Dennis Alexander

You'll find yourself tapping your feet to the sounds of this solo by Dennis Alexander. Written in Middle C position, the melody is divided between the hands. Harmonic thirds are used occasionally in t...

If you could take a trip to outer space, where would you go? Students will have fun imagining their destination as they travel while performing this solo. Accidentals occur throughout the piece. The o...

The tenderness of saying good-bye to a loved one is depicted beautifully in this lyrical and romantic-style solo, an image that will inspire students. Many patterns are found throughout that will be h...

The natural beauty and majesty of the Northwest is portrayed with rich chords, lyrical melodies, syncopated rhythms, lively tempos and changing meters.

Your students will feel like winners with this charming solo! The syncopated rhythm of the melody is catchy, and students should have no trouble feeling the tied notes as they are repeated throughout...

This exciting solo is sure to be a favorite for recitals and contests. Its rhythmic drive and energy will be appealing to students and audiences alike. The key of A minor and the presto tempo marking...

This happy-go-lucky piece will put any student in a good mood! It is a perfect solo for getting the student to move quickly and easily around the keyboard. Legato and staccato articulations are used,...

Treasure abounds in this F major solo written in 4/4 meter! The catchy melodic and rhythmic patterns will inspire students to a spirited performance. The music captures the imagination, and tempo chan...

In the style of J. S. Bach, this early intermediate level baroque dance will make an excellent recital piece that represents nicely the earliest style of keyboard music. The primary chords of D minor...

Shelby, a miniature schnauzer, is Dennis Alexander's dog! Her outside adventure is depicted in this G major solo. Students will be able to lead 'a dog's life' as they travel across the keyboard using...

Piano solos that will immediately attract the attention of junior high and high school age students. Written and named to inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling.

Piano solos that will immediately attract the attention of junior high and high school age students. Written and named to inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling.

The title of this piece says it all as it truly is an 'elegant waltz.' Its sophisticated sound and style will be particularly appealing to teenage and adult students. Written in G major and 3/4 meter,...

Carefully crafted in the key of F major with a change of key to A-flat major, the lyricism of the melody in this romantic solo is truly satisfying. Balance between the hands is essential to bring out...

Each book in this series contains arrangements and original pieces that provide beautiful, rich harmonies, numerous patterns that easily fit the hands and lyrical melodies that speak to the heart. The...

This upbeat solo has it a lively tempo, different articulations, block chords, lots of accidentals, quick changes in dynamics, blocked and broken chords - all in the key of A major! It is an excellent...

The Sunflower State is a nostalgic, musical look at his home state in three movements. The stage is set in the first movement with a bright and dazzling arrangement of We're Off to See the Wizard (The...

The maestoso opening of this solo in 3/4 meter leads to an allegro molto tempo. From there, the piece takes off on a wild chase using triplet arpeggios, chromatic scales and ostinato patterns until it...

color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how...

This fast and fun solo is written in A minor and cut time. Filled with both melodic and rhythmic patterns, it will be easy to learn and memorize. Both hands travel up and down the keyboard using a var...

Dennis Alexander's The Carolinas is a musical vision of North and South Carolina. The three movements represent distinct characteristics of these states. The suite begins with 'Dogwoods in Bloom,' a t...

Exploring the romantic style will be easy with this E minor solo in 3/4 meter. In A-B form, the left hand employs a simple broken-chord style accompaniment in the A section with the melody in the righ...

A lot of staccato work is featured in this descriptive C minor Halloween song, which includes lyrics, and changes from a 2/4 feel to a 3/4 feel, as the witch dances on three legs.