Betty Lea Martocchio

This solo brings to mind springtime in Paris. Using this image, students can effectively interpret the title through the music. The key of A major and 3/4 meter create a bright, lyrical waltz. Changes...

The Connecticut River sails back in time to historic sites along the state's most famous river. Board the 'Mystic Schooner' in the first movement for a fast and breezy trip to Mystic Seaport, a leadin...

Flowing, melodic lines and a simple bass line recreate the feeling of a beautiful spring day. Written in C major and 3/4 meter, this piece includes recurring eighth-note patterns, subtle dynamic contr...

Rhode Island: The Ocean State showcases this East Coast state in three appealing movements. 'Westerly Mist' is in E-flat major, with a middle section in E major. Copious accidentals, broken extended c...

The Bermuda Islands is a four-movement recital suite that explores the mystery and beauty of exotic Bermuda. 'Landfall 32 North 64 West,' the bright and breezy first movement, paints a picture of spot...

Spanish title translates 'warm sunshine. ' A gentle melody (C Major) that is lightly syncopated. The B section offers contrast in the relative key of A minor. 4/4 meter