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:

More information here on the Sweet Stylings Blog

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: