Victor Bockris

A rolling, repeated legato left hand pattern provides the feel of rolling bus tires, while the right hand tells the story and adds occasional 'honks' to signal the children to climb aboard. Late eleme...

Anyone who has heard a cat walk on the piano keys will enjoy this elementary level song that describes the song that is produced! It is written in C-major, (C Position), but includes some accidentals...

To celebrate the spookiest holiday, the late elementary level pianist will enjoy the staccato styling of this C minor song, which includes lyrics, right hand '8va' excursions, and a tricky ending to c...

Piano Talk is a collection of 8 piano solos for the elementary to late elementary piano student. Pieces are primarily written for C and Middle C positions with occasional variations, extensions and re...

There is boundless energy and motion in this intermediate level solo, featuring staccato vs. legato between the hands, some A-minor scale work, and exciting dynamics.

Shifting left hand positions with a rock beat will make this piece a pre-historic favorite for the late elementary student. There will be changes in legato and staccato touch, many accidentals, and co...

Late elementary pirate-wannabes will get a kick out of counting gold doubloons and conjuring mermaids from the piano in this shimmering collection of pirate musings and amusements. Technical challenge...

This charming solo depicts (through its lyrics) the childhood dilemma of choosing a costume for Halloween. Written in middle C position and 4/4 time, this piece also incorporates eighth notes, sharps...

This intermediate level solo by W. T. Skye Garcia is perfect for developing lyrical playing and voicing two-note lines in the right hand. Students will need to listen carefully to the melodic line to...

Every student will relate to the lyrics of this elementary solo that describes the fun and excitement of recess at school. Playground games such as 'Red light, Green light', kickball and playing on th...

Take your students on a whirlwind journey with open fifths in the left hand and a swirling, chromatic right-hand melody. An excellent study in legato (right hand) versus staccato (left hand) playing,...

Skye wrote this beautiful waltz for his wife in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. Romantic in style, the lyrical melody flows above the left-hand accompaniment. Proper balance between the two h...

This Middle C position solo is actually the story of two race cars racing each other around the track. The right-hand passages represent one car and the left-hand passages represent the other. The rac...

Young piano students who enjoy sports will 'have a ball' with this piece. The clever lyrics depict all kinds of sports, including baseball, football, basketball and soccer. Written in Middle C positio...

The Empire State celebrates the state of New York and some of its most popular tourist destinations. New York City is featured in the first movement with a trip to the composer's first home 'On Boynto...

The romantic style of this solo is sure to appeal to both teenagers and adults alike. The lyrical right-hand melody will need to be projected over the left-hand accompaniment. Both hands feature wide...

A wild herd of buffalo on the run will be easy to imagine with the musical and descriptive aspects used in this solo. The steady drumming of hooves is recreated in the left hand with a broken-fifth os...

This lilting solo, written in 3/4 meter and Middle C position, features lyrics with a delightful play on the words 'butterfly' and 'flutterby.' The melody is divided between the hands and is supported...

Students can experience 19th century ragtime first-hand with A Piece of Cake (walk). Originally written as a dance, the cakewalk was often performed by banjo, upright piano, or small jazz bands. Stude...

W. T. Skye Garcia has written a reflective solo with a gentle, simple melody that is rewarding to hear and to play. Thirds in the melody add interesting depth and a moving bass line creates rich harmo...

This solo by W. T. Skye Garcia has playful lyrics and a melody that is in an easy singing range for elementary students. It describes musically all the fun that is found in visiting an animal shelter...