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This arrangement of a Russian folk song for late elementary piano trio is in the key of E minor and 4/4 meter. It is in theme and variation form, written so that each part gets a turn to play the main theme in quarter notes. All performers read from the same score. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

Three late elementary pianists will enjoy using the entire keyboard to add texture and richness to the famous Christmas hymn. Melodic duties shift between the middle and top parts, while the interesting foundational bass line is kept flowing by the 3rd performer. Learn More

Here is an opportunity for three elementary level artists to sound impressively "large" as they team up in this march-like C Major showpiece. Most of the melodic duties are carried in the middle part, but the outer performers also get their solo moments. The composition is filled with varying dynamics and changes in touch, with eighth- and quarter-note rhythms prevailing. It is scored with all three parts visible, and sectioned off from each other on one score. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

Adapted from Mozart's "Musical Joke, " K.522. The imitative, birdsong passages, according to Luis Baptista, "mimic the starling's natural propensity to intertwine whistled tunes . . . and their tendency to whistle 'off-key.'" Originally written for six instruments, the musical fun may now be shared by six hands at the piano keyboard. The pages are configured such that all three intermediate level pianists may read from the same score. Learn More

Twelve bar blues form is explained along with suggestions for improvisation. 'Blues' notes are also described. All performers read from the same score. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. Learn More

This English round is a perfect choice for a late elementary piano trio, with each performer taking a turn beginning the melodic line. The final section is a full, rich playing of the theme by the top voice with accompaniment by the lower voices. The song is in C Major and 4/4 meter, with simple rhythms for the late elementary level. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. Learn More

This lively and articulated piece for late elementary piano trio---one piano, six hands---is in the key of G major and incorporates folk dance rhythms in 3/4 meter. The upper two parts play against each other while the bass gives support. There are separate score sheets for each performer as well as a conductor's score. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. Learn More

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