This fun and entertaining collection features pieces to be performed by three players on one piano, but can also be played by one or two players. The companion General MIDI disk offers three separate parts on three separate channels, plus a lively background accompaniment. Part 1 is the melody, Part 2 is the accompaniment and Part 3 is the obligato. Learn More

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the early-intermediate level, the pieces in this collection expand the reading range and technical level. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Titles: Harvest Time Rag * Irish Circle Dance * Snap, Clap, Boogie * Unsolved Mystery. "Irish Circle Dance," "Snap, Clap, Boogie," and "Unsolved Mystery" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the beginning piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have a limited reading and playing range. All three parts are equal in difficulty and usually stay in one position throughout the piece. The keys of C major and A minor are used, and students play in accessible meters. Titles: Clapping Tune * Owls at Midnight * Sailing Open Waters * Three O'clock Chimes. All of the titles are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

This trio, written in equal parts for students at the late intermediate level, depicts all the ups and downs of a long journey, but one that ends successfully. Accidentals, syncopation, constant motion through eighth notes, and dramatic dynamics are a few of the exciting elements that allow students, teachers, and the audience to hear the story of the triumphant journey home. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-elementary level, the pieces in this collection require hands-together coordination and movement around the keyboard. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Titles: Blueberry Blues * Carousel * Midnight Rider * Uno, dos, tres, quatro. "Carousel" and "Midnight Rider" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

Robert Vandall combines elements of jazz and blues in these highly popular works for one piano, six hands. Titles are "Blue Threesome" and "In the Groove." Both titles are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the elementary-level piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have easy movement around the keyboard and simple hands-together coordination. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, and meters are featured. Titles: Bluesy Tuesday * Fiesta for Three Amigos * In a Haunted Mansion * Victory Day Parade. All of the titles are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. Learn More

Written when the composer was just 17 to 18 years of age, these romantic-styled pieces for piano trio were dedicated to 3 friends, Natalya, Lyudmila, and Vera Skalon. They feature a short passage that would later be used in Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto, beginning the 2nd movement. It is an especially nice, and playable, ensemble concert piece, technically within the reach of late intermediate artists. Learn More

Written for one piano, six hands, this is a delightful arrangement of "Jingle Bells." Performance notes are added that, when followed by the three performers, turn the piece into a mini comedy-drama. Following a short introduction, performer 2 begins the arrangement with the chorus of "Jingle Bells." Two variations of the verse follow. One is set in 3/4 time and the other is a transition, leading back to the chorus in a minor key. The lively ending will bring any audience to their feet. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More