What child wouldn’t want to visit a zoo? In this collection of ten pieces the animals take on human characteristics. Whether it’s a graceful piece like Princely Peacock, a more ferocious piece like Lonnie Lion, or a funny piece like Fred’s a Monkey, the music in this collection is sure to motivate and appeal to young children. All pieces have lyrics and an optional teacher duet.
Panda Bear Fred's a Monkey Ginny Giraffe Parrot Talk Lillie Llama Big Brown Hungry Bear Lonnie Lion Princely Peacock Mister Camel Zelda Zebra
At the Zoo
At the Zoo
At the Zoo
At the Zoo
Be A Star!, Book 1 Kevin Costley
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FJH1568 / 5.95
The Intervallic Reading Series provides supplemental repertoire that allows students from all backgrounds and methods to benefit from playing interesting pieces which emphasize intervallic reading. This early elementary/elementary version of Be A Star! provides practice strategies that focus on blocking, interval reading, finger placement, as well as directional reading-encouraging students to learn to read intervals and patterns in music, instead of reading note by note.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Elementary
Series:
Intervallic Reading Series
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Helen Marlais
Subject:
Sight-Reading
ISBN-13:
978-1-56939-484-7
Barcode:
674398218479
Format:
Books
Style:
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
Be A Star!, Book 1
Be A Star!, Book 1
Getting Wet in the Rain Kevin Costley
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W9464 / 2.95
This happy piece in C major has legato phrases 2-4 measures in length. In “almost Middle C position” (L.H. thumb on MC and R.H. thumb on D above MC) hands play mostly alone with just a few measures both hands together.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
24144440140
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Theme:
Getting Wet in the Rain
Getting Wet in the Rain
Goodnight, Golden Moon Kevin Costley
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W9373 / 2.95
This interesting early elementary level piece is a sweet lullaby written in 3/4 time, and in an "almost Middle C position." It contains legato and staccato articulations, one four-measure pedal at the end, and a lovely teacher accompaniment part.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398227549
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
Goodnight, Golden Moon
Struttin' Uptown Kevin Costley
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S4044 / 2.95
Students will work on legato and staccato coordination between the hands with this light-hearted swing piece.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Elementary
Series:
Spotlight Solo Sheets
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398203338
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Jazz, Blues, and Ragtime
Struttin' Uptown
At the Zoo, Book 2 Kevin Costley
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FJH2315 / 5.95
What child doesn’t want to visit the zoo? In this second book, each of the ten titles describes an animal. Whether it’s lyrical pieces such as The Graceful Swan and The Beautiful Flamingo, or humorous pieces like The Funny Chimpanzee and The Bouncing Kangaroo, the music in this collection is sure to have a motivating appeal to young children. Most pieces are positional (two with an optional duet) in the keys of C, F, G major and A, D minor.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Elementary
Series:
Composers In Focus
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
978-1-61928-240-7
Barcode:
241444 39496
Format:
Books
Style:
Theme:
Animals and Nature
At the Zoo, Book 2
At the Zoo, Book 2
At the Zoo, Book 2
Look at Me! Kevin Costley
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FJH2222 / 5.95
This delightful collection of songs from the child’s point of view presents snapshots of everyday events. All pieces have lyrics and the titles include: Make a Wish With a Friend, There’s a Monster in My Closet, and I Have the “Purr-fect Cat.” The second half of the book introduces eighth notes with easy rhythms. Optional teacher duets offer additional recital possibilities.
I Can! I Can! I Can! Make a Wish With a Friend Sneaky I Have the “Purr-fect” Cat Look at Me! Two Cool Pals What Would You Do? There’s a Monster in My Closet
Look at Me!
Look at Me!
Look at Me!
Ozark Dance Kevin Costley
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W9358 / 2.50
Written in the style of a country square dance, this piece for the elementary student is tons of fun to play! The melody flows easily between the left and right hands with well-placed staccatos that sound just like fiddles, and the teacher duet part adds the lively feel of a Saturday night hoedown.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398226504
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Americana
Ozark Dance
Ozark Dance
Year ’Round Fun, Book 1 Kevin Costley
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FJH2129 / 5.95
This is the first of a three-book series of playful original piano pieces, beginning at the elementary level. A variety of touches, pedal, and interesting harmonies foster students' imagination with pieces that highlight the four seasons of the year. All 21 pieces are only one page long – short yet very expressive. Even though no eighth notes are used, the changes in register, texture and touch offer ample challenge and interest. There is a music dictionary in the back of the book. Good for transfer students and to reinforce note reading.
Lazy Summer Daze Dream On! I Like the Rainbow The Narrow Escape Up Against the Clock Diggin’ the Blues Looking for Frogs Making Sand Castles Splashing in the Water Flying Kites Look at the Rainbow! Winter Bear Mister Scarecrow Falling Leaves Growing Flowers Daffodils It’s Raining Again The Big Glacier Ice Skating Throwing a Frisbee
Year ’Round Fun, Book 1
Year ’Round Fun, Book 1
Year ’Round Fun, Book 1
Year ’Round Fun, Book 1
Be A Star!, Book 2 Kevin Costley
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FJH1581 / 6.50
The Intervallic Reading Series provides supplemental repertoire that allows students from all backgrounds and methods to benefit from playing interesting pieces which emphasize intervallic reading. This Late Elementary addition encourages students to read intervals and patterns in the music rather than reading note by note. Because the pieces are based on patterns, reading the music will sound impressive without being too terribly difficult. Also includes beginning practice strategies at the top of each piece for further learning.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Intervallic Reading Series
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Helen Marlais
Subject:
Sight-Reading
ISBN-13:
978-1-56939-493-9
Barcode:
674398218707
Format:
Books
Style:
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
Be A Star!, Book 2
Be A Star!, Book 2
Be A Star!, Book 2
Canción Ranchera Kevin Costley
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E1103 / 3.95
A happy melody in G major evokes “memories of old Mexico.” Both parts have ledger lines just above the staff but the ensemble is easy. The secondo plays the melody on the second page.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
The FJH Piano Ensemble Series
Voicing:
Duet (Four Hands/One Piano)
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
World Music/Multicultural
Canción Ranchera
Canción Ranchera
Canción Ranchera
Celebrate the Season Kevin Costley
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FJH2132 / 6.50
Celebrate the Season is a late elementary collection of 13 traditional Christmas carols—both religious and secular. Uniquely arranged to focus on intervals, the pieces are patterned so students can explore a wide range of the keyboard. The arrangements are playable and pleasing to hear and include interesting notes below the titles featuring facts about Christmas.
I Saw Three Ships O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O Come, Little Children Silent Night We Three Kings of Orient Are Cool King Wenceslas The First Noël Up On the Housetop Away in a Manger Joy to the World O Christmas Tree Jolly Old Saint Nicholas I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Celebrate the Season
Celebrate the Season
Celebrate the Season
Creepy Kevin Costley
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W9390 / 2.95
This suspenseful piece in D minor is easy to coordinate so it can be learned quickly for Halloween. In section A, the L.H. uses harmonic 5ths and 6ths, the R.H. plays short phrases with stepwise motion. Section B features longer legato phrasing with parallel and contrasting motion – just sing the lyrics to create the "creepy" creaking.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398229352
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Halloween
Creepy
Creepy
I’ve Got a Secret Kevin Costley
S4114 / 2.50
This playful, mischievous piece is a theme and variations composed on the familiar, childish “teasing” melody. Students will love showing this piece off for their friends; teachers will appreciate the pedagogical arrangement. Great thematic lyrics!
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Spotlight Solo Sheets
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398210558
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Fun and Games
Jazzy! Kevin Costley
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W9216 / 2.50
Teaching "swing" is easy with this middle C position piece, utilizing a "bluesy" flatted 3rd scale pattern that alternates with the major 3rd pattern. Fun lyrics about Dad and Mom provide an extra treat! The optional duet part contains a cool walking bass line and patterned chord changes.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398220496
Format:
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Jazz, Blues, and Ragtime
Jazzy!
Jazzy!
Let’s Go West Kevin Costley
E1017 / 2.95
Written in the key of F, this playful, yet bold duet features a western-style melody that switches back and forth between the primo and secondo parts. The use of dynamics, open fifths, accents and varied articulation may have students conjure up images of horses galloping across an open, prairie-land. Your students will be delighted with the "big sound" of this piece.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
The FJH Piano Ensemble Series
Voicing:
Duet (Four Hands/One Piano)
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398221383
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Western
Little Cloud Kevin Costley
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W9322 / 2.50
Little Cloud is a sweet sounding late elementary solo in the key of C that utilizes eighth notes, 8va signs, pedal, and a legato touch. The ending incorporates a whole tone scale for that extra dreamy effect.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398224081
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
Little Cloud
Little Cloud
Lost Star Kevin Costley
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S4045 / 2.95
This dreamy composition is easy enough to encourage expressive playing. Features simple hand crossings and legato pedaling.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Spotlight Solo Sheets
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398203345
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
Lost Star
My First Sonatina Kevin Costley
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S4089 / 3.50
Based on traditional folk melodies, this three-movement work features alberti bass and connected pedaling. Perfect for recitals.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Spotlight Solo Sheets
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398205936
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Theme:
Folk Music
My First Sonatina
Softly Whisper Kevin Costley
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W9384 / 2.95
Softly Whisper is an artistic and lyrical late elementary solo, appealing to younger students as well as adults. The piece is written in the key of G Major, and contains easy position changes, and harmonic pedaling.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398227846
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Softly Whisper
Softly Whisper
Softly Whisper
Turkey Talk Kevin Costley
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W9349 / 2.95
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!
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Late Elementary
Series:
Written For You
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Subject:
Original Music for Piano
ISBN-13:
Barcode:
674398225675
Format:
Sheets
Style:
Contemporary
Theme:
Holidays
Turkey Talk
Turkey Talk
Turkey Talk
Year ’Round Fun, Book 2 Kevin Costley
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FJH2135 / 5.95
These imaginative and artistic solos, written to develop keyboards skills and musical awareness, are perfect for young students as well as adults. A diversity of sounds and styles will keep students motivated. These pieces are easy to learn, fun to practice, and exciting to perform. A few easy hand shifts occur, and there is light use of pedal. Titles include: First Toccatina, Valse française, March, and Slavic Dance.
Goin’ to the Rodeo The Big Wave The Voyage of Columbus March Wind Ghost Hunt May Flowers Hit the Beach Chasing Butterflies Summer Splash Snowflakes Gone Fishin’ Sledding Down the Snowy Hill April Showers Penguin March Johnny Appleseed
Year ’Round Fun, Book 2
Year ’Round Fun, Book 2
Year ’Round Fun, Book 2
Be A Star!, Book 3 Kevin Costley
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FJH1678 / 5.95
In Book 3, the early intermediate to mid-intermediate piano student will further their understanding of compositional forms, chords, phrases, intervals, and patterns within a piece of music. Following Helen Marlais' carefully crafted practice strategies, the students' awareness and ability to identify and label these forms, chords, and intervals, allows them to gain the freedom to read a piece of music as a unified whole rather than several small parts.
Composer:
Kevin Costley
Instrument:
Piano
Arranger:
Level:
Early Intermediate
Series:
Intervallic Reading Series
Voicing:
Solo
Editor:
Helen Marlais
Subject:
Sight-Reading
ISBN-13:
978-1-56939-619-3
Barcode:
674398221356
Format:
Books
Style:
Theme:
Space, Sky, Stars
Be A Star!, Book 3
Be Cool -– Play Jazz! Kevin Costley
FJH1359 / 5.95
This fun-filled collection featuring original jazz, blues, and ragtime pieces is sure to be a hit with your students. A great way for your students to learn swing rhythm! Contents include: Kitchen Rag, That Sly Fox!, Classy Cat, Bebopping Tonight!, Be Cool, Zigzag Rag, Struttin' Uptown, Takin' It Easy, and The Mysterious Private Eye.
Be Cool
Bebopping Tonight
Classy Cat
Kitchen Rag
Struttin’ Uptown
Takin’ It Easy
That Sly Fox
The Mysterious Private Eye
ZigZag Rag
Chasing Sunbeams Kevin Costley
E1031 / 2.95
Follow the gently flowing tempo and arpeggiated theme of this piece as you enjoy Chasing Sunbeams. Lots of smooth pedaling and attention to dynamics will make this equal-part duet shine. Some cross-hand work in the Primo added to help perform final notes in the upper registers.
