Description: Celebration March is in the key of D major. This bright march is in ABA form. The melody, which stays in the right hand, contains eighth-note triplets.

Purpose: The key of D is such an exciting key. This march gives students a chance to become more confident playing in D major. Since the right hand plays both melody and accompaniment notes, this selection is a good study in voicing. The performer must keep a steady tempo and project the mood of the piece with clarity and confidence.

Suggestions for Instruction: Play the right hand alone, giving attention to bringing out the top notes.

Note where the melody line and left hand move in parallel motion and contrary motion.

Practice under tempo at first, keeping a steady tempo throughout.

Shape phrases and make the articulation clear.

Key: D Major

Publisher: Willis Music
Series: Willis
Piano Level: Late Elementary
Pages: 4
Credits: Carolyn C. Setliff Later Elementary Level
Composer(s): Carolyn C. Setliff