Kevin Olson

Designed to build a solid foundation of early musical concepts and piano topography, students play and read music at a pace that is steady and comfortable. Using unique "keyboard pictures" that are ea...

This book teaches and reinforces notes in the Middle C position on the staff. New notes are introduced at a steady and comfortable pace using an animal theme, and then are frequently reviewed througho...

Have you ever heard of an elephant playing in a band? A piano-playing puppy? Kids will get a kick out of these imaginative, silly songs by Kevin Olson, who put music to the clever humor and wordplay o...

The fun continues in the second book of this series with music by Kevin Olson and humorous lyrics by Kenn Nesbitt, recently named Children's Poet Laureate of the United States. Kids and audiences alik...

In this delightful work the sounds of the deep South come alive! Each of the four movements has its own character and style, depicting a scene from the colorful environment of the South. Every piece e...

Kevin Olson writes in Notes from the Composer, "I find it interesting that we use the word "keys" to describe the black and white levers on the piano that are pressed down and transformed into musical...

Legends of Swing, a new series by composer Kevin Olson, highlights the diverse world of jazz by exploring the "hot spots" for the culture and language of the genre. The first book in the series portra...

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Kevin R. Olson's Echoes of Egypt is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. This mysterious Egyptian-sounding piece is written for the late...

In this early elementary solo, students can learn to get comfortable on the keyboard, using thumbs on middle C. The end of the piece lets students jump to find a C in different octaves. There is an op...

arr. by Kevin R. Olson: Popular ragtime themes are cleverly inter-twined in this exciting medley featuring motives and highlights from The Entertainer, Maple Leaf Rag, Solace, Easy Winners, and more....

Includes: Rock the Halls (Deck the Halls), In Heavenly Peace (Silent Night), Jingle Blues (Jingle Bells), In Excelsis Deo (Angels We Have Heard on High), Ballad of the Kings (We Three Kings), Tidings...

The newest addition to Kevin Olson's popular Jazzed Up! Christmas series offers challenging and fun arrangements for the advanced level student. A wide range of styles is presented, from gospel swing...

A joyous fantasy of Christmas favorites for a recital, prelude, postlude, or other performance setting. Starts gently, and builds firmly but always gracefully and rhythmically into a heartstopping and...

A delightful elementary piece that engages students in coordinating both hands playing at the same time and in rapid succession. It comes with an optional teacher duet and will introduce students to u...

A delightful elementary piece that engages students in coordinating both hands playing at the same time and in rapid succession. It comes with an optional teacher duet and will introduce students to u...

Kevin adds his special touch to the 11 familiar Christmas songs that are mostly two pages with minimal hands-together playing. These carefully leveled yet accessible arrangements include lyrics and te...

Each of the ten solos starts with an engaging intro and flows naturally into the familiar Christmas tune. Lyrics are included and titles are: O Christmas Tree; Good King Wenceslas; Still, Still Still;...

Inspired by the traditional Christmas poem, Kevin Olson has created a new musical setting of this beloved text. A bell-like introduction begins the piece as a new, lyrical melody with lyrics sets the...

Inspired by the traditional Christmas poem, Kevin Olson has created a new musical setting of this beloved text. A bell-like introduction begins the piece as a new, lyrical melody with lyrics sets the...

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