Willis Music

Few compositions from the Classical Romantic repertoire are accessible and satisfying to elementary and early intermediate piano students. Students often become frustrated working on a repertoire piec...

More Romantic Impressions contains a wide variety of styles, moods, rhythms, keys, and key signatures, written in the tradition of the Romantic period of music history. Most of these compositions are...

The simple melody and mode of Egyptian Journey conjures up alluring images of the ancient, mysterious and beautiful land: a lazy swaying camel ride, gigantic pyramids in the distance, a lush oasis. Ar...

This simple, heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft, perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality.

Star Wonders has enough charm to seduce even the most slothful student and is a complete delight to play! Dreamy, arpeggiated seventh chords and cool harmonies infuse the piece and make it perfect for...

An expressive two-page piece with an alluring melody, long phrase lines, and delicate sighs. In G Major, with pedal throughout.

Quick and sprightly, Rowdy Run is also an excellent study in scalar passages. A great recital piece!

Fiery and exciting, Sea Tempest captures the turbulence and beauty of a storm at sea. Perfect for a pianist with dramatic flair! Key: E Minor.

Six beautiful original piano solos inspired by the sea: First Comes the Sun - Sitting by the Sea - Bay Breezes - Majestic Waves - Unexpected Storm - Sailing Summer Seas.

Destined to be an instant favorite with students! A beautiful singing melody combined with patterns in both hands make Twilight Tapestry a joy to practice and perform.

Dramatic in feel and majestic in sound, Rhapsodie en rouge (Rhapsody in Red) is a definite crowd-pleaser. Key: D Minor.

Eagle's Flight soars in all the right places! Lots of opportunity for expression and interpretation of freedom. In 3/4 time but feels and moves effectively in one. Key: E Minor.

Students will enjoy playing the big, sweeping chords in Himalayan Grandeur, which strives to do justice to its title - and succeeds, inspiring images of strength and nobility. There is an appropriate...

A moving, beautiful piece, with a slight ethereal touch. Key: C Major.

Full of intriguing mystical harmonies and gentle lyrical phrases, this piece is a perfect depiction of mysterious paths in the moonlight. Easy patterns make it especially quick to learn. In 6/8 time.

Hartsell's Fantasia has fast, driving, exhilarating outer sections and a lyrical, sensitive middle. An excellent emotive piece!

Later Elementary Level Sunshine Spectacular is like a ray of sunshine: clean, crisp and traveling the speed of light! This fast, spirited piece shows off a newly learned F Major scale. In contrast, th...

A delightful, unique rag that's sophisticated and fun to play! Unexpected sneaky rhythms liven up the piece even more. Specially commissioned by the Emporia Piano Teachers Association in 2014. Key: C...

This soaring, majestic piece was inspired by a brave family of eagles in Iowa and an enthusiastic online community of bird-lovers from all over the world. Full of rich ascending arpeggios and catchy m...

Chop Suey is my fav'rite food, it puts me in a happy mood! are the first lines in this adorable piece for beginners. In mostly five-finger position, and with optional teacher accompaniment. Key: C Maj...

The Galloping Ghost is a spooky study in 6/8, appropriate for Halloween recitals or any time of the year! Quick and light, but with a mysterious aura. Key: C Minor.

An atmospheric piece that will keep pianist and audience completely enthralled and in awe of the universe and its mysteries. Written for the Newton Music Teachers Association (Kansas), the piece helps...

12 exciting piano solos! This 2nd edition features old favorites as well as new arrangements of Glenda's favorite Christmas carols. They can be used for church or recital performances, or simply for p...