A cheerful, charming piece with snappy rhythms and fun articulations, and with a few accidentals thrown in (on purpose). Key: F Major.

A simple, catchy rhythmic motif infuses this short and syncopated piece. The memorable melody will have everyone humming along. Key: F Major.

Two spirited collections of supplementary solos depicting a wide variety of sports, from hang gliding to hockey! Titles include "Strike 1, 2, 3," "Tennis Practice," "The Punt Return," "Images on Ice" and more. Book 1 contains seven late elementary solos while Book 2 features eight solos at the early intermediate level

Two spirited collections of supplementary solos depicting a wide variety of sports, from hang gliding to hockey! Titles include "Strike 1, 2, 3," "Tennis Practice," "The Punt Return," "Images on Ice" and more. Book 1 contains seven late elementary solos while Book 2 features eight solos at the early intermediate level

A graceful piece with a sweet, nostalgic melody perfect for a moody October day. May be very helpful in drawing out more expressive playing. Key: A Minor/C Major.

This blues boogie will definitely chug its way into a student's heart. It's quick, with sweet harmonies and lots of energy!

Six expressive pieces composed to cultivate musicality. A student favorite!

2 copies included.

Soothing and meditative, this gentle piece is based on open fifths. Students will enjoy using the pedal for long stretches, and will explore and learn to create fluid water sounds. Uses a wide range of the keyboard. Key: F Major/D Minor.

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

This intermediate-level collection contains lyrical solos in the unmistakable Hartsell style. Through the music and the imagination, students will be transported to a distant island of beauty and excitement. Each solo contains expressive melodies with full dynamic contrasts and explores rich harmonies with ease.

An easy, charming solo that students will love! The great lyrics showcase cute caterpillars that chomp, chew, dine, climb and sleep before turning into beautiful butterflies. Key: C Major, with accidentals.

A dreamy piece with an impressionist bent, perfect for the young, imaginative performer. Requires precise pedaling. Key: G Major.

Eight great pieces by Randall Hartsell! This collection features six of Hartsell's favorite pieces over the last several years, as well as two brand new ones composed especially for this series. Titles: Above the Clouds · Autumn Reverie · Raiders in the Night · River Dance · Showers at Daybreak · Sunbursts in the Rain · Sunset in Madrid · Tides of Tahiti. Includes performance notes.

A sweet, lovely melody weaves elegantly throughout this memorable piece. Designs at Daybreak begins and ends quietly, but includes a rich and colorful mid-section where performers can showcase their romantic rubato. Key: D Major.

2 copies included.

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. To see other NFMC selections, click here.

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.

Hartsell's Â"Evening ElegyÂ" features a sweet, almost mournful, singing melody that floats over a chordal accompaniment, evoking nostalgic emotion and encouraging sensitive playing. Key: E Minor.

Hartsell's Fantasia has fast, driving, exhilarating outer sections and a lyrical, sensitive middle. An excellent emotive piece! To see other NFMC selections, click here.

This shimmering piece features a lovely melody and smooth, cascading scalar passages over cool harmonies. Key: G Major.

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 dolce mid-section, and the piece builds to a satisfying conclusion. Highly recommended!

Composer, teacher and church musician Randall Hartsell has succeeded in creating 10 beautifully unique piano arrangements of these popular hymns. Unexpected tonal surprises abound, and each is succinct yet creative. Hymns include: Amazing Grace · The Ash Grove · Be Thou My Vision · Fairest Lord Jesus · Now Thank We All Our God · and more!

Hymns in Reflection contains eight arrangements of traditional hymn tunes for intermediate-level pianists. Hartsell's subtle changes in melodic lines and surprising harmonic turns add new life to some of the world's best-loved hymns. Includes "Fairest Lord Jesus," "Holy, Holy, Holy," "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and five more.

Invaders! is fast and exciting, with a hint of mystery and espionage. Fits well in small hands, and sounds harder than it is, making it an automatic student and audience favorite! Key: D Minor.

Randall's collection is filled with exciting music that students often describe as "cool." The rhythmic boogies, jazzy melodic lines, soulful blues and lively, syncopated pieces fit comfortably under the hand and are easy to memorize. They are grounded in sound pedagogical ideas and fun to play.

Ladybugs have sunny and cheerful mornings, as reflected in this charming piece with movable pentascales by Randall Hartsell. Key: G Major.

Lasting Impressions is a collection of original pieces written in a variety of major and the corresponding relative minor keys. For early intermediate to intermediate pianists, this book offers teachers the opportunity to reinforce clearly the relationship between major and relative minor keys

Hartsell's Midnight Owl imagines an enchanting bird who likes to swing dance in the middle of the night. The catchy melody takes place mostly in the bass clef, which may help strengthen a weak left hand. The I-IV-I-V7-I progression in A Minor is also introduced.

Randall Hartsell has created two outstanding volumes of memorable piano solos for early intermediate to intermediate-level students. It is the composer's hope that the music in this series will help students remember the special moments in their lives and dream about days to come. Titles include "Summer Place," "Watching Sunsets," "Winter Moon," "Drifting" and many more.

Randall Hartsell has created two outstanding volumes of memorable piano solos for early intermediate to intermediate-level students. It is the composer's hope that the music in this series will help students remember the special moments in their lives and dream about days to come. Titles include "Summer Place," "Watching Sunsets," "Winter Moon," "Drifting" and many more.

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.

Picking up where Christmas Creations leaves off, this book features nine unique holiday solos for piano at an intermediate level. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here · Do You Hear What I Hear · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right down Santa Claus Lane) · A Holly Jolly Christmas · I'll Be Home for Christmas · Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer · Silver Bells · Wonderful Christmastime.

More Romantic Impressions contains a wide variety of styles, moods, rhythms, keys, and key signatures, written in the Romantic tradition. Most of the pieces are written in movable five-finger positions that fit the hand and allow students to explore a full range of expressions for creative energetic performances. Titles include: Long Return · Valse Romantique · Raiders in the Night · Spanish Serenade.

Lyrical and dreamy, Morning Serenade will charm both listener and performer. The simple, repeated phrases fit small hands perfectly, yet also utilize a wide range of the keyboard, thereby creating an impressive-sounding performance. Also excellent for older, expressive students. Key: C Major.

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

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.

An adorable, engaging piece for the young student! This piece tells how an octopus cleverly escapes being caught. Key: C Major, with accidentals sprinkled throughout.

2 copies included.

This charming solo collection for the intermediate pianist is based on the varying portraits and impressions that may be inspired by the ever-changing skies above. All the pieces lean towards the romantic, and repeated patterns in many of the pieces help make the learning process easier. A treasure trove of pieces for student recitals!

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

A timeless collection students will relish spending much time with. All six original pieces are wonderfully crafted and almost immediately accessible. Full of beautiful melodies and dramatic flourishes that look and sound impressive. Highly recommended for students not quite ready for classical Romantic literature. *NFMC Choice 2014-2016* To see other NFMC selections, click here.

Few compositions from the Classical Romantic repertoire are accessible and satisfying students who grew up in the late 20th century. Students often become frustrated working on a repertoire piece that is too difficult to play successfully. Romantic Impressions is written with these students in mind. Each piece helps create the wonderful color, expressiveness and rich harmonic heritage of the Romantic Period. Titles include: Through a Misty Dawn · Moonlight on the Harbor · Romanza · Toccata Drammatica.