Twila Paris

This deceptively mournful dirge begins: Somewhere in a far-off land, a Viking king struck up his band... Spoiler alert: it ends with the word dessert. Use of accidentals and dyads heighten the memorab...

The Mysterious Forest beckons all students to play a sweet magical tune. They are encouraged to turn their playing into expressive, enchanting sounds through the use of dynamics, arpeggios, and well-p...

This ethereal piece is a melodic study in expressive playing. Its nostalgic feel and fluid arpeggiations make it especially appealing to the middle school level performer or early teen. Key: G Major.

Sitting still beside the sea, sand castles protecting me... so begins this smooth, delightful piece by Carolyn Setliff. The picturesque lyrics by Bailey McKinney (who's in the 11th Grade) shape the mu...

Description: Sunburst Sonatina has three movements. The first one is an allegro movement in the key of C Major. The second movement is in A Minor built around the arpeggiated A Minor chord. The third...

Description: Sleepytime Serenade begins with the melody line in the LH, which crosses over the RH for the softer measures. The B section goes to the key of B flat. Pedaling is used throughout. The pie...

Description: Six Silly Geese is written in the C position, with accidentals in the B section, giving it a modal sound. This happy little melody uses eighth, quarter, and half notes. The text will help...

This piece is easy for the student with small hands to play, with a wide range of dynamic contrast that adds interest. The four-octave spread in the piece gives it a big sound.

Students will love the humor in the text (and in the music) of Big Green Frog! Although mostly in five-finger position, the piece subtly encourages other positions throughout; for example, by featurin...

Seahorse Serenade is a delightful piece that features neat hand-over-hand crossings, and assists the student in graceful phrasing and pedal coordination. The gently swaying rhythm is straightforward a...

A dazzling recital piece: fast, lively, and replete with exciting rhythms. Repeated patterns simplify the learning process. Highly recommended!

Majestic Splendor is broad, sweeping, and inspiring. Using octaves, wide jumps, and a beautiful melody, Setliff makes excellent use of a wide range of the keyboard making the piece sound expansive and...

October leaves... dancing, swirling, in the wind. An excellent solo that suits the title perfectly! Chromatic scales and hand-over-hand arpeggios up and down the keyboard make the piece sound more dif...

Short, fast and energetic! Excellent as a recital piece or as a jump-start for an unmotivated student. Key: D Minor.

A beautiful solo full of cascading notes and wonderful harmonies. The exotic impressionistic middle section could well be a study in bringing out inner voicing. Sure to be a student favorite! Key: D M...

This lush, romantic piece has big, lovely harmonies, lots of hand-over-hand arpeggios, and a melody that will linger. Perfect for the student with dramatic flair! Key: G Minor.

Carolyn Setliff's Medieval Rondo definitely falls under the category of fast and cool. It's wonderfully effective - it sounds difficult, yet fits wonderfully under the fingers. Students will want to s...

This solo has it all-a grand introduction, sweeping lyrical melodies and a sophisticated finish that advancing students will find very appealing. The key of D minor lends a certain melancholy air and...