Camp Out - By Mary Hauber - Item: 38992 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Early Elementary - This beginning solo recreates the fun and excitement of camping out. Young students will enjoy the lyrics and the images that are brought to mind. The F major melody is divided between the hands with the left-hand thumb on Middle C and the right-hand thumb on Middle D. The 3/4 meter creates a lyrical feel, and the optional duet accompaniment provides rhythmic stability. Get your camping gear ready for this magical journey!
The Bake Sale - By Carol Matz - Item: 38993 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Elementary - A school bake sale is depicted in this charming solo. The descriptive lyrics will make you hungry! The melody alternates between the hands, and at times, it is in the right hand alone with single-note harmonies in the left hand. The key of C major and 4/4 meter make the piece very accessible. Additional harmonic support is provided by the optional duet accompaniment.
Ready for Ragtime - By Melody Bober - Item: 38994 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Late Elementary - Students will thoroughly enjoy this upbeat piece in ragtime style! The essence of ragtime is captured in the syncopated melody. The traditional jump-bass accompaniment usually found in this style is replaced with one using harmonic 5ths and single notes. The easy meter (4/4) and key (F major) aids in keeping the piece accessible, and the simplified accompaniment allows students to enjoy ragtime style at an earlier level.
Tango Dramatico - By Catherine Rollin - Item: 38995 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Late Elementary - All of the energy of a tango is expressed in this rhythmic solo written in 4/4 meter. It is an excellent study of i and V7 chords in E minor. Both of these chords are used in block and broken style. The use of melodic and rhythmic patterns throughout will aid in learning and memorizing this crowd-pleasing piece. Students will enjoy the drama of tango style and will be inspired to play with a big, bold sound.
Slow Dog Blues - By Sharon Aaronson - Item: 38996 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Late Elementary - The slow, bluesy style of this piece is sure to appeal to students. It features a syncopated melody and an easy ostinato accompaniment. The left-hand ostinato uses blocked 5ths, 6ths and 7ths while the right-hand melody stays mostly in a C major 5-finger pattern. The sharp second and flat third of the pattern creates the blues sound. The 2/4 time signature gives students the rare opportunity to play in this meter.
Harvest Festival - By Martha Mier - Item: 38997 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Early Intermediate - The key of E minor, combined with a fast 4/4 meter, creates an energetic, dance-like piece. A variety of articulations are used, making this solo an excellent study in legato, staccato and accents. Written in A-B-A form, syncopation is used in the melody of the B section. The return of the A section brings the left hand down one octave and uses an E natural minor scale in the coda.
Fireside Reflections - By Christopher Fisher - Item: 38999 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Intermediate - Lyrical playing is the hallmark of this solo written in D major and 4/4 meter. The expansive left-hand accompaniment creates a lush, harmonic support for the melody that spans an octave. Balance between the melody and the accompaniment is the key to making the melody sing. Perfect for anyone who likes romantic-style music, this piece will enchant both performer and audience with its warm and rich sounds.
Hungarian Fantasy - By Joyce Grill - Item: 39001 - PRICE: $2.99 - Level: Late Intermediate - True to its name, this solo provides the opportunity for students to master the art of playing freely with rubato. Beginning slowly in D minor, the first part of the fantasy changes tempo several times, leading to a lively second section written in F minor and 2/4 meter. The third and final section begins slowly and builds to an exciting finish, making this piece the perfect choice for recitals or contests.
The Maryland Shores - By Melody Bober - Item: 38794 - PRICE: $4.50 - Level: Intermediate - The Maryland Shores highlights the Chesapeake Bay and its beautiful shoreline. The city of Baltimore and its Inner Harbor shine in the bold first movement, "Beautiful Baltimore," creating a majestic sound with rich, full chords. The lyrical second movement, "Moon Glow on Chesapeake Bay," is expressive and features a beautiful melody over lush harmonies. No visit to the area would be complete without seeing the blue crab which is the symbol of Chesapeake Bay. "Blue Crab Rag" brings the suite to a lively close with its quick tempo, syncopated melody, and ragtime jump bass.
New Hampshire Landmarks - By Robert D. Vandall - Item: 38795 - PRICE: $4.50 - Level: Intermediate - New Hampshire Landmarks is a musical tour of well-known sites across the state. Opening with "The Old Man in the Mountain," the suite begins with a solemn, yet lyrical, tribute to this beloved granite formation that collapsed in 2003. The sparkling waters of Lake Winnipesaukee are brought to life in the second movement, "Rippling Beauty." Repeated eighth note figures create a shimmering effect that is used throughout the piece. The final movement, "Furious Winds," is a fast toccata representing the erratic and windy weather at the top of Mount Washington.
West Virginia: The Mountain State - By Martha Mier - Item: 38797 - PRICE: $4.50 - Level: Late Intermediate - West Virginia: The Mountain State captures the spirit and beauty of this Appalachian state. The historic New River Gorge Bridge and its surrounding beauty are portrayed musically in the first movement, "New River Gorge." The lyrical melodies and sweeping harmonies recreate the grandeur of the area. The lyricism continues in the second movement in "An Appalachian Ballad," a tender love song. The third movement, "Fiddler’s Tune," is a fast and raucous mountain dance. Strains of the fiddle can be heard throughout the piece as the music changes keys and builds to a rousing end.
Wyoming Landscapes - By Victor Labenske - Item: 38798 - PRICE: $4.50 - Level: Intermediate - Wyoming Landscapes captures the spirit and nuance of the Wyoming frontier. Beginning with a visit to Grand Teton National Park, "Horses and Hidden Falls" recreates the sound of the Old West through graceful, galloping rhythmic and melodic patterns. "Old Faithful" depicts the famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park with splashy sixteenth-note passages. And the glory days of the frontier are brought to life in "Frontier Days in Cheyenne." This bright movement celebrates the city of Cheyenne and its long, storied history with a down-home feel and foot-tapping appeal, bringing the suite to an exciting close.
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