Catherine Rollin: Mittelschwere Noten

A lyrical and flowing right-hand melody is set against a repeated syncopated rhythm in the left-hand in this intermediate piano solo by Catherine Rollin. The pleasing harmonies create a contemporary s...

This early intermediate solo is excellent for developing a keen listening ear, finely tuned to the sounds one might hear in canyon echoes. The slow tempo and key of G minor help to create the mysterio...

The beautiful melodies of American patriotic songs and folk tunes have been a source of inspiration for many people. American Medleys and Variations is a unique intermediate-level collection including...

Mississippi Moods portrays the essence of this southern state with a variety of musical styles and sounds. 'The Magnificent Mississippi' starts with a gospel feel, and students learn how to play jazzy...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...

This piece will definitely stir your emotions! Driving triplets are featured in this dramatic intermediate piano solo in D minor by Catherine Rollin. The five-page piece builds in intensity to a forti...

The famous Santa song is jazzed up with a swing rhythm, syncopation and a walking bass line. This will make a great Christmas piece for holiday recitals and gatherings for the early intermediate piani...

This is a swinging version of 'Jingle Bells' arranged by Catherine Rollin for early intermediate piano solo. Triplet rhythms are used throughout the piece, which is in the key of C with jazzy accident...