Carolyn C. Setliff

Students will love the humor in the text (and in the music) of Big Green Frog! Although mostly in five-finger position, the piece subtly encourages other positions throughout; for example, by featurin...

7 Christmas classics arranged for recitals, church performances, or simply at-home entertainment, including: Carol of the Bells - Ding Dong! Merrily on High! - The First Noel - In the Bleak Midwinter...

Seahorse Serenade is a delightful piece that features neat hand-over-hand crossings, and assists the student in graceful phrasing and pedal coordination. The gently swaying rhythm is straightforward a...

A dazzling recital piece: fast, lively, and replete with exciting rhythms. Repeated patterns simplify the learning process. Highly recommended!

Majestic Splendor is broad, sweeping, and inspiring. Using octaves, wide jumps, and a beautiful melody, Setliff makes excellent use of a wide range of the keyboard making the piece sound expansive and...

October leaves... dancing, swirling, in the wind. An excellent solo that suits the title perfectly! Chromatic scales and hand-over-hand arpeggios up and down the keyboard make the piece sound more dif...

Short, fast and energetic! Excellent as a recital piece or as a jump-start for an unmotivated student. Key: D Minor.

A beautiful solo full of cascading notes and wonderful harmonies. The exotic impressionistic middle section could well be a study in bringing out inner voicing. Sure to be a student favorite! Key: D M...

This lush, romantic piece has big, lovely harmonies, lots of hand-over-hand arpeggios, and a melody that will linger. Perfect for the student with dramatic flair! Key: G Minor.

Carolyn Setliff's Medieval Rondo definitely falls under the category of fast and cool. It's wonderfully effective - it sounds difficult, yet fits wonderfully under the fingers. Students will want to s...

This solo has it all-a grand introduction, sweeping lyrical melodies and a sophisticated finish that advancing students will find very appealing. The key of D minor lends a certain melancholy air and...

Students can experience the graceful moves of an ice skater in this G major solo written in 6/8 meter. Broken chords that pass from hand-to-hand create a swirl of sound. The damper pedal helps create...

10 easy holiday favorites for the young student, all with optional accompaniments easily played by a family member with slightly higher proficiency. Lyrics included.