The Festival Collection® Preparatory is the first book available in the nine-volume Festival Collection series. To be used before The Festival Collection®, Book 1, students will have the opportunity to get their first experiences with genuine repertoire by composers such as: Couperin; J.C. Bach; Berens; Köhler; and new originals by FJH composers Timothy Brown, Mary Leaf, and more. This book covers the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th/21st Centuries, with additional information about the pieces and composers as well as full performance recordings! What a terrific way to introduce young aspiring pianists to repertoire right from the beginning!
The Bagpipe A Merry Dance Follow the Leader March Buying Potatoes Elegant Dance Running the Race A Day in the Country Saturday Afternoon Walk The Lively Boy At Play In a Hot Air Balloon Busy at Work Two Penguins The Mermaid Going on a Road Trip Having Fun on My Pogo Stick The Dance at the Village Square The Elegant Peacock Lightning Strike!
The Festival Collection® is an eight-volume series consisting of exceptional repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth/Twenty-First Centuries. This series is carefully leveled from elementary through advanced repertoire, with each level covering the gamut of your repertoire needs. The Festival Collection® is a companion series to the Succeeding with the Masters® series, expanding upon the repertoire selections with no duplication of repertoire between the two series. Each book includes recordings of all the corresponding works to guide students in their interpretation.
The Festival Collection® will provide teachers and students with a wide range of works that are carefully chosen for their pedagogical merit. They will be a key component for your students' success in their studies of the works by the masters!
Book 1 provides teachers and students with superior elementary repertoire available by the master composers. These pieces furnish students with the necessary repertoire to develop solid technique, and to cultivate a sense of musicality that is necessary in playing the works of the masters. Features pieces by composers such as: Michael Praetorius (Old German Dance), Anton Diabelli (Song), Fritz Spindler (Spring Waltz), and Alexandre Tansman (Arabia).
Old German Dance Allemande Canary Petit Minuet Intrada Petit Rondo Minuet A Carefree Fellow Minuet Sonatina Song Allegro Agitato (T349/1) A Song (Op. 36, No. 3) The Young Dancer (Op. 117, No. 7) Kitten Play (Op. 117, No. 9) Valsette Spring Waltz Trumpets Snowflakes Gently Falling The Sparrows Hungarian Song Arabia Air for Southpaw The Shepherd Plays
The Festival Collection® is an eight-volume series consisting of exceptional repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth/Twenty-First Centuries. This series is carefully leveled from elementary through advanced repertoire, with each level covering the gamut of your repertoire needs. The Festival Collection® is a companion series to the Succeeding with the Masters® series, expanding upon the repertoire selections with no duplication of repertoire between the two series. Each book includes recordings of all the corresponding works to guide students in their interpretation.
The Festival Collection® will provide teachers and students with a wide range of works that are carefully chosen for their pedagogical merit. They will be a key component for your students' success in their studies of the works by the masters!
Book 2 continues on the path toward the master works set forth in Book 1, providing students with continued exposure to the repertoire available at the Late Elementary level. In Book 2, the literature choices increase gradually in difficulty, adding more musical and technical challenges for careful and continued growth in the students' studies. This collection will give students the opportunity to polish their abilities in playing the repertoire that spans the Elementary level. Features pieces by composers such as: Arcangelo Corelli (Sarabande); Beethoven (Russian Folksong Opus 107, No. 3); Louis Kohler (Theme and Variation from Opus 300); and Manfred Schmitz (Mister Czerny in New Orleans).
King William's March Rigaudon Burleske Gavotte Minuet in F major Menuet en Rondeau Sarabande The Village Prophet Sonatina in C major Allegro Sonatina in G Lesson I Bagatelle Swabian Tune Scotch Dance No. 1 Little Dance Russian Folksong (Op. 107, No. 3) The Hunting Horns and the Echo A Hymn Petite Prelude The Hunt (Op. 117, No. 15) Etude Mazurka (Op. 36, No. 23) Song Without Words Theme and Variation (Op. 300) Hunting Horns Night Journey Timid Little Heart (Op. 47, No. 5) To the Garden Rippling Waters Mister Czerny in New Orleans Waltz Time The Bear Long Gone Blues Two's Company Una Capricciosa Nuvola Estiva (A Capricious Summer Cloud)
Book 3 begins the introduction of literature for the Early Intermediate student. The repertoire included in this level will provide your students the necessary structure and experience that will allow them to hone their abilities and fine-tune their technique and interpretation. These pieces will carefully lead them towards the Intermediate and Late Intermediate level repertoire. Features pieces by composers such as: Georg Philipp Telemann (Fantasie); Franz Joseph Haydn (Sonata in F major, Third Movement: Scherzo); and Dmitri Kabalevsky (Five Variations on a Russian Folk Song, Opus 51, No. 1).
Minuet in A minor Minuet in G major Fantasie Minuet in E minor Minuet in C major Minuet in A minor Gigue Minuet in G minor (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, BWV Anhang 115) Minuet in D minor The Fifers Never a Dull Moment Adagio Sonatina in G Sonatina in G major (Op. 151, No. 1, Movement 2) Sonata in F major (Hob XVI/9, Movement 3) Sonatina in C major (Op. 36, No. 1) Dance Innocence (Op. 100, No. 5) Progress (Op. 100, No. 6) Through Forest and Field In the Garden (Op. 82, No. 4) Song (Op. 183) Arabesque (Op. 100, No. 2) Hunting Music (Op. 210, No. 5) Praeludium (Op. 183, No. 1) Romantic Study (Op. 139, No. 49) Romantic Study (Op. 261, No. 54) Andantino (Op. 55, No. 3) Kamarinskaya (Op. 39, No. 14) Highwayman's Tune Play it Again Machines on the Loose Five Variations on a Russian Folk Song (Op. 51, No. 1) The Elegant Toreador Waltz (Op. 105, No. 7) Little Shepherd Playing Soldiers (Op. 31, No. 4) Waves
Book 4 consists of pivotal Intermediate level repertoire that is essential for the student to study, and to apply the knowledge and experience they have mastered from the previous levels. The repertoire at this level will broaden the students understanding of utilizing the fundamentals of proper technique, with accurate musical expression and interpretation in their performances. Mastery of pieces at this level will allow students to refine their abilities and prepare for the advanced repertoire. Features pieces by composers such as: François Couperin (The Little Trifle), Johann Wilhelm Hässler (Capriccio), Robert Schumann (Sicilienne, Opus 68, No. 11), and Aram Khachaturian (Ivan's Song).
The Little Trifle Fantasia in G major Polonaise (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, BWV Anhang 119) Minuet in G minor Ciaccona with Five Variations Loure Bourrée in A minor Verso in E minor Intrada Dedicated Most Humbly to the Right-Hand Little Finger Sonatina in G major (Op. 36, No. 2, Movement 1) La Caroline (Wq 117/39, H98) Rondo in B flat major Angloise in D major Sonatina in G major (Op. 83, No. 1, Movement 1) Rondo in F major Sonatina in C major (Op. 168, No. 3, Movement 3) Strong, Sturdy Character Minuet in F major (K.5) Capriccio Sonatina in G major (Op. 55, No. 2, Movement 1) Boys Round Dance (Op. 36, No. 3B) Spinning Song (Op. 14, No. 4) The Shepherdess (Op. 100, No. 11) Polka (Op. 39) Allemande in E flat Sicilienne (Op. 68, No. 11) Miniature Waltz (Op. 10, No. 10) Little Flower (Op. 205) Mazurka Turkish March (Op. 101, No. 9) Etude in A minor (Op. 47, No. 3) Elephant Tune Tango in C minor Song of the Range Rider Prelude (Op. 138) Two Roosters Daydreaming Rustic Dance (Op. 24, No. 1) Ivan's Song Oriental Flower
The pieces included in Book 5 will challenge and propel your students forward towards advanced repertoire, as well as provide students with the necessary literature to obtain a command of pianistic technique. Book 5 will develop their unique sense of artistry and interpretation, and an overall control and personalized understanding of the standard repertoire. Some of the highlighted composers and pieces are: Rigaudon (Jean-Philippe Rameau), Arietta with Variations (Franz Joseph Haydn), Vals sentimental (Enrique Granados), and Le petit negre (Claude Debussy).
Bourrée in F major Aire The Prince of Denmark's March Marche Hornpipe Passepied Rigaudon Bourrée in G minor Sonatina in G major (Op. 20, No. 1, Movement 1) Sonatina in F major (Op. 168, No. 1, Movement 3) Allegro (Op. 52, No. 2) Sonatina in E flat major (Op. 37, No. 1, Movement 1) Sonata in G major (Hob. XVI/ 8, Movement 1) Sonatina in C major (Op. 36, No. 3, Movements 1 & 2) Arietta with Variations (Hob XVII/2) Romance (Op. 31, No. 7) L'adieu (The Farewell, Op. 100, No. 12) Pantalon (Op. 25, No. 3) The Avalanche (Op. 45, No. 2) Minuet (Op. 23, No. 1) Vals sentimental Waltz (Op. 12, No. 2) Elves' Dance (Op. 12, No. 4) Improvisation (Op. 18) Prelude in C minor (Op. 8, No. 1) Evening at the Village Le petit Nègre The Banjo Player First Gymnopédie Russian Dance Play: for Piano Caravan Moonlit Meadows (Op. 65, No. 12) Toccatina No. 1
Book 6 is an exceptional late intermediate to early advanced collection of repertoire that teachers and students will find invaluable in bridging the step into advanced repertoire. The pieces are carefully edited and researched to provide the student the opportunity to apply their advancing skills to the appropriate pieces. Recording for each piece areincluded along with insightful information in "About the Pieces and Composers," which completes a well-rounded approach to repertoire at this level.
Solfeggietto (Wq.117/2) Sonata in D minor (K.89c, L.211) Invention No. 1 in C major (BWV 772) Invention No. 8 in F major (BWV 779) Invention No. 13 in A minor (BWV 784) Toccata in G minor Allegro Toccata in F minor The Grape Pickers Divertimento Sonata No. 18 in A major Sonata in G major (Hob. XVI/27, Movement 3) Sonatina in E flat major (WoO 47, No. 1, Movement 1) Sonatina in C major (Op. 55, No. 3, Movement 1) Rondo (Op. 18) Sonatina in C major (Op. 88, No. 1) Sonata in C major (K.545, Movements 2 & 3) Rondo Grazioso Cradle Song (Op. 68, No. 5) Prelude in E minor (Op. 28, No. 4) From Foreign Lands and People (Op. 15, No. 1) Prelude (Op. 40, No. 3) Morning Bell (Op. 109, No. 9) Chanson triste Fantasy Dance (Op. 124, No. 5) Mazurka in B flat major (Op. 7, No. 1) Sketch The Storm (L'Orage, Op. 109, No. 13) Little Troll (Op. 71, No. 3) Valse in A minor (KK IVb, No. 11) Rondo Toccata (Op. 60, No. 4) No fundo do meu quintal (Deep in My Backyard) To the Rising Sun (Op. 4, No. 1) Joc cu bâtă (Stick Dance) Golden Leaves On the Farm Run, Run! A Blown-Away Leaf (from On An Overgrown Path) Busy Toccata Moment sérieux Petit Musique (Op. 33, No. 8)
The repertoire contained within The Festival Collection® Book 7 embodies some of the finest pieces from the Baroque to Contemporary eras. This repertoire was selected for its superior artistic and pedagogical merit to fulfill the musical and technical needs of the advancing pianist. This wide selection of works is ideal for recitals, festivals, competitions, and auditions. With this collection not only is choosing repertoire with pedagogically correct leveling easier, but your students' performances will be more successful. Included are full-performance recordings with outstanding performances by renowned pianists and educators Helen Marlais, Chiu-Ling Lin, and Frances Renzi. Students are presented here with the unique opportunity to hear three different performance styles to guide them with appropriate interpretation. Also includes interesting and engaging information in the About the Pieces and Composers section.
Allemande in D minor (from French Suite No. 1, BWV 812) Sarabande in D minor (from French Suite No. 1, BWV 812) Allegro in G minor (from Suite No. 7, HWV 432) Allemande in E flat major (from French Suite No. 4, BWV 815) Giga (from Sonata in D major) Sinfonia No. 6 in E major (BWV 792) Prelude No. 4 in D major (from Six Little Preludes, BWV 936) Sinfonia No. 15 in B minor (BWV 801) Sonata in C major (K.159/L.104) Fantasie in D minor (KV 397) Sonata in G (KV 283, Movement 1) Moonlight Sonata (Op. 27, No. 2, Movement 1) Sonata in B flat major (Oeuvre 1, No. 2, Movement 3) Sonata in E minor (Hob. XVI/34, Movement 3) Sonata in C major (KV 545, Movement 1) Variations in G major (WoO 77) Moment musicaux (Op. 94, No. 3, D.780) Waltz in G sharp minor (Op. 39, No. 3) Waltz in E minor (Op. 39, No. 4) Waltz in A flat major (Op. 70, No. 2) Romanze in F sharp major (Op. 28, No. 2) The Bamboula (Op. 59, No. 8) April (from The Seasons, Op.37b, No. 4) Notturno (Op. 54, No. 4) Tarantella Forest Birds Venetian Boat Song in F sharp minor (Op. 30, No. 6) Study in D minor (Warrior's Song, Op. 45, No. 15) O Polichinello Galop final Fantastic Dance No. 1 Playera (Op. 5, No. 5) Cris dans la rue First Arabesque Sonatina in C major for Piano (Movement 1)
The repertoire in The Festival Collection® Book 8 was selected for its superior artistic and pedagogical merit. The wide selection encompasses the finest pieces from the Baroque to Contemporary eras that meet the musical and technical needs of the advancing pianist. Based on Urtext sources and original manuscripts, these compositions are ideal for recitals, festivals, competitions, and auditions. The great variety of fabulous repertoire will help make selections easier and your student's performance successful. Included are full performance recordings by Helen Marlais, Chiu-Ling Lin, and Frances Renzi. About the Pieces and Composers contains interesting program notes and background info about the composers.
Allemande in G major (from French Suite No. 5, BWV 816) Courante in G major (from French Suite No. 5, BWV 816) Sonata in B minor (K.87, L.33) Sonata in F sharp minor (K.25, L.481) Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in C minor (BWV 847) Prelude and Fugue No. 9 in E major (BWV 854) Air with Variations in E minor (The Harmonious Blacksmith, from Suite No. 5, HWV 430) Sonata No. 38 (Hob. XVI/23) Sonata in C minor (Op. 13, Movements 1 & 2) Sonata in D major (Hob.XVI/37, Movement 1) Rondo alla Turca (KV 331, Movement 3) Sonata in B flat major (KV 570, Movement 1) Dreaming (Op. 15, No. 3) Intermezzo in A major (Op. 118, No. 2) Nocturne in B flat minor (Op. 9, No. 1) Consolation No. 5 Mazurka in A flat major (Op. 59, No. 2) Wedding Day at Troldhaugen (Op. 65, No. 6) Prelude in C sharp minor (Op. 3, No. 2) Poem No. 1 (Op. 32) Capriccio (Op. 84, No. 1) Romance (Op. 24, No. 9) Etude de Sonorite No. 1 Clair de lune The Cat and the Mouse Rialto Ripples Minuet on the Name of Haydn Bulgarian Dance No. 2
