Intermediate Piano

The left hand plays both melody and accompaniment in this late intermediate piano solo for one hand. This dreamlike piece begins in the key of A minor and moves through various tonalities before endin...

The sound of fanfares and fun run through this D-major show piece, with sweeping dynamic range, accents, shifts in tonality, and a relentless rush to the exciting finish.

The Choctaw Bay Music Club of Niceville, Florida commissioned this solo. Florida's nickname is 'The Sunshine State,' and this piece is sunny through and through. Chromatics and syncopation are highlig...

This solo, written in C minor, provides an excellent technical workout for the right hand. Sixteenth-note five-finger patterns and broken chords in the A section must be played cleanly and quickly. Th...

Louisiana Legacies captures the heart and soul of the state and is a musical tribute to the very essence of what is Louisiana. Celebrated in three movements are some of the things that people have com...

Martha Mier's The Bluegrass State visits three venerable Kentucky landmarks in three movements. The first stop is Land Between the Lakes, recreated in a peaceful musical setting with a lyrical melody...

Martha Mier's Tennessee Treasures takes a musical journey to three different cities across the state of Tennessee. Written in three movements, it begins in Memphis. 'Down on Beale Street' is a slow, b...

These heartfelt arrangements are some of Martha Mier's favorite hymns. Their warm melodies and rich harmonies will bring hope, solace, and the nearness of God to listeners and performers alike. To ass...

Gently running eighth-note left hand broken chord patterns lay under the pretty singing melodies that play above them in this reflective and colorful tone painting. Long, legato right hand phrases are...

West Virginia: The Mountain State captures the spirit and beauty of this Appalachian state. The historic New River Gorge Bridge and its surrounding beauty are portrayed musically in the first movement...

Four distinct movements depict the wonder of this state. The Blue Ridge Parkway uses octaves and rich chords to create a majestic piece that portrays the grandeur of the scenic drive. Appalachian Moun...

Both jazzy and orchestral, 'Rhapsody in Blue' remains one of the most recognized and popular pieces in the piano repertoire. This arrangement serves as a late intermediate 'reduction' of the original....

This late intermediate-level solo piano adaptation of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue includes all the main themes from that popular 20th Century work. 86 measures, key of F.

George Gershwin's 1917 novelty rag Rialto Ripples was his first published instrumental, and was a commercial success. It has all the hallmarks of Gershwin's piano style, with stride left hand patterns...

Oklahoma Heritage captures the colorful qualities of this unique state. Each of the four movements depicts a musical portrait of Oklahoma's diverse landscapes and fascinating people. Experience the ex...

Although the passing of someone dear is always difficult, expressive and heartfelt hymns provide solace and comfort. All selections are time-tested songs of faith: It Is Well with My Soul - There Is a...

Colorful scenes from Vermont are depicted throughout this suite. The Hike to Killington Peak uses syncopation and a swing feel to musically recreate a mountain hike. A grandiose middle section represe...

This late intermediate piano solo is a theme and six variations based on Sanford Faulkner's 'Arkansas Traveler.' The theme begins in the key of A major, and the variations move through different keys,...

This impressionistic cradle song was composed by Chopin in 1843 and first performed by the composer in early 1844. It is one of only two pieces by Chopin with a descriptive title, implying that he had...

Wynn-Anne Rossi's Along the Mississippi takes a trip down the Mississippi River in four distinct movements. The journey begins with 'Swiftly Flowing River,' a flowing movement that highlights where th...

This late intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: chord symbols, lead sheets, ostinato, parallel and contrary motion, alt...

In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the...

Constantly running 16th notes outline chords in the right hand of this late intermediate piece. The majority of the piece is in E minor, but it ends in G major. There are consistent hand crosses throu...

In the Música de Navidad series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music while exploring the holiday traditions of this part of the world. Each pie...

The four movements of Winter Illuminations take the listener on an exciting journey through several scenes of the season. The first movement, 'Snowfall Prelude,' paints the image of drifting snowflake...