Christmas Medleys for Students includes favorite Christmas carols that have been skillfully combined into medleys that are perfect for recitals or other performances. Book 1 is arranged at the late-elementary level with the pieces placed in approximate order of difficulty. Complex rhythms have been avoided and only simple eighth-note patterns are used. Key signatures are limited to one sharp or flat. Technical challenges include playing harmonic intervals that stretch up to a seventh, playing root position triads, and using the damper pedal in basic ways. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High/Ding, Dong, Merrily on High * I Wonder as I Wander/Silent Night * Jingle Bells/Up on the Housetop * O Come, Little Children/O Come, All Ye Faithful * The Twelve Days of Christmas/Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * We Three Kings of Orient Are/Away in a Manger * We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Auld Lang Syne.

Christmas Medleys for Students includes favorite Christmas carols that have been skillfully combined into medleys that are perfect for recitals or other performances. Book 2 is arranged at the early-intermediate level with the pieces placed in approximate order of difficulty. Triplet and complex sixteenth-note rhythms have been avoided. Key signatures are limited to one sharp or flat. Technical challenges include playing with greater mobility around the keyboard, using the damper pedal frequently, balancing a left-hand melody against a right-hand accompaniment, and playing simple counterpoint. Titles: Canon/Ukrainian Bell Carol * Deck the Halls/The Holly and the Ivy * The First Noel/Joy to the World * Good King Wenceslas/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * O Come, O Come Emmanuel/What Child Is This? * Rise Up Shepherds and Follow/Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Toyland/O Christmas Tree.

Christmas Medleys for Students includes favorite Christmas carols that have been skillfully combined into medleys that are perfect for recitals or other performances. Book 3 is arranged at the intermediate level with the pieces placed in approximate order of difficulty. Rhythmic challenges include playing in 6/8 and 9/8 meters, as well as playing changing meters. Key signatures are limited to two sharps or one flat. Technical challenges include playing a variety of articulations, playing with more hand and finger independence than at earlier levels, and playing blocked and broken triads and their inversions. Titles: The Hallelujah Chorus/Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Here We Come A-Caroling/We Wish You a Merry Christmas * I Saw Three Ships/Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas/Jingle Bells * O Holy Night/Silent Night * Pat-a-Pan/Sing We Now of Christmas.

This early elementary book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: range, damper pedal, dynamics, tempo, melody, harmony, repeated patterns, conversations, meter, and grand staff.

This elementary book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: melodic shaping, phrasing, octave displacement, accidentals, major chords, minor chords, articulation, tempo changes, motif, and form.

This late elementary book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: eighth notes, syncopation, sequences, phrasing, crescendo and diminuendo, musical high point, primary chords, pandiatonicism, upbeats and downbeats, and song lyrics.

This early intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: theme and variations form, program music, compound meter, mixed meter, introduction, coda, chromatic and whole tone scales, modes, broken chords, and arpeggios.

This intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: triplets, sixteenth notes, retrograde, inversion, diminution, augmentation, 7th chords, extended chord structures, elements of jazz, and 12-bar blues.

This late intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: chord symbols, lead sheets, ostinato, parallel and contrary motion, altered chords, quartal and quintal harmony, secondary dominants, modulation, canon, and counterpoint.

This solo by Wynn-Anne Rossi is written in 4/4 meter but has the feel of cut time. Ties held over the bar line give it a rumba vibe, and students will feel like dancing as they play the triads that are divided between the hands. Staccatos and accents add fun, and repeated melodic and rhythmic patterns make it easy to learn. There is an optional teacher duet accompaniment. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

Each inversion and arpeggio is paired with a tuneful teacher duet encouraging student interest while promoting technical development.

In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the rhythm patterns featured in the piece. A brief description of each title helps spark the imagination of the performer. Book 1 is written for late elementary level piano students. Titles: Brasilia * ¡Habanero! * Selva tropical * Café cha-cha * La reina del calypso * Machu Picchu * Alma del tango * Ritmos de la noche.

In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the rhythm patterns featured in the piece. A brief description of each title helps spark the imagination of the performer. Book 2 is written for early intermediate level piano students. Titles: Baia de Botafogo * Bela bossa nova * ¡Carnaval! * Desierto de Atacama * Fuego de la pasión * Pasos locos * Salida del sol * Vals Peruano.

In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the rhythm patterns featured in the piece. A brief description of each title helps spark the imagination of the performer. Book 3 is written for intermediate level piano students. Titles: ¡Bienvenidos a la Argentina! * Estrellas in el cielo * Gaucho * La primavera en la Patagonia * Recuerdos de España * Río Amazonas * ¡Viva el roc y rol!

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces will guide you in your own voyage to being "one of a kind!" Titles: Boogie Bash * Forever Friends * Half Step Jazz * Hero Variations * Midnight Snowfall * Morning Prelude * Prankster * Raise the Barn! * Zingaro Dance. "Hero Variations" and "Prankster" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces will guide you in your own voyage to being "one of a kind!" Titles: Spaghetti * Weird Invention * Rock Star * Sparklers in the Night * Gentle Giant * Boogie Bop! * Banana Popsicle * Curious Shark * Dragon Dreams * Silent Movie Chase. "Banana Popsicle" and "Curious Shark" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces will guide you in your own voyage to being one of a kind! Titles: Ancient Ruins * Asymmetry * Featherweight Waltz * Forget-Me-Not * Jazz Train * Ups and Downs * Variations on a Feeling * Warrior's Vow. "Asymmetry" and "Forget-Me-Not" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Outside the Box is a unique collection containing ten pieces that experiment with contemporary compositional techniques, altering such elements as melody, harmony, and form to create a completely new sound. Students will learn interesting ways to create new sounds and have fun playing music that is definitely "Outside the Box!"

Introduces the student to simple pedal mechanics. Designed to be introduced at the late-elementary level.

Develop pedaling habits, learn to use your musical ear, practice advanced pedaling techniques and more.

One of the most exciting times as a child is losing a tooth and knowing that the Tooth Fairy will be stopping by! Students can now relive over and over the fun and excitement of losing their first tooth by playing this solo written in 4/4 meter and Middle C position. The bouncy staccato notes mixed with a quiet dynamic represent the famous fairy as she sneaks about the house. To capture this, students should practice playing as lightly as possible, while putting more weight into accented notes. Also featured in this piece is an optional duet accompaniment for more fun! A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

Late intermediate to early advanced arrangements of O Holy Night, Still Still Still and It Came Upon The Midnight Clear.

Lessons in finger strength and independence.

A motivational approach to building finger strength and coordination at the piano.