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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.

This fanfare-like, exciting piano duet is meant to sound'Proud and uplifting, with great energy and vitality,'and the musical textures and dynamics of this composition will certainly deliver that kind of excitement! Written in C Major, 4/4 time, with block and arpeggiated chords, and many shifts in tempo, mood and dynamics.

Concerto Romantique is reminiscent of such Romantic era composers as Schumann and Chopin, yet characteristic of Catherine Rollin's lyric sound and style. The beautiful, flowing melody will be appealing and accessible to intermediate-level students who enjoy playing Romantic-style music in an ensemble setting. Note: two copies are needed for performance. An orchestration is available for this piece. Contact David Daniels at daniels@warrensymphony.org.

Part of Alfred's Recital Suite Series, Suite Sounds Around the Finger Lakes explores the central region of New York state. Each of the three movements depicts different aspects of the area. In'The Wondrous Finger Lakes,'students will create the effect of lightly rippling water in the left-hand accompaniment as the right hand plays a lyrical melody. The second movement,'Hoops Victory: Go Orange!'recreates the excitement of a Syracuse University basketball game, complete with an opening fanfare of rhythmic chords followed by the sound of a dribbling basketball, created using repeated staccato notes. The suite is completed with'Syracuse Snowfall,'the musical version of gently falling snow that turns into a snow storm, created using delicate broken chords that become lively and brisk triplets.

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Catherine Rollin as some of her all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 10 early elementary to late elementary pieces.Titles:• Bean Bag Dog • Chocolate Chip Cookies • Hoe-Down • Lefty's Cool Strut • Octopuses All Have 8 • Rock It! • Sneaky Skeleton • Sunlight Waltz • The Swan Witches'Brew.'Hoe-Down'and'Witches'Brew'are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Catherine Rollin's The Grand Canyon celebrates one of the greatest wonders of the world. Written in three movements, it begins with'Canyon Sunrise,'a piece that depicts a peaceful sunrise through its lyrical melody and lush harmonies. The second movement,'Bright Angel Trail,'uses swing rhythm to illustrate the swaying movement of horses as they make their way down into the canyon on this popular trail. The final movement,'The Canyon's Raging River,'alternates between a swiftly flowing melody and crashing chords to illustrate the different moods of the Colorado River as it runs through the canyon.'The Canyon's Raging River'is a Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

An A minor blues progression is combined with a syncopated melody to create this rock-style piece for early intermediate level pianists. Simple moves from A minor, to D minor, and to E minor explore different registers of the keyboard with both hands. Repetition of melodic and rhythmic patterns will aid in learning and memorizing this fun solo that students will enjoy playing for their friends.

A charming tale of a young girl and her beloved nutcracker…what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a piano duet collaboration of great accessible arrangements from The Nutcracker Ballet. Ideal for intermediate to late intermediate pianists, these enjoyable duets are as true to Tchaikovsky's orchestral score as possible, giving each pianist an equally important part wherever feasible. From the first notes of the lively Miniature Overture to the climactic close of Waltz of the Flowers, duet partners and their audiences will enjoy the colorful images conjured by this enduring masterpiece.

This lively solo employs staccatos and hand crossings to effectively depict handsprings on the keyboard. The A section is written with both hands in bass clef. The left hand frequently crosses over the right hand throughout the piece. The short B section is followed by a return to A, written one octave higher than the opening, thus requiring both hands to be written in treble clef for much of this section. The ¾ meter gives this C major piece a fun and playful feel.

The fiery bravado of a matador…the intense passion of a singing troubadour…the grace and beauty of a spirited señorita…these striking images of Spain permeate this grouping of early intermediate and intermediate piano solos, making a lasting impression on all who hear or perform them. All seven solos are easy to master technically, yet are imbued with rolled chords, triplet-infused melodies, staccato and legato phrasing and vibrant dance rhythms.

This series of collectible solos by Catherine Rollin is for beanbag animal lovers of all ages. The pieces, which vary in difficulty from early to late elementary, have attractive covers and fun lyrics to sing.

This series of collectible solos by Catherine Rollin is for beanbag animal lovers of all ages. The pieces, which vary in difficulty from early to late elementary, have attractive covers and fun lyrics to sing.

A lyrical and flowing right-hand melody is set against a repeated syncopated rhythm in the left-hand in this intermediate piano solo by Catherine Rollin. The pleasing harmonies create a contemporary sound.

Playing concertos is one of the most fulfilling experiences a student has during the early years of piano study, and playing ensemble music is indispensable to acquiring overall musicianship. This concerto in the classical style at the intermediate level is a perfect choice for piano students; particularly those who are excited about playing concertos by Mozart and Haydn in the future. Note: two copies are needed for performance.

A gentle, lyrical melody glides over legato broken chord accompaniment as the early intermediate pianist uses'tender'expression to tell a musical story.

All 22 of the expressive solos in the three books of Lyric Moments are included in this complete edition. This collection of intermediate to late intermediate piano solos is perfect for the romantic at heart. All of the pieces are lush, lyrical, and absolutely lovely. Titles:• Daydream • First Loss • A Heart Takes Flight • Lament • Love Theme • A Lovely Mood • Lullaby and Dreamland • Lyric Nocturne • Prairie Love • Pure Heart • Remembrance • Simple Pleasures • A Song for You • A Special Place in My Heart • Summer Splendor • Summer's Dream • Summer's Nocturne • Sweet Elegy • Sweet Memories • Tender Moments • Tenderly • Thinking of Summer

Six of Catherine Rollin's favorite early-intermediate to intermediate sheet music solos are included in this volume. The variety of styles and sophisticated sounds make this music appealing to students of all ages. Titles: • Blue Bayou Waltz • Jazz Cat • Malibu Mist • Nights in Spain • Nocturne for the Left Hand • Winter Waltz

This unique volume offers something for everyone-introducing 7 different musical styles, from Baroque to New Age. Your students will enjoy discovering these new twists on familiar Christmas melodies, while gaining a clearer understanding of the elements that comprise each musical style.

This intermediate level arrangement of the famous Ukranian Bell Carol will give great enjoyment to two partners at the piano, especially in Christmas recitals. The duties of melody and accompaniment are shared well between the parts, with running eighth note patterns and'jingly'chords, and a generous use of the entire keyboard.

Contest Winners for Two is a series of five graded collections of original, time-tested piano duets. Over the years Alfred, Belwin, and Myklas produced an extensive catalogue of quality elementary and intermediate supplementary piano duets. The pieces that are included in this volume represent the three companies'most popular and effective duets drawn from festival and contest lists. Book 4 consists of intermediate pieces, placed in approximate order of difficulty. Titles:• Allegro Festivo (Robert D. Vandall)• Big River Barn Dance (Carrie Kraft)• Festival Overture (Dennis Alexander)• Getting Started (Robert D. Vandall)• Martellato (Michael Shott)• Valse Sentimentale à Deux (Catherine Rollin)• Walnut River Rag (Melody Bober)

Preludes for Piano: Complete Collection, contains 20 intermediate to late intermediate piano solos that explore and develop lyrical playing. The pieces are appropriate for church services, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other events where expressive and moving music is needed. Book 1 Titles:• Prelude No. 1 in A Minor • Prelude No. 2 in C Major • Prelude No. 3 in D Minor • Prelude No. 4 in B-flat Minor • Prelude No. 5 in E-flat Major • Prelude No. 6 in B Minor • Prelude No. 7 in D-flat Major. Book 2Titles:• Prelude No. 1 in G Minor • Prelude No. 2 in B-flat Major • Prelude No. 3 in D Major • Prelude No. 4 in A-flat Major • Prelude No. 5 in E Minor • Prelude No. 6 in F Minor • Prelude No. 7 in A Major. Book 3Titles:• Prelude No. 1 in G Major • Prelude No. 2 in C Major • Prelude No. 3 in C Minor • Prelude No. 4 in D Major • Prelude No. 5 in A Minor • Prelude No. 6 in B-flat Minor

The long-awaited third volume in this series delivers more beautiful solos. The lyrical melodies and lush harmonies found throughout are sure to please the romantic at heart. Titles:• Lyric Nocturne • Pure Heart • Remembrance • Summer Splendor • Sweet Elegy • Tenderly.'Lyric Nocturne'and'Summer Splendor'are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

In Museum Masterpieces, Book 4, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pieces are beautifully displayed on a four-page color insert at the center of the book, along with historical notes about each painting.Titles:•At the Front (George Cochran Lambdin)•Dancers (Theo van Doesburg)•Dancers, Pink and Green (Edgar Degas)•Improvisation (Childe Hassam)•The Kiss (Gustav Klimt)•States of Mind: The Farewells (Umberto Boccioni)•Summer (Thomas Dewing)•Watson and the Shark (John Singleton Copley)

In Museum Masterpieces, Book 2, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pieces are beautifully displayed on a four-page color insert at the center of the book, along with historical notes about each painting.Titles:•Car and Hunting Fox (Umberto Boccioni)•La charmeuse de serpents (The Snake Charmer) (Henri Rousseau)•Cirque (Circus) (Georges Seurat)•The Girl with a Pearl Earring (Johannes Vermeer)•Jeunes filles au piano (Young Girls at the Piano) (Pierre-Auguste Renoir)•Noah's Ark: Genesis (Charles McGee)•Nocturne in Black and Gold---The Falling Rocket (James Abbott McNeill Whistler)•Primavera (Sandro Botticelli)•Sunrise on the Matterhorn (Albert Bierstadt)•Washington Crossing the Delaware (Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze)

In Museum Masterpieces, Book 3, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pieces are beautifully displayed on a four-page color insert at the center of the book, along with historical notes about each painting.Titles:•Bank of the Oise at Auvers (Vincent van Gogh)•Evocation of Butterflies (Odilon Redon)•The Factory and the Bridge (Olga Rozanova)•The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Katsushika Hokusai)•The Gulf Stream (Winslow Homer)•Hommage à Blériot (Robert Delaunay)•The Starry Night (Vincent van Gogh)•A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (Georges Seurat)•Water Lilies (Claude Monet)

In Museum Masterpieces, Book 1, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pieces are beautifully displayed on a four-page color insert at the center of the book, along with historical notes about each painting.Titles:•American Gothic (Grant Wood)•Black Square and Red Square (Kazimir Malevich)•Carmencita (William Merritt Chase)•A Dash for the Timber (Frederic Remington)•L'étoile (The Star) (Edgar Degas)•Le fifre (The Fife Player) (Édouard Manet)•Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci)•The Nut Gatherers (William-Adolphe Bouguereau)•Reeds and Cranes (Suzuki Kiitsu)•Senecio (Paul Klee)

This charming collection of sophisticated, late intermediate Christmas arrangements by Catherine Rollin will delight and inspire teenage and adult piano students. Similar in style to Catherine Rollin's Preludes for Piano, these rewarding selections sound more difficult than they actually are.Titles:•Ave Maria•God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen•Hallelujah!•Hark! The Herald Angels Sing•The Holly and the Ivy•We Three Kings of Orient Are

This early-intermediate solo is a delight to play and to hear! Written in A minor and 3/4 meter, this piece includes multiple changes between A minor and E major chords. Patterns are simple, easy to remember, and repeat throughout the piece in different registers. Dynamic contrasts create echo effects, and a D. S. al Coda allows the student to play the exciting middle section a second time.

In the Spotlight on Styles Collection, 21 original pieces by Catherine Rollin are gathered in one book to serve as an introduction to the distinctive styles of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist music. Each piece is accessible to the intermediate pianist and features elements that are stylistically characteristic of one of these four periods. Through this collection, students are offered a fulfilling musical experience as well as preparation for the study of the masterworks.

Contest Winners for Two is a series of five graded collections of original, time-tested piano duets. Over the years Alfred, Belwin, and Myklas produced an extensive catalogue of quality elementary and intermediate supplementary piano duets. The pieces that are included in this volume represent the three companies'most popular and effective duets drawn from festival and contest lists. Book 5 consists of late intermediate pieces, placed in approximate order of difficulty. Titles:• The Grand Finale (Catherine Rollin)• Jazz Duets Nos. 1-3 (Carol Wickham)• Kansas City Rag (Ernest J. Kramer)• Ostinato (Michael Shott)• Remember When (Robert D. Vandall)• Three Waltzes (Robert D. Vandall)

Catherine Rollin has created a bold and lively pirate's dance in this fun-filled solo. The key of A minor sets the proper'pirate mood', and the quick 6/8 meter is perfect for a spirited dance. The running eighth-note melody shows off agile fingers, and the majestic chords in the middle section add an exciting contrast in this A-B-A form.

The 21 pieces in this collection represent some of the best miniature masterworks in piano literature. These pieces were carefully selected not only for their overall quality and musicality, but because they advance very logically from the five-finger position pieces that preceded them in Pathways to Artistry: Masterworks, Book 1. For maximum benefit, students should work through the skills that are comprehensively presented in Pathways to Artistry: Technique, Book 2. Titles: • Alpine Dance (Heinrich Wohlfahrt) • Bourée (Felix Le Couppey) • The Cuckoo (Eduard Horák) • English Gigue (Samuel Arnold) • Etude in A Minor (Ludvig Schytte) • Hopak (Alexander Goedicke) • The King's Fanfare (William Duncombe) • Little Scherzo (Ludvig Schytte) • A Lovely Day (Daniel Gottlob Türk) • Melodic Etude, Op. 108, No. 12 (Ludvig Schytte) • Minuet in F Major, K. 2 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) • Playful Dances (Jacob Schmitt) • A Pleasant Morning (Jean Louis Streabbog) • Quadrille (Franz Joseph Haydn) • Rain (Nicolai Lyubarski) • Royal Trumpet March (Jeremiah Clarke) • The Shepherd's Song (Nicolai Lyubarski) • Sonatina in C Major (William Duncombe) • Song from For Children (Béla Bartók) • Song without Words (Louis Köhler) • Trio (Anton Diabelli)

All of the pieces in the Dances for Two series are intended to capture the rhythmic essence of dance music. Just as two dancing partners work best when they're in sync, playing duets with great rhythmic chemistry is just as wonderful! Both the primo and secondo parts in Book 1 are written at the early intermediate level. Youths, teens and adults will all enjoy these charming pieces and interesting parts where each partner has plenty of opportunity to lead and play the melody.