This piece is useful for developing technique in elementary students. It features cross overs in chromatic figures and shifting octaves that move around the keyboard. The melody alternates between the right hand and the left hand. Students will sound impressive when performing it for friends and family. Learn More

What could be cuter than a koala bear? A piano solo about a koala bear! This elementary solo by Carol Matz reinforces simple note values, sharps, and legato and staccato touches. In addition, students learn about the eating habits of koala bears through the lyrics of the solo. An optional teacher/parent duet provides harmonic interest and aids the student in keeping a steady tempo. 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

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If you like the sound of Dan Coates's arrangements of popular songs, you will love his newest original sheet music solo! Written in the key of G major and A-B-A form, the melody is in the right hand in the A section and then switches to the left hand in the B section. This beautiful, lyrical melody is accompanied by harmonic intervals of seconds and thirds. The slow tempo allows for shaping of the melody and expressiveness, making this solo an excellent vehicle for developing a romantic style of playing. Learn More

This left-hand solo will appeal to older students with its sophisticated blues sound and style. Voicing of the melody involves bringing out the top note of rolled chords in some measures and the top note of blocked chords and intervals in others. Written on the grand staff, the left hand plays in both bass and treble clefs. Intermediate. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

The four movements of Great Smoky Mountains take the listener on a visit to scenic panoramas throughout the national park. The first movement, "Great Smoky Mountain Splendor," captures the vibrant colors of the fall foliage with grand gestures that span the range of the keyboard. In "Towering Mount Mitchell," the second movement, an expressive legato right-hand melody, with interesting harmonic support in the left hand, captures the summit with its forest and plants. The third movement, "Ballad of Cades Cove," is in the key of A minor with melodic interest in both hands and depicts the historic buildings in this green valley. A left-hand ostinato figure in the fourth movement, "The Potter's Wheel," represents the turning of the wheel when skilled local craftsmen create ceramic wares. Learn More

Transcribed from the famous original organ work, Willard Palmer presents here Bach's most well-known "Toccata" for performance at the piano, unsimplified, and containing every note of the original piece. Learn More

Melody Bober's Postcards from Iowa represents the state of Iowa in three musical pictures. The carnival-like first movement, On the Midway, takes the listener to the world-famous Iowa State Fair with the excitement of the midway known for its double Ferris wheel and other rides. The second movement evokes the beauty of the state flower, the wild rose, through the lyrical and charming Wild Rose Waltz. The third movement, River Rhapsody, is an energetic tribute in 7/4 meter to the major rivers that form the boundaries and run through the state of Iowa. 12 pages. Learn More