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Where the Heavens Meet Earth is a beautiful, lyrical work for young band. Featuring flowing melodic lines and a beautiful four-note motive that transfers throughout the ensemble, the piece is a perfect mid-program work to feature the colors of the different instrumental sections, permitting opportunities to teach about blend and balance within the group. This original Jeremy Bell piece was inspired by the picturesque salt flats in Bolivia called Salar de Uyuni. Located in the Southwest near the Andes, the flats were formed by the transformations of several prehistoric lakes. With variations in elevation that average around a meter, the extreme flatness following a rain turns the 80-mile landscape into the world's largest mirror, reflecting the sky above. (3:30) Learn More

Colorful Colorado provides a musical tour of this western state. The suite opens with "Aspen Leaf Rag," a buoyant ragtime number inspired by the colorful tree that covers many of Colorado's mountainsides. Technical challenges in this piece include a stride bass pattern in the left hand and heavy syncopation. "Moonlight on the Slopes" is a lyrical piece that oscillates between 3/4 and 6/8 meter. Flowing arpeggios and a delicate melody evoke the serenity of a moonlit, snow-covered landscape. The suite concludes with "Pike's Peak Boogie," a loping boogie-woogie number that calls to mind the cowboys and pioneers who founded the city of Colorado Springs. This piece features an engaging combination of classic blues inflections and unexpected harmonies. Learn More

Oklahoma Heritage captures the colorful qualities of this unique state. Each of the four movements depicts a musical portrait of Oklahoma's diverse landscapes and fascinating people. Experience the exhilaration of the original "Oklahoma Land Run!" in a dramatic toccata featuring intervals of a fourth and fifth. The rich, colorful clay of portions of the state inspired "Scenes of Red Earth," an evocative piece which passes through several different keys on its musical journey. "Flight O'er the Wichitas" soars over the ancient Wichita Mountains as a lyrical melody gently unfolds. The historic football tradition of the state is celebrated with "Bedlam Bash," a rousing medley of two famous fight songs, "Boomer Sooner!" and "Ride 'em Cowboys!" This truly exciting piece provides a marvelous closing to the musical tour of Oklahoma. Late Intermediate (UK Exam Grades 4-5). Learn More

This dark, musical journey captures the beauty and harshness of a cold, snow covered forest in the mountains. After a main theme captures the solitary feeling of a vast landscape, the work transitions to a lyrical, melancholy theme. Following is a fast, dramatic episode capturing a sense of danger before the opening theme presents itself once more. Learn More

Originally composed in 1913 as a sight-reading piece for the Conservatoire de Paris Piano Competitions, this thoughtful, lyrical piece presents an elegant, enchanted, impressionistic musical landscape. There is some interlocking of the hands, a few unexpected harmonies, and simplicity of style that allows full attention to artistic expression. Learn More

Transport your audience to the emerald isle with this music inspired by traditional Irish songs and the beauty of the Ireland's Gap of Dunloe. The lyrical melodies, call and response counterpoint, and a touch of traditional Irish style paint a colorful picture, evoking images of the magnificent Irish landscape. Learn More

This collection of expressive pieces in a variety of styles and tempos provides early intermediate to intermediate students the chance to develop skills in projecting lyrical, melodic lines. From slow ballads to upbeat tempos, these pieces allow pianists to deepen their musical awareness through the use of technical control, rubato, and subtle tempo changes. Titles: Campfire by the Lake * Fond Farewell * French Café * Jardin de Provence (Garden of Provence) * Medieval Castle * Mockingbirds * Morning Meditation * Mountain Breeze * Royal Procession * Spring Blossoms * Starlight Reverie. Learn More

This collection of expressive pieces in a variety of styles and tempos provides late elementary to early intermediate students the chance to develop skills in projecting lyrical, melodic lines. From slow ballads to upbeat tempos, these pieces allow pianists to deepen their musical awareness through the use of technical control, rubato, and subtle tempo changes. Titles: Canyon Shadows * Clear Mountain Sky * Colors at Dawn * Floating on the Pond * Fond Memories * Gentle Rain * Guarding the Castle Gates * Il tenero fiore (The Tender Flower) * Quiet Moments * Sea Fog. Learn More