This collection of preludes in all major and minor keys contains a wealth of pedagogical challenges for the late-intermediate to early-advanced level student. Each prelude is designed to explore one or more pianistic problems, and serves as excellent preparatory repertoire for the more complex character pieces of the great masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The sounds of Bach, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Ravel, Gershwin, Prokofieff and Copland are echoed in the pieces in this collection. Titles include: Bravissimo!; Castle in the Mist; Celestial Lullaby; Corps de Ballet; Dreamcatchers; Fleeting Spirits and more. ZigZag, a piece included in this collection, is composed in the meters of 5/8 and 4/8.

Delightful, varied, creative, accessible, innocent, and sweet are words to aptly describe this collection of short contemporary pieces at the late elementary to early intermediate level. The beautiful watercolors found on every page of the book are colorful and playful. The danger in buying this collection is the piano teacher will want to keep it rather than pass it on to her piano student. It will make you want to be a child again!

An eight-volume series of original piano solos by William Gillock.

This series focuses on music theory.

This collection was inspired by the sheer beauty of the American landscape and the ongoing pioneer spirit which continues to shape our great nation. The vivid sound images in each piece keep a pedagogical purpose always at hand, with the pianistic challenges providing practical techniques to prepare the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist for the masterworks of Debussy, Ravel, Griffes and Copland. Perfect material for recitals, these pieces are three to six pages in length. Six solos are included: Midnight Skiing; On the Horizon; Sea Breeze; Soaring; Spirit of the West and Wilderness Morning.

Wendy Stevens was inspired to write this collection of American pieces after reading a book about John Adams' wife, Abigail Adams. She began to think about all the forgotten heroes of history whose achievements are often overlooked. The result is this collection focusing on various aspects of the American frontier, prairie life, the secrets of the Underground Railway and the loneliness of Abigail Adams herself. Complete with historical notes, your students will get lost in amazement as they take a journey through American history.

In this inspired piano suite, the composer celebrates the pioneer spirit and prise that unites all Americans. From the energetic New York Morning to the grandeur of Rocky Mountain Majesty, students will explore a wide range of pianistic styles. Other titles include: Barnyard Blues; Chicago Saturday Night; Mississippi Steamer and Washington at Sundown.

These collections are brilliant compilations of late elementary to early intermediate solos designed to carry the student (and the listener!) to faraway lands. Imagine traveling through the intense Rocky Mountains, seeing the Blue Mosque in Turkey or eating Caribbean food in Kingston, Jamaica! These pieces and more will transport you to an imaginary world of travel. They're great motivation for artistic performances and come equipped with short narratives and historical notes about each place. Highly recommended!

Dr. Jane Magrath had assembled this well-balanced collection containing two separate recital and/or audition programs to showcase the young pianist's mastery of important and appropriate works by composers of various eras. Titles include: Invention No.4 in D minor (Bach); Sonata in D Major (Haydn); Hunting Song (Mendelssohn); Bagatelle Op. 5 No.3 and No. 8 (Tcherepnin); Capriccio Op. 84 No.1 (Faure) and more!

Autumn Inspirations is a set of ten imaginative piano solos that captures the essence of the fall season. Early intermediate to intermediate pianists are invited to join in a timeless celebration of autumn that can surely be enjoyed throughout the year. Contents are: Autumn Waltz; Barn Dance; Clouds; Evening Reflections; Harvest Hoedown; Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Memories of Summer; November Song; Prelude to Autumn and Rustling Leaves.