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In Recital® with Little Pieces for Little
Fingers, Original Solos, Book 1
Timothy Brown, Kevin Costley, Christopher Goldston, Elizabeth W. Greenleaf, Mary Leaf, Edwin McLean
Edited by Helen Marlais

FJH2017 / 5.95

Preparatory
In Recital® with Little Pieces for Little Fingers, Book 1 is a fun and motivational series for the beginner-level piano student. Designed to be the very first book in the In Recital® series, it is best used as a preparatory level book before students go on to Book 1 of the In Recital® series. Throughout this book students reinforce their skills of reading, rhythm, and musicality while playing engaging original pieces by a wonderful mix of FJH composers. This book also contains a fun two-page writing activity, artistic illustrations, fanciful lyrics, and can be used in conjunction with any preparatory level piano method.

 


An Introduction to Succeeding with the Masters®
Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais

 FJH2015 / 6.95

Late Elementary through Early Intermediate
In this book, teachers and students will discover a wealth of excellent repertoire by the master composers from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. This book, as in all of the Succeeding with the Masters® books, contains valuable information about the specific characteristics of each era, practice strategies, and a full-performance and narrated CD. There are fun-filled activities that help students learn about each time period. Upon completion of this book, students will be ready for Succeeding with the Masters® – a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth-Century masters.

 


In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist
Popular, Book 2
Arranged by Edwin McLean and Timothy Brown
Edited by Helen Marlais

FJH2016 / 7.50

Early Advanced
Book 2 of In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist – Popular continues the six-book In Recital® series with artistic arrangements for the early advanced pianist. The fabulous arrangements by Edwin McLean and Timothy Brown will capture the attention of audiences and showcase the pianist! This collection contains beautiful lyrical pieces and other favorites such as: Bella Notte; Vaya Con Dios; Dream a Little Dream of Me; and many more.

 


Succeeding with the Masters® / The Festival Collection


Etudes with Technique, Book 1
Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais
with Suzanne Torkelson

FJH2025 / 6.50

Elementary to Mid-Elementary
This series is designed to develop healthy, natural, and effective technique. Each book is divided into units, and each unit focuses on one technical concept utilizing imagery to help students understand the gesture needed to produce the correct technique. Students get the opportunity to play the technique using two short technical exercises followed by several etudes to reinforce each concept. This approach allows students to concentrate on one technique at a time, promoting mastery of specific techniques and helping students make these technical skills a habit in their playing. Contains information about each etude and the composers.

 


Jazz In Focus


Color Me Jazz, Book 1
Lee Evans

FJH2018 / 6.95

Late Elementary
Color Me Jazz, Book 1 is a collection of jazz piano solos specifically composed to provide jazz piano teaching material for the early levels of piano study. Within this collection the prominent characteristics of the jazz style are covered such as: syncopation; walking bass; twelve-bar blues chord structure; bass ostinato, and more. This book will serve as a strong motivational force that will enrich and broaden the musical experience for students and teachers.

 


My Kind of Music


My Kind of Music, Book 3
Kevin Olson

FJH2019 / 5.95

Early Intermediate
My Kind of Music, Book 3 is a collection of nine unique solos for the intermediate level student. Evocative of a Middle Eastern marketplace, the modal melody of On the Streets of Cairo is challenging fun with accidentals, while Sneaking Around is great fun with suspenseful staccatos! Other pieces such as Monument Valley, Lazy Afternoon, and Bad Way to Start the Day will certainly resonate with your students as they say "Hey! That's my kind of music!"

 


Composers in Focus


Summer Portraits
Kevin Costley

FJH2020 / 5.95

Intermediate
Just in time for lazy summer days, Summer Portraits presents you with the best of this sunny season! From the sweet simplicity of Summer Dreams to playing tag with the waves in Water's Edge and a Sassy Swing concert in the park, this intermediate level collection of eight pieces has something for everyone.

 


Written For You


The Blue Dolphin
Timothy Brown

W9344 / 2.50

Early Elementary
A charming early elementary piece that portrays a carefree and cheerful dolphin playfully swimming and splashing in the ocean. The student part consists of a single hand position without rests or accidentals. The optional teacher duet part suggests the gentle flow of ocean waves.

 


The Woolly Mammoth
Mary Leaf

W9347 / 2.50

Early Elementary
Young students in the early elementary level will love the prehistoric setting of this Middle C solo in A minor. The catchy melody and creative lyrics will keep students wanting to play this one over and over. In addition, the optional teacher duet adds harmonic richness and is easy to sight-read.

 


Pedal Happy
Kevin and Julia Olson

W9350 / 2.50

Elementary
A humorous elementary level piece that looks at over-pedaling from a student's point of view. This delightful piece actually provides a good introduction to using the damper pedal and how it creates a colorful effect.

 


Turkey Talk
Kevin Costley

W9349 / 2.50

Early Elementary
This early elementary piece written in the middle C position is a cute story about turkeys talkin' and walkin' down the road. The creative lyrics describe the "hobble and gobble" sounds they make, and an optional teacher duet part adds to the harmonic texture. Students will have fun playing this song at Thanksgiving time or any time of the year!

 


Call of the Wilderness
Edwin McLean

W9342 / 2.50

Late Elementary
Built using simple pentascales and stepwise 5ths, this beautiful late elementary piece has a haunting sound that is reminiscent of a Native American flute. Skillful pedaling allows the melody to ring out as it floats from phrase to phrase. Sure to be a favorite with students!

 


Prelude in D Minor
Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

W9348 / 2.50

Late Elementary
A musical flight of fancy for the late elementary student, Prelude in D Minor is a study in legato phrasing as the presto melody continually flows from the L.H to the R.H, and then intersperses L.H. staccato with R.H. legato in the B section. This charming piece then returns to the original legato flow and ends with flourish! Sure to delight your students and audience alike.

 


Turbocharged
Christopher Goldston

W9351 / 2.50

Early Intermediate
Written in the key of C, this early intermediate piece opens with a catchy syncopated pattern that will energize you right from the start! Clever contrasting patterns with varied articulations present a fun challenge for students, and a fun visual for the audience as well. A great encore for recitals!

 


Prowling in the Moonlight
Mary Leaf

W9307 / 2.50

Intermediate
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, while the R.H. has a clever use of grace-note accidentals that lend a feeling of improvisation and will be a super introduction to the jazz idiom.

 


Oquirrh Mountains Shining
Kevin Olson

W9340 / 2.95

Late Intermediate
This late intermediate level solo was commissioned for the 20th anniversary of the Jordan River Chapter of the Utah Music Teachers Association. Oquirrh, pronounced "Oak-er" means shining mountains. This piece displays the image of these brilliant mountains through the continuing running eighth note patterns in both hands with splashes of color throughout.

 


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