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The slow, bluesy style of this piece is sure to appeal to students. It features a syncopated melody and an easy ostinato accompaniment. The left-hand ostinato uses blocked 5ths, 6ths and 7ths while th...

Imagine the basic form of Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm' with chord changes and style as if James Taylor was accompanying old-time fiddlers, and you have this cool, original jazz tune. Both written solos a...

This solo is Joyce's first with Alfred Publishing and is sure to appeal to young students with its Latin style and clever lyrics. Written with the melody divided between the hands, the thumbs are on a...

The sound of ancient drums found in this solo will be appealing to beginning students. Using Middle C position for the key of A minor, there is plenty of rhythmic and melodic repetition to make this p...

Minnesota Moments takes the performer and listener on a journey through the 'Land of Many Lakes' - a state filled with rivers and streams, festivals for every season and thriving cities. Each of the f...

Snapshots of Wisconsin creates musical pictures of the Wisconsin countryside, the state's unique European heritage and its drive to be a national leader. Northern Woods and Lakes depicts the beautiful...

Students will enjoy the re-creation of a camel caravan moving slowly across the desert in this solo. Written in 4/4 meter and in the key of A minor, chromatic passing tones in the melody give it a mod...

True to its name, this solo provides the opportunity for students to master the art of playing freely with rubato. Beginning slowly in D minor, the first part of the fantasy changes tempo several time...

Each year, thousands of people travel across the globe to see the beautiful autumn colors found in trees. Golden Aspens is a thoughtful and beautiful depiction of leaves fluttering in the crisp breeze...

These diverse and entertaining solos are 'character pieces' that create a mental picture of a particular scene or episode. Students will find it easy to relate to the 'picture title' of each solo in o...

The four movements of Oregon: Pacific Wonderland portray some of the sights of this special state. 'Mount Hood' is simple and majestic, beginning with triads and gradually expanding to fuller chords....

The five movements of Fabulous Las Vegas! each depict a well-known hotel in the famous city. 'Mysterious Pyramid' uses abundant blocked chords, mostly in inversions, and repeating patterns to create a...

Broken arm? Sprained finger? Need a change of pace? This little book has nine pieces that can be played with either the right hand or the left hand. Early elementary students will be able to read them...

This set of pieces was created to help students prepare for the Romantic literature. The pieces are based on original folk-like melodies and rhythms, the way that Romantic composers based their music...

Teachers have been praising Joyce Grill's one-hand solos. In response to their requests, she's provided us with this set of additional pieces for right hand alone or left hand alone. Valuable not only...

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This collection of original piano solos by Joyce Grill will guide the student through various styles, preparing them for actual etudes, preludes, nocturnes, ballades, passacaglias, barcarolles, chacon...

Each easy-to-memorize piece in this collection will prepare students with the technique and musicianship skills necessary to play music by master composers. A valuable glossary defines the styles of t...

Even Halloween cats have to have some diversions. This one loves to boogie. The witches fear him, the ghosts and goblins shriek with fright, and the students will love every minute of it.

Here's an exuberant mixed-meter festival work that is bookended by a joyful fanfare and features a lovely legato section in the middle. Laura's highly regarded compositional skill is evident throughou...

This eloquent and elegant pairing of original carols using familiar texts may be performed separately or as a set. The optional C-instrument adds the perfect finishing touch. Exquisite for school or c...

A departure from the usual sounds of elementary level pieces, this solo has exotic sounds mostly at a forte dynamic. The use of a gypsy scale and open fourths and fifths contribute to the forceful sou...

Learning Together consists of sequential unison repertoire for string instruments of the orchestra and is intended for use in string classes, group ensembles, and private lesson settings. Harmony part...