The Virtuosic Christmas Performer

The Virtuosic Christmas Performer
Author: Margaret Goldston
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
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Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457417764

Majestic and colorful Christmas arrangements abound in this stunning collection arranged for intermediate pianists who enjoy performing with flair and self-assurance. Audiences will be regaled with the full drama of the piano while listening to selected Christmas carols featuring smooth left hand lines, delicate ornamentation, dramatic tempo and dynamic shifts, exciting block chords, rolled chords, lively rhythms and more.

Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Book 1

Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Book 1
Author: Robert D. Vandall
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 28
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Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457426797

All students who play the piano want to play music that is impressive to an audience. They are drawn to pieces that challenge them to move their fingers, arms and hands quickly, creating sounds that bring shouts of "Bravo!" from the audience. The solos in Robert Vandall’s Celebrated Virtuosic Solos are meant to show off the athleticism and musicality of the performer. The music in this five-volume series will bring out the "virtuoso" in any student and is sure to excite students, teachers and audiences alike. Titles: * Bouncing Along * Jumping Jacks * Nimble Fingers * Power Walk * Rock Climbing * Rowdy! * Sidewalk Games * Water Slide

The Virtuosic Performer, Book 1

The Virtuosic Performer, Book 1
Author: Margaret Goldston
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 28
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457410260

This series was written for piano students who enjoy showing off their talent at recitals, competitions and festivals. The technical patterns in the pieces help develop strength and dexterity in the fingers, as well as evenness and clarity of tone. Book 1 features spirited and exotic works that adventurous late elementary and early intermediate pianists will find most satisfying. These pieces are also a great way to encouraged students who are a bit more reserved to reach for more emotive performances.

The Magic of Christmas, Bk 1

The Magic of Christmas, Bk 1
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Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 36
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Genre: Carols
ISBN: 9781457443831

Double the joy of the Christmas season with elegant, inspiring piano duets! Early intermediate to intermediate pianists will welcome the opportunity to perform some of the world's most beautiful carols, creatively arranged for one piano, four hands. Both parts are musically interesting and rewarding to play. Lyrics are also included. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * The First Noel * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Jingle Bells * Silent Night * Sleep, Little Jesus * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child Is This?

Christmas Delights, Book 1

Christmas Delights, Book 1
Author: Martha Mier
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 20
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457417733

The beautiful sounds of Christmas music delight us each year anew, as we celebrate the Season with time-honored Christmas carols and songs. The eight early-elementary to elementary arrangements in this compilation will both please and motivate younger piano students, who always love to play melodies they are familiar with. Each solo features a single note melody, and is complete in itself. For a fuller, richer sound, the duet part for the teacher may be added.

The Christmas Story

The Christmas Story
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 28
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Genre:
ISBN: 9781457417740

This inspiring book combines the story of the birth of Jesus as found in the King James version of the Bible with arrangements of familiar, well-loved carols and songs of the Christmas season to further illustrate the narrative. Designed for use in its entirety in Christmas recitals or programs, it may also be used as supplementary repertoire for early intermediate to intermediate level students during the holiday season.

Something Special for Christmas

Something Special for Christmas
Author: Randall Hartsell
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 22
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457442483

These eight holiday favorites have been skillfully arranged for early intermediate level pianists. Arrangements feature ostinato bass lines and rhythmic patterns and provide an opportunity to reinforce a variety of technical and dynamic challenges. Selections include "Jingle Bells," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Angels We Have Heard on High" and much more.

A Christmas Collection, Book 2

A Christmas Collection, Book 2
Author: Kenon D. Renfrow
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 28
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457443855

Two fantastic books of beautiful arrangements that tastefully incorporate newer-sounding "pop" harmonies into a traditional piano solo setting. Contains both sacred and secular favorites in a variety of styles. Perfect collections for teenagers and adults who enjoy the modern, easy listening sounds of today.

The Magic of Christmas, Book 2

The Magic of Christmas, Book 2
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457421730

Double the joy of the Christmas season with elegant, inspiring piano duets! Intermediate pianists will welcome the opportunity to perform some of the world's most beautiful carols, creatively arranged by Dennis Alexander for one piano, four hands. Both parts are musically interesting and rewarding to play. Lyrics are also included. Titles: * Away in a Manger * Christmas Medley (The Holly and the Ivy with O Christmas Tree) * Deck the Halls * I Saw Three Ships * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Still, Still, Still * Up on the Housetop.