Catherine Rollin

Imaginations will soar with this solo written in A minor and 3/4 meter. The melody is in the right hand and features rhythmic and melodic patterns that aid in learning and memorization. A descending b...

A dreamy, romantic style is the hallmark of this G-major solo that will be easily accessible to early-intermediate students. Broken fifths in each hand set the stage in the A section and are used to m...

The stateliness of a sarabande is portrayed elegantly in this A minor solo. The left hand is an excellent study in blocked chords. The right-hand melody must be projected over these chords throughout....

Suite Georgia: A Sonatina visits the state of Georgia with three sweeping movements in sonatina form. The largest rock dome in North America is represented in the first movement, Stone Mountain, by a...

Masterworks, Book 1. For maximum benefit, students should work through the skills that are comprehensively presented in Pathways to Artistry: Technique, Book 2. Titles: Alpine Dance (Heinrich Wohlfahr...

The flash and flair of Spanish-style music is found in this piece. Following a grand opening, the legato right-hand melody accompanied by staccato left-hand chords evokes the sound and image of Spanis...

An A minor blues progression is combined with a syncopated melody to create this rock-style piece. Simple moves from A minor, to D minor, and to E minor explore different registers of the keyboard wit...

Catherine Rollin's The Grand Canyon celebrates one of the greatest wonders of the world. Written in three movements, it begins with 'Canyon Sunrise,' a piece that depicts a peaceful sunrise through it...

This gently flowing solo is aptly named. An excellent study in balancing the right-hand melody over the left-hand accompaniment, it is perfect for developing a lyrical playing style as well. Written i...

There is a Flamenco dance feel, as well as Spanish rhythms, exciting dynamics, phrasing, and contrasts in touch in this intermediate level piece.

Calling all keyboard spies! A driving left-hand ostinato adds drama to the dotted- rhythm melody in this early intermediate piano piece by Catherine Rollin inspired by mystery movie themes

There are a variety of left hand accompaniment styles in this Spanish-flavored 3/4 time piece, as well as nice contrasts in dynamics, tempos and touch.

Fairly fast and cooking up trouble,' this musical Halloween ballad is a creepy study in block and broken minor chords, with the left hand taking the melodic duties underneath the steady right hand cho...

Written in A minor and a fast 4/4 meter, this solo is perfect for the students who like to play pieces with flair. An excellent study in blocked and broken chords, it also features a variety of articu...

This majestic, expansive piece in 4/4 meter is a gold mine for teaching arm weight while moving around the keyboard. Written in A-B-A form, the lyrical right-hand melody is accompanied by blocked fift...

Swirling, twirling melody entwines this ghostly dance as the ghouls of Halloween spin in a frightful dance! This Early Intermediate piece in 6 /8 offers a unique challenge for students as their finger...

In the Spotlight on Styles Collection, 21 original pieces by Catherine Rollin are gathered in one book to serve as an introduction to the distinctive styles of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impres...

Catherine Rollin has created a bold and lively pirate's dance in this fun-filled solo. The key of A minor sets the proper 'pirate mood', and the quick 6/8 meter is perfect for a spirited dance. The ru...

This early-intermediate solo is a delight to play and to hear! Written in A minor and 3/4 meter, this piece includes multiple changes between A minor and E major chords. Patterns are simple, easy to r...

Part of Alfred's Recital Suite Series, Suite Sounds Around the Finger Lakes explores the central region of New York state. Each of the three movements depicts different aspects of the area. In 'The Wo...

In Museum Masterpieces, Book A, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pie...

In Museum Masterpieces, Book B, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pie...

There is a cool, jazzy feel to this creepy D-minor Halloween song, with staccatos, accents, tenutos, wide dynamic swings and a frightening surprise chord at the end.