arr. Roth-Roubos (FJH, #E1072) (Intermediate - 1 Piano, 6 Hands) Samples here and here
Ideas for Snacks:
I suppose any musical themed snack might work...like these cupcakes:
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| Music cupcakes |
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| You can make this shape using 2- 6" round pans and 1- 9" square pan |
Ideas for Programs, Decorations, Etc:
Zazzle has this great music-themed Symphony Stationary - great for programs! There's also this stationary that features a conductor
Here's a symphony invitation
These 'Serenade' series plates and napkins would fit well with a symphony theme:
These musical note and keyboard votive candle holders would make a nice touch:
There's also these dangling music note cutouts, Century novelty has a huge selection of music note themed decorations, and don't forget Music Treasures and AIM for other decoration and gift ideas.
These enamel instrument charms would make great gifts for students:
And I'm sure there's roughly a bajillion other items out there that would make a symphony-themed recital great!
Web Wednesday - the Christmas Craft edition!
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My daughter and I have been crafting like crazy in our house lately, churning out Christmas decorations like little crafting machines. She loves music-themed Christmas crafts and has asked for more of those, so I thought I would share some items from around the web for music-themed crafts you or your students might enjoy!
Piano Escapades has these adorable pipe cleaner treble clef ornaments:
Here are some charming little curled sheet music trees:
Then you have ornaments made of sheet music:
Or give your tree topper a musical flair:
Here's another tree topper idea:
This blog post has quite a few items for Christmas made with sheet music, like this simple yet beautiful gift wrap:
These sheet music-wrapped Symphony bars would make great gifts for students!
This star wreath would make a beautiful touch anywhere:
These dictionary balls could easily be made with sheet music:
Hope that inspires your creative juices! Happy browsing!
(also, if you're aware of a music themed Christmas craft that I don't have on the list, please feel free to share!
Piano Escapades has these adorable pipe cleaner treble clef ornaments:
Here are some charming little curled sheet music trees:
Then you have ornaments made of sheet music:
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| Christmas Carol ornament |
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| Star Christmas ornaments |
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| Decoupaged glass balls |
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| Glitter decoupaged sheet music balls |
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| You can make this with scissors and tape! |
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| Music Box |
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| Sheet Music Pinwheels |
Or give your tree topper a musical flair:
Here's another tree topper idea:
This blog post has quite a few items for Christmas made with sheet music, like this simple yet beautiful gift wrap:
These sheet music-wrapped Symphony bars would make great gifts for students!
This star wreath would make a beautiful touch anywhere:
These dictionary balls could easily be made with sheet music:
Hope that inspires your creative juices! Happy browsing!
(also, if you're aware of a music themed Christmas craft that I don't have on the list, please feel free to share!
Just in time...I'm finished!
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And with a mere two hours to go (before everyone else on the staff would have to come in to work on Monday to help me finish my inventory, a prospect with which, I can assure you, no one was pleased), I completed my hand count of EVERY SINGLE BOOK in the sheet music department! This is no small feat, I assure you.
And now I'm looking forward to a new year. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year, and I wish you every blessing! I'll resume posting next week, see you then.
And now I'm looking forward to a new year. 2012 is going to be a wonderful year, and I wish you every blessing! I'll resume posting next week, see you then.
New Publications: FJH Music
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New from the FJH Music Publishing Company 'In Recital' series, 'In Recital with Timeless Hymns':
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns, Book 1 features twelve well-known hymns edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The popular arrangers for this series have composed fresh settings of some of the best-loved hymns of all times! Titles include: Holy, Holy, Holy!; Jesus Loves the Little Children;The B-I-B-L-E; Jesus Loves Me; Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam; Count Your Blessings; and many more. Includes a CD, optional teacher duets, lyrics, a chart to track hymn performances and interesting background information by Lyndell Leatherman. See the table of contents, and check out these inner pages.
Also available in the series:
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 2 – Elementary (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2143 / 6.95 - There are plenty of favorites to choose from in Book 2! Solos include Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus; Tell Me the Stories of Jesus; Michael, Row the Boat Ashore; I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy; and Sweet Hour of Prayer. Optional duets are included for Fairest Lord Jesus; Nearer, My God, to Thee; This Little Light of Mine; Oh, How I Love Jesus; and more. Appropriately leveled for elementary students, these hymns can be performed at home or church. Includes lyrics, a CD and information about the history of each hymn. Table of Contents - sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 3 – Late Elementary (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2144 / 7.50 - Book 3, for the late elementary student, contains solos such as: Onward Christian Soldiers; I Need Thee Every Hour; Shall We Gather at the River; Rock of Ages; What Wondrous Love Is This; and more favorites that students will enjoy. Most have lyrics; some are styled with a country, gospel feel, while others are reverent – requiring lyrical, expressive playing. In addition to background info about the pieces and composers, a CD is included to assist with preparation or just for pure listening pleasure. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 4 – Early Intermediate (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2145 / 7.50 - Twelve solos and one equal-part duet comprise this collection of favorite hymns. Titles include Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me; Sweet By and By; O Worship the King; What a Friend We Have in Jesus; Blessed Assurance; and many more. These attractive arrangements performed by Helen Marlais offer a variety of styles appropriately leveled for the early intermediate student. Includes a CD, a chart to track performances and special memories of the event, and interesting info on the hymns and composers. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 5 – Intermediate (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2146 / 7.95 - In the ten solos and two equal-part duets found in this book, your intermediate student will discover a variety of tempiand moods – from soulful swing to classically styled albertibass. Titles include: It Is Well with My Soul; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Peace Like a River; Abide With Me; The Old Rugged Cross; Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; and others. These arrangements could serve as preludes, offertories or music for reflection – suitable for church or home. Includes a CD, performance chart, and background info about the hymns and the composers. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 6 – Late Intermediate (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2147 / 7.95 - This book will become a cherished collection for your students or adult pianist. The attractive arrangements are suitable for performance or personal times of reflection with titles such as: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; All Creatures of Our God and King; Amazing Grace; and more. There are ten solos and two equal-part duets carefully leveled to inspire your late intermediate students. Includes a CD by Helen Marlais of all the arrangements to assist with performance preparation as well as pure listening pleasure. Background info on the history of the hymns is also included. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
Also new from FJH:
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 1 - Helen Marlais with Cynthia Coster - FJH2148 / 7.95 - Imaginative and motivational note-reading and writing activities provide an educational and fun way for students to reinforce note reading at the very beginning levels of piano study. Slowly paced and logical, students can easily learn each new note on the staff with confidence. Students learn how to read in an ideal way by combining a traditional note reading approach with an intervallic approach. This is the surest way to quickly succeed with music reading right from the very beginning! Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
A Leaf Collection, Book 2 - Mary Leaf - FJH2049 / 5.95 - This second set of pieces evokes the student’s emotions and imaginations as the music portrays various experiences. The titles include: Mist from the Sea; Escape in the Night; Drifting on the River; Starship Galileo; Undercover!; The Rocky Mountain Express; and others. There are nine pieces in varying keys, eight of which have an optional duet for a sibling, older student or the teacher. Each piece is pedagogically sound and carefully leveled so progress can be gradual and fun! Table of contents, sample, sample
Storyville - Jason Sifford - FJH2113 / 5.95 - Elementary / Late Elementary - Storyville is a collection of eight piano solos with optional accompaniment that introduces students to the riches of ragtime, blues and rock'n'roll. Simple yet sophisticated, the titles tour famous American cities where popular styles originated: Georgia Nights – a gospel blues tune; Bogalusa Blues – a Louisiana Delta blues style; Sweet Sedalia – a ragtime piece named after the city where Scott Joplin launched his career; Memphis Madness – a tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis; and others. No key signatures are used (accidentals are placed in front of the notes). Students of any age will enjoy playing through this collection – can be used for sight reading for higher level students. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample, sample
What Do You Do? Edwin McLean - W9388 / 2.95 - Elementary - What do you do when your pets have a spat? This piece takes a humorous look at a common situation that kids can relate to with minimal hands together playing in D position and an optional teacher duet part. Uses accidentals in each hand.
A Scary Sound - Timothy Brown - W9389 / 2.95 - Elementary - Just what is making that scary sound late at night? This delightful piece in A minor starts in Middle C position, with hand shifts by the L.H. one key over and one key under Middle C. Features legato and staccato touches, accidentals in front of notes, an optional teacher duet, and lyrics that tell the tale!
Creepy - Kevin Costley - W9390 / 2.95 - Late Elementary - This suspenseful piece in D minor is easy to coordinate so it can be learned quickly for Halloween. In section A, the L.H. uses harmonic 5ths and 6ths, the R.H. plays short phrases with stepwise motion. Section B features longerlegato phrasing with parallel and contrasting motion – just sing the lyrics to create the "creepy" creaking.
My Dog Max - Kevin Olson - W9391 / 2.95 - Early Elementary - This colorful recital piece is in Middle C position withstaccato seconds imitating the "ruff ruff" and an optional teacher duet. The animated lyrics tell the tale of a precocious pet in a "fun and fast" tempo.
Playful Prelude - Judith R. Strickland - W9392 / 2.95 - Early Intermediate - This perpetual motion prelude in C Major is written in cut time with both hands playing in treble clef – the L.H. blocked, and the R.H. broken. Suitable for recitals, auditions, or just supplemental music, students will enjoy the Classical sound with elegantly simple, sequential patterns.
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns, Book 1 features twelve well-known hymns edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The popular arrangers for this series have composed fresh settings of some of the best-loved hymns of all times! Titles include: Holy, Holy, Holy!; Jesus Loves the Little Children;The B-I-B-L-E; Jesus Loves Me; Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam; Count Your Blessings; and many more. Includes a CD, optional teacher duets, lyrics, a chart to track hymn performances and interesting background information by Lyndell Leatherman. See the table of contents, and check out these inner pages.Also available in the series:
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 2 – Elementary (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2143 / 6.95 - There are plenty of favorites to choose from in Book 2! Solos include Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus; Tell Me the Stories of Jesus; Michael, Row the Boat Ashore; I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy; and Sweet Hour of Prayer. Optional duets are included for Fairest Lord Jesus; Nearer, My God, to Thee; This Little Light of Mine; Oh, How I Love Jesus; and more. Appropriately leveled for elementary students, these hymns can be performed at home or church. Includes lyrics, a CD and information about the history of each hymn. Table of Contents - sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 3 – Late Elementary (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2144 / 7.50 - Book 3, for the late elementary student, contains solos such as: Onward Christian Soldiers; I Need Thee Every Hour; Shall We Gather at the River; Rock of Ages; What Wondrous Love Is This; and more favorites that students will enjoy. Most have lyrics; some are styled with a country, gospel feel, while others are reverent – requiring lyrical, expressive playing. In addition to background info about the pieces and composers, a CD is included to assist with preparation or just for pure listening pleasure. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 4 – Early Intermediate (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2145 / 7.50 - Twelve solos and one equal-part duet comprise this collection of favorite hymns. Titles include Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me; Sweet By and By; O Worship the King; What a Friend We Have in Jesus; Blessed Assurance; and many more. These attractive arrangements performed by Helen Marlais offer a variety of styles appropriately leveled for the early intermediate student. Includes a CD, a chart to track performances and special memories of the event, and interesting info on the hymns and composers. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 5 – Intermediate (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2146 / 7.95 - In the ten solos and two equal-part duets found in this book, your intermediate student will discover a variety of tempiand moods – from soulful swing to classically styled albertibass. Titles include: It Is Well with My Soul; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Peace Like a River; Abide With Me; The Old Rugged Cross; Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; and others. These arrangements could serve as preludes, offertories or music for reflection – suitable for church or home. Includes a CD, performance chart, and background info about the hymns and the composers. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
In Recital® with Timeless Hymns Book 6 – Late Intermediate (with CD), Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais, FJH2147 / 7.95 - This book will become a cherished collection for your students or adult pianist. The attractive arrangements are suitable for performance or personal times of reflection with titles such as: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; All Creatures of Our God and King; Amazing Grace; and more. There are ten solos and two equal-part duets carefully leveled to inspire your late intermediate students. Includes a CD by Helen Marlais of all the arrangements to assist with performance preparation as well as pure listening pleasure. Background info on the history of the hymns is also included. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample
Also new from FJH:
Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 1 - Helen Marlais with Cynthia Coster - FJH2148 / 7.95 - Imaginative and motivational note-reading and writing activities provide an educational and fun way for students to reinforce note reading at the very beginning levels of piano study. Slowly paced and logical, students can easily learn each new note on the staff with confidence. Students learn how to read in an ideal way by combining a traditional note reading approach with an intervallic approach. This is the surest way to quickly succeed with music reading right from the very beginning! Table of contents, sample, sample, sampleA Leaf Collection, Book 2 - Mary Leaf - FJH2049 / 5.95 - This second set of pieces evokes the student’s emotions and imaginations as the music portrays various experiences. The titles include: Mist from the Sea; Escape in the Night; Drifting on the River; Starship Galileo; Undercover!; The Rocky Mountain Express; and others. There are nine pieces in varying keys, eight of which have an optional duet for a sibling, older student or the teacher. Each piece is pedagogically sound and carefully leveled so progress can be gradual and fun! Table of contents, sample, sampleStoryville - Jason Sifford - FJH2113 / 5.95 - Elementary / Late Elementary - Storyville is a collection of eight piano solos with optional accompaniment that introduces students to the riches of ragtime, blues and rock'n'roll. Simple yet sophisticated, the titles tour famous American cities where popular styles originated: Georgia Nights – a gospel blues tune; Bogalusa Blues – a Louisiana Delta blues style; Sweet Sedalia – a ragtime piece named after the city where Scott Joplin launched his career; Memphis Madness – a tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis; and others. No key signatures are used (accidentals are placed in front of the notes). Students of any age will enjoy playing through this collection – can be used for sight reading for higher level students. Table of contents, sample, sample, sample, sampleWhat Do You Do? Edwin McLean - W9388 / 2.95 - Elementary - What do you do when your pets have a spat? This piece takes a humorous look at a common situation that kids can relate to with minimal hands together playing in D position and an optional teacher duet part. Uses accidentals in each hand.A Scary Sound - Timothy Brown - W9389 / 2.95 - Elementary - Just what is making that scary sound late at night? This delightful piece in A minor starts in Middle C position, with hand shifts by the L.H. one key over and one key under Middle C. Features legato and staccato touches, accidentals in front of notes, an optional teacher duet, and lyrics that tell the tale!Creepy - Kevin Costley - W9390 / 2.95 - Late Elementary - This suspenseful piece in D minor is easy to coordinate so it can be learned quickly for Halloween. In section A, the L.H. uses harmonic 5ths and 6ths, the R.H. plays short phrases with stepwise motion. Section B features longerlegato phrasing with parallel and contrasting motion – just sing the lyrics to create the "creepy" creaking.My Dog Max - Kevin Olson - W9391 / 2.95 - Early Elementary - This colorful recital piece is in Middle C position withstaccato seconds imitating the "ruff ruff" and an optional teacher duet. The animated lyrics tell the tale of a precocious pet in a "fun and fast" tempo.Playful Prelude - Judith R. Strickland - W9392 / 2.95 - Early Intermediate - This perpetual motion prelude in C Major is written in cut time with both hands playing in treble clef – the L.H. blocked, and the R.H. broken. Suitable for recitals, auditions, or just supplemental music, students will enjoy the Classical sound with elegantly simple, sequential patterns.
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