Scott Joplin Reconsidered. Composed by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). Edited by Lara Downes. Collection. Theodore Presser Company #440-40028. Published by Theodore Presser Company

By Various. Easy Piano Songbook. Softcover. 512 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Melody, Lyrics and Simplified Chords in the Key of C). By Various. For C Instruments. Easy Fake Book. Softcover. 256 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Piano

SKU: PR.110418160

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Performance score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 8:30. Theodore Presser Company #110-41816. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.110418160).

ISBN 9781491114049. UPC: 680160640393. 9 x 12 inches.

Stacy Garrop began hiking in northern Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park in her early 20s. From the start, she was drawn to a jagged stretch of rock formations linking Longs Peak to Pagoda Mountain, at over 13,000 feet. These formations are called the “Keyboard of the Winds,” as their thin, spindly peaks suggest splintered keys of an old, broken piano. Inspired by one particular journey the composer took through the Keyboard of the Winds en route to Pagoda’s summit, this work is a tribute to the Keyboard of the Winds. Its fast, whirling gestures depict swirling clouds above, and the musical high points represent a hiker reaching the peak of Pagoda Mountain. These sections are set in contrast with quiet, introspective material embodying the hiker quietly surveying the grandeur and beauty of the valley below, as well as the soaring pinnacle of Longs Peak overhead.
I began hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado when I was in my early twenties. RMNP is home to some of the most gorgeous mountains in North America, encompassing 265,000 acres of wilderness, flora, and fauna. Among the park’s numerous summits is Longs Peak, a mountain that is 14,259 feet high (the highest in the region). From my earliest days of hiking, I was drawn to Longs Peak, as well as to a jagged stretch of rock formations that link Longs Peak to Pagoda Mountain (which stands at 13,497 feet). These formations are called the Keyboard of the Winds, as their thin, spindly peaks loosely suggest the splintered keys of an old, broken piano.One summer, I made the ascent to Pagoda Mountain using a route that took me along the right side of the Keyboard of the Winds. My hiking partner and I started up the trail in the pre-dawn hours, and the weather was stormy. Dawn had broken by the time we reached the base of the Keyboard, but its peaks were still surrounded by clouds. As we climbed higher and higher, the Keyboard’s thin spires became visible, along with the top of Pagoda Mountain. We reached the summit of Pagoda, admired the view (what we could see through the clouds), and made our descent.My piece is a tribute to the Keyboard of the Winds. The fast, whirling gestures depict swirling clouds, and the musical high points represent a hiker reaching the peaks of the Keyboard. I have contrasted these sections with quiet, introspective material; these embody the hiker quietly surveying the grandeur and beauty of the valley below (on a cloudless day), as well as the soaring pinnacles of Longs Peak and Pagoda Mountain overhead.

Arranged by Robert Schultz. Songbook for easy solo piano. 224 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For voice and piano. Format: easy piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics and chord names. Gospel. 160 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Edited by Amy Appleby. For Piano Solo. America's All-Time Favorite. Romantic. Level: Intermediate. Sheet Music. 320 pages. Published by Music Sales

(24 Traditional Folk Songs for Intermediate Level Piano Solo). Arranged by Mika Goto. For Piano/Keyboard. Educational Piano Solo. Intermediate. Softcover. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(50 Short Late Elementary Piano Solos with Optional Duet Accompaniments (Five Finger Piano)). Arranged by Tom Gerou. For Piano. This edition: Five Finger Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. A to Z. Sacred; Secular; Traditional. Five Finger; Late Elementary. 104 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

15 Greatest Songs. By Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. By Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, and Simon And Garfunkel. Piano Solo Personality. Pop and Rock. Book Only. Paul Simon Music #MUSPS11726. Published by Paul Simon Music

26 Holiday Favorites Carefully Selected and Arranged in Order of Difficulty. Composed by Various. Easy Piano Songbook. Christmas. Softcover. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard