Mary Leaf

Written in the key of E minor, a passionate melody transports the listener to the Spanish Mediterranean, suggesting the sounds of guitar and voice. To play this piece artistically, the performer will...

Winter has its own special magic depicted here in the key of E minor. The piece begins with a pensive melody, followed by easy hand-over-hand arpeggios. Careful attention to pedaling is a must for thi...

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with The Enchanted Pathway, a captivating piano piece perfect for late intermediate pianists. This lyrical composition by Mary Leaf weaves a melodic journey fil...

Arranged for the late intermediate student, this richly moving setting of an African-American Spiritual is full of sweeping arpeggios and rich harmonies. With the vast variety of expressive markings i...

These six action-packed duets - with titles such as: Riding the Waves, Wild Horse Roundup, Metro March, and McAllistar's Jig - are perfect ensemble pieces for recitals or festivals! It's hard to find...

A creative collection designed to engage students' emotions and imagination with a variety of keys, moods, meters, and modes. Some of the styles and titles include: Distant Shores - a lyrical waltz; T...

This intermediate level solo has a bluesy swing feel that will put a smile on your face and get your toes tapping! The L.H. portrays the "cunning" movement with its short, syncopated bass figures, whi...

Early Intermediate This festive solo in 6/8 time for the early intermediate student is written in the tradition of the music used for a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering. Students will en...

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Mary Leaf's Pixie Pranks is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. A whimsical, quick tempo piece characterized by staccatos throughout, t...

Lyric Rhapsody is a flowing, lyrical piano solo written in 9/8 and in the key of E minor. This piece will provide students exposure and practice interpreting the lyrical style found in standard Romant...

This magical piece conjures up the mysterious swirling images of wizardry. Wizard Fantasy is a perfect solo-recital piece for teenagers and adults, offering a variety of articulations, dynamics, whims...

Fanciful pieces feature ordinary insects and extraordinary music! Contents include: Grasshoppers; Ladybug, Ladybug; Flyaway Dragon; Soldier Ant; My Dog Has a Flea; The Nectar Collector; and Flickering...

This charming work takes the student on a virtual field trip, studying all kinds of insects - from crickets, to praying mantises, to yellow jackets. Clever melodic writing fits easily under the hands,...

Book 1 of A Leaf Collection is a wonderful artistic elementary collection of original solo piano pieces. Inspired by the composers' own variety of experiences from different seasons, historical events...

This second set of pieces evokes the student's emotions and imaginations as the music portrays various experiences. The titles include: Mist from the Sea; Escape in the Night; Drifting on the River; S...

These pieces don't venture far from Middle C and provide excellent supplemental material for a beginning student. Very descriptive titles such as My Special Star, Still the Ancients Whisper, Castle on...

This creative collection provides a variety of musical experiences. Keys, modes, and moods combine with imagery that sparks the imagination! Students will rock with dinosaurs, watch meteors and comets...

These imaginative and artistic solos give students experience with musical techniques and artistry that prepare them for more advanced literature. Being programmatic in nature, these compositions enga...

Kids love dinosaurs, and this late-elementary collection is a romp through their prehistoric world. Mary Leaf's clever lyrics allow the dinosaurs to talk about themselves and students learn of their u...

In this collection, Mary Leaf has written pieces about journeys, quests and the mysterious places found along the way. The eight pieces in this collection explore beautiful melodies, and tell fantasti...

In Book 3, Mary Leaf provides pieces that expand a pianist's concepts of rhythm and harmony. Students experience a solar eclipse with unusual harmonies, express an exotic melody at a caravanserai in t...