SKU: KJ.WP1220
ISBN 9780849799266.
This collection has eight solos whose mood and character aptly reflect the title of the collection. The titles are evocative, such as Gargoyles, The Lost Key, Sleepy Hollow, and Halo. These titles set the scene for truly imaginative musical story-telling on the part of the composer. Their style is contemporary Romantic, with melodies that meander in delightfully original ways, and with harmonies that take you on journey that is mysterious, and always memorable. Intermediate to late-intermediate pianists of all ages will love discovering their hidden pathways, unexpected twists, and subtle harmonic turns. (Intermediate/Late Intermediate).
SKU: KJ.WP1213
UPC: 084027053690.
This dramatic 10-page solo was commissioned by the Richmond, Virginia Music Teachers Association in honor of their 50th anniversary. The James River has always been important to life in Virginia, flowing 340 miles from the Appalachian Mountains to Chesapeake Bay. Following the big sounds of the introductory fanfare in 4/4 time, the melody (marked Flowing swiftly), appears in 6/8 time, richly accompanied by arpeggiated LH harmonies. Later in the piece, the hands switch roles, with RH broken chords over a LH treble melody. Hand-over-hand arpeggios follow, adding to the visual impression to the performance. The music returns to 4/4 time before concluding in a similarly dramatic fashion as found in the opening of the work. A true showpiece for late-intermediate level students and performers!
SKU: AP.47359
ISBN 9781470641016. UPC: 038081541907. English.
The Best of Tom Gerou, Book 3, is a collection of 12 intermediate to late intermediate solos for students. The piano works in this series were selected from a variety of collections and sheets and were compiled into graded collections. The pieces include Tom's favorites, contest selections, and established student-pleasers throughout the years. Performers will find a well-balanced assortment of solos reflecting different moods, sounds, styles, and musical challenges. Titles: Attack of the White Grizzly * Autumn Rain * Barcarolle * Columbia River Waltz * A Golden Gate Afternoon * Hope * Joy * Letter from the One at Sea * March of the Roman Legionaries * Northern Lights * Prairie Winds * The Rough Rider.
SKU: AP.48676
ISBN 9781470643805. UPC: 038081559506. Spanish.
This Spanish translation of Alfred's Premier Piano Express, Repertoire Book 4 includes motivational music in a variety of styles. Designed to reinforce concepts introduced in Premier Piano Express, Book 4, the music can be used as supplementary repertoire for any method. All original music (including one duet) was composed or arranged by Dennis Alexander and Martha Mier. Selections of standard repertoire by D. Scarlatti, Rameau, Bartók, Schumann, Attwood, von Weber, Gurlitt, C. P. E. Bach, Schytte, Heller, and Benda also are included.