The performers become a brass band, and can imagine the sounds of the different instruments as they enjoy marching together through this enjoyable duet, that will be a crowd pleaser and a joy to play for beginning students. It is written in C Major, 4/4 time, with lots of dynamics, various touches, and some use of accidentals. There will be a good separation of duties between the performers, and use of the full keyboard range.
A lively patriotic medley written for intermediate piano duet, this piece begins with "The Marines' Hymn." The medley continues with "Anchors Aweigh, " "The Caisson Song, " and "Yankee Doodle Boy, " and ends with a partial statement of the majestic melody from "America, the Beautiful." The piece begins in the key of C major and modulates to B-flat major with the melodies alternating between the primo and secondo parts.
Blue Ridge Mountains captures the beauty of this section of the Appalachian Mountain range that stretches through the states from Georgia to Pennsylvania. The first movement, Skyline Drive, " is a waltz with long lyrical lines. "Nantahala River Rapids" is a lively excursion in 6/8 time. Scale-like figures and sections with chromatic scales depict rafters moving through the swirling rapids. The slow third movement, "Brasstown Bald Blues, " give...
This collection of 10 hymn arrangements, suitable for church services, hymn festivals or recitals, uses a variety of keys and moods to make the pieces enjoyable for the performer as well as the listener. Titles: All Creatures of Our God and King * How Firm a Foundation * I Need Thee Every Hour * It Is Well with My Soul * Like a River Glorious * My Faith Looks Up to Thee * O God, Our Help in Ages Past * O, How I Love Jesus * Softly and Tenderly...
Now even your youngest students can experience the music of Ludwig van Beethoven through this solo. The melody is divided between both hands throughout and stays mostly in Middle C position. However, the left hand does extend briefly to bass E in one measure. The A section has an original melody with lyrics while the B section features an arrangement of a melody from Beethoven's Sonata Pathtique. An optional teacher accompaniment creates a ric...
This joyous solo in C major is celebratory in nature. The allegro tempo and lyrical melody bring a certain abandon and sweeping feel to the piece. The B section features the sounds of bells represented open sixths and sixths and with an added second. The meter in this section changes from 3/4 to 2/4 and back againperfectly depicting the ringing sound. Students will be captivated by the sound of this piece and therefore, will play it with convi...
Travel back to ancient Egypt through this solo written in C minor and 4/4 time. Students will enjoy the slight modal quality of the music through the use of accidentals in both the melody and the accompaniment. Neither hand is locked into a position so reading and moving around the keyboard are facilitated. There are no lyrics, making this piece a good choice for older students.
The key of B flat major and time signature are featured in this early-intermediate solo by Judy East Wells. The left-hand is an excellent study in chord and interval analysis. Lyrical playing is fostered through the right-hand melody line. Together, they provide an opportunity for working on balance as well. Students will have no trouble creating the image of a Silver Lake through the music and their imaginations.
Sweeping left-hand arpeggios and a melodic right-hand melody interspersed with chords are features of this new intermediate solo by Judy East Wells. The key of E flat major gives the piece a rich sound that is enhanced by the syncopated damper pedal. Students wo enjoy full, rich and romantic-style pieces will find this to be a perfect fit.
A lively patriotic medley written for intermediate piano duet, this piece begins with "The Marines' Hymn." The medley continues with "Anchors Aweigh, " "The Caisson Song, " and "Yankee Doodle Boy, " and ends with a partial statement of the majestic melody from "America, the Beautiful." The piece begins in the key of C major and modulates to B-flat major with the melodies alternating between the primo and secondo parts.
Long legato phrases paint the sound of gently flowing clouds as the left hand plays alone in waltz rhythm, sweeping over most of the keyboard. There are wide dynamics and constant motion in this expressive tone poem for the intermediate level pianist.
