Chamber Music Piano

SKU: PR.110418370

Composed by Charles Ives. Arranged by Danny Holt. Performance Score. 20 pages. Duration 8 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #110-41837. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.110418370).

ISBN 9781491135075. UPC: 680160686247.

Compo sed as an organ solo by the 17-year-old Ives for his own performance purposes, the beloved Variations on America is a treat for any occasion, whether a holiday concert, a serious recital, or other special event. Danny Holt’s transcription for Piano, Four Hands adds a dazzling new option to play at home or on stage, taking best advantage of Ives’ tremendous contrasts in color, dynamics, and texture.
Composed when Charles Ives was a teenager, Variations on “America” is both a convenient introduction to Ives’ body of work, and an early example of his iconoclastic musical voice and creative genius. Just a few years after composing this piece, Ives would leave home to study music at Yale. But until then he had been taught by his father, George (who had been a bandmaster in the Civil War). George subjected the young Ives to experiments such as singing a song in one key while being accompanied in another, or arranging for two marching bands to converge on a town center, with the resulting cacophony that ensued.The Variations exemplifies an early period of experimentation in Ives’ work, spurred on by the unusual pedagogy of his father. The piece is particularly notable for its use of bitonality in the two interludes, subtly foreshadowing more well-known examples by Stravinsky, Bartók, and others by approximately two decades.The bitonal interludes were so ahead of their time, in fact, they were omitted from the first copy that was submitted to a publisher in 1892. (Alas, the piece was rejected even despite these “shocking” elements having been left out, and it wasn’t published until more than five decades later.) There is some ambiguity about when exactly Ives added the interludes into his manuscript copy, though ample evidence suggests he had performed the piece with the interludes around the time he notated the piece in 1891-92. In any case, in light of this piece and his other polytonal explorations from the last decade of the 19th century, it seems fair to give Ives credit for being a pioneer in this area!This arrangement for Piano, Four Hands, closely follows Ives’ original version for organ, setting aside William Schuman’s popular adaptation for symphony orchestra and William Rhoads’ band transcription of the Schuman orchestration. Pianists will find that the piece translates well to the instrument. Ideally, the choreography and logistics of elbow-to-elbow four-hands playing approximates the wild joy one gets from watching an organist play the piece (e.g., the elaborate pedal part in the final variation).In preparing this publication, attention was paid to details in the dual Critical Editions (Presser 443-41003) of both Ives’ manuscript edition and the 1949 publication edited by organist E. Power Biggs (who is credited with discovering what had been a long-lost, forgotten work.) But as with much of Ives’ output, attempting to create a true ‘urtext’ score is a futile endeavor, and especially with a piece such as this one – in which Ives incorporated improvisation in live performance – seems unnecessary anyhow. True die-hards are of course encouraged to consult the critical editions and even find inspiration in the orchestrated version. Generally, performers are advised to be wild, have fun, and not to be too rigid in their interpretive choices.Dynamics in this arrangement mostly follow the organ score closely. Pianists will use good judgment about pedaling throughout, which should be straightforward and intuitive. Courtesy accidentals have been provided frequently – without parentheses – balancing the need for extra clarity in the context of Ives’ murky musical language, and a desire to avoid unnecessary clutter.A few notes that might inform interpretive decisions:mm. 15-16: There are inconsistencies here between Ives’ original manuscript and the 1949 Biggs edition, regarding the top voice in m. 15, beat 3 (C# vs. Cn) and m. 16 (D Major vs. D Minor).mm. 76-84 & 143-146: In both Interludes, Ives emphatically notates extreme dynamic contrast, in order to highlight the bitonality. Although it may seem counterintuitive (or even a misprint, as has apparently been misconstrued by some), performers are urged to follow the composer’s marking!m. 109: Two-note slurs have been added here for clarity and consistency with other similar passages, though they do not appear in either the original manuscript or Biggs.m. 112: The last two eighth notes of Primo appear as 16ths in the original manuscript.mm. 183-186: The original manuscript has a slightly different bass line.mm. 184 & 186: Primo gestures have been re-written to be slightly more idiomatic for Piano, Four Hands.m. 186: The breath mark at the end of this bar does not appear in either the manuscript or Biggs, but is an editorial suggestion – aside from being appropriately dramatic, it will indeed be necessary in a reverberant hall!I would like to thank Steven Vanhauwaert, the other half of my piano duo, 4handsLA, for his input on early drafts of this arrangement.— Danny Holt, April 2022.

Composed by Tom Gerou. For Piano. Book; CD; Piano Solo; Solo. Form: Sonata. Recital. Advanced. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953). Edited by Thomas Schumacher. Book; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Sonata. 20th Century; Masterwork; Recital. 108 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Melody Bober. For Piano. Piano Suite. Recital Suite Series. 0. Level: Late Intermediate. Sheet. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Solo piano - Early Intermediate; Grade 2; Late Elementary

SKU: FJ.FJH2371

2. 11 Solos Inspired by Intermational Dance. Composed by Wynn-Anne Rossi. Keyboard/Piano; Piano Resources; Piano Supplemental. The FJH Composer Library. Form: Theme. Living Composer; Multicultural; Recital. Book. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-FJH2371. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.FJH2371).

ISBN 9781619283541. UPC: 241444441244. English.

A new, four-book series by composer Wynn-Anne Rossi. The Dancing with the World series is inspired by international dance, rhythms and melodies, uniting performers in the celebration of movement. A brief introduction related to the background of each dance is included for every piece, and the music can be used as the basis of a themed recital to celebrate the history and cultural significance of each dance. Book 2 is arranged at the Late Elementary/Early Intermediate Level and includes dances from Turkey, Rwanda, France, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Ukraine (Wild Hopak), Iceland (Vikivaki), Argentina, India and more!

By Martha Mier. For Piano. Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Sheet; Solo. Recital Suite Series. Form: Suite. Recital. Late Intermediate. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Piano - advanced

SKU: BT.LCM9790570121533

Exam Material. Book Only. 112 pages. London College Music #LCM9790570121533. Published by London College Music (BT.LCM9790570121533).

English.

These Piano Anthologies contain pieces which have been carefully selected from previous piano exam lists dating from 1988 to 2006. All of the pieces in these volumes have proved popular with piano students, teachers and listeners, and we are pleased to be able to make them available again in these new collections. Pieces from these anthologies may be chosen as List B and C pieces, allowing students to increase their choice of repertoire beyond the already extensive selection offered in the LCM piano repertoire lists for grade, recital grade and leisure play options. It is hoped that these anthologies will also be of interest to piano students generally. The range of styles broadlycovers the late 18th century to the present. Some familiar pieces are present in these volumes, but they include pieces additionally from composers who have had a distinguished career in the role of teacher or student at LCM. Amongst the former are William Lloyd Webber and Martyn Williams, and amongst the latter are Nicholas Grace and John Guilfoyle, who now have eminent academic and professional musical careers.

Early Elementary Level. Composed by Various. Arranged by Various. Willis. Recital, Solos. Softcover Audio Online. 128 pages. Published by Willis Music

By John Cage (1912-1992). For for any instrument or combination of instruments. Modern. Sheet Music. Composed 1952. Duration 4 minutes 33 seconds. Published by Edition Peters

("Sonatine"). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Stewart Gordon. For Piano. Book; Masterworks; Piano Solo. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Sonata. Classical; Masterwork; Recital; Romantic. Early Advanced. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by Wynn-Anne Rossi. Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental. Recital Suite Series. Form: Suite. Recital. Sheet. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-47927. Published by Alfred Music

By Robert D. Vandall. For Piano. Piano Solo. Level: Early Intermediate. Sheet. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

40 Piano Masterworks in Their Original Form. Edited by Albert Mendoza. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. The Professional Pianist. Funeral; Masterwork; Recital; Wedding. 144 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(in a contemporary setting). Edited by Helen Marlais. For piano. The FJH Pianist's Curriculum. Sacred, Hymns. Late elementary. Book and performance CD. 44 pages. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

Volume 1. K. 279--284; K. 309--311. Composed by Edited by Stewart Gordon. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Sonata. Classical; Masterwork; Recital. Book. 188 pages. Alfred Music #00-46908. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Mike Springer. For Piano. Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Sheet; Solo. Recital Suite Series. Form: Sonatina; Suite. Recital. Intermediate. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(5 Piano Solos and a Medley (Intermediate / Late Intermediate Piano)). Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. Book; Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Official Songs of the United States Armed Forces. Form: March; Medley. 4th of July; Patriotic; Recital; Summer. Intermediate; Late Intermediate. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Piano

SKU: HL.14042937

Composed by Anthony Gilbert. Music Sales America. Softcover. University of York Music Press #M570364725. Published by University of York Music Press (HL.14042937).

Monsoon Toccata by Anthony Gilbert. 3'33; for solo piano. In memoriam Janet Owen Thomas (1961-2002). In 1988, Janet Owen Thomas met up with me in Sydney at the end of a short organ-recital tour - possibly her last before devoting herself entirely to composing. We returned to England together, doing a rapid circular tour of Northern India on the way. Alighting from the plane at Delhi we were hit by the whirling wind and torrential rain of the seasonal monsoon, and early the following morning there was also a minor earthquake. This experience determined the spirit of the music, and Northern Indian Raga determines the purely technical approach, with thequasi-improvisatory toccatalike textures acting as decoration to a slow-moving, widely-spaced modal top line which almost loses control of the overall shape at the mid-point - a reflection of the impact of those natural phenomena. A.G. Monsoon Toccata by Anthony Gilbert. 3'33'; for solo piano. In memoriam Janet Owen Thomas (1961-2002).

'In 1988, Janet Owen Thomas met up with me in Sydney at the end of a short organ-recital tour - possibly her last before devoting herself entirely to composing. We returned to England together, doing a rapid circular tour of Northern India on the way. Alighting from the plane at Delhi we were hit by the whirling wind and torrential rain of the seasonal monsoon, and early the following morning there was also a minor earthquake.

This experience determined the spirit of the music, and Northern Indian Raga determines the purely technical approach, withthe quasi-improvisatory toccatalike textures acting as decoration to a slow-moving, widely-spaced modal top line which almost loses control of the overall shape at the mid-point - a reflection of the impact of those natural phenomena.'

A.G.

(Easy Piano). For Piano. This edition: Easy Piano. Book; Masterworks; Piano - Easy Piano Collection. The Giant Book of Sheet Music. Masterwork Arrangement; Recital. Easy Piano. 296 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Piano - Grade 5

SKU: ET.PNO102

Composed by Richard Lane. Contemporary. Editions BIM #PNO102. Published by Editions BIM (ET.PNO102).

ISBN 9790207009760.

The first movement has a dreamy and dramatic impressionistic quality, whereas the second movement is deeply melancholy and religious sounding. The third movement is playful with pulsating rhythms, which demonstrate a symphonic jazz feel.
In 1963, at the age of thirty, Lane quickly formed up a close friendship with Paul Van Ness through their involvement with the Ridgewood Orpheus Glee Club (NJ), an all-male choir for which Lane was appointed accompanist. Lane maintained the accompanist position for this group for forty-one years until his death in 2004. Lane dedicated his Sonata 2 to Van Ness as a high school graduation present in 1965. During this period Lane also composed a piano suite for four hands, and a fantasy for piano and orchestra, along with other solo instrumental, choral and orchestral works. Van Ness performed the world premiere of Piano Sonata 2 at his Senior Recital in 1969, five years after its conception, at the Eastman School of Music, Lane’s alma mater. Karl Tricomi, another student of Lane’s and also graduate of the Eastman School of Music performed this second Sonata in 1976 at Carnegie Hall (NY) as well.

(A method for Everyone, Let's Play!). By Helen Marlais. For piano. Method. Grade 3. Book and CD. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

Arranged by Margaret Goldston and Bernadine Johnson. For Piano. Piano Collection. Learning Link. Ballet. Level: Late Elementary / Early Intermediate. Book. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Tom Gerou. For Piano. Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Sheet; Solo. Recital Suite Series. Form: Suite. Recital. Late Intermediate. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Late Elementary- Intermediate Le. Composed by Various. Educational Piano Library. Recital. Softcover. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Dennis Alexander. For Piano. Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Sheet; Solo. Recital Suite Series. Form: Suite. Recital. Early Advanced. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Edited by Steven Osborne. Classical. Textbook. Trinity College London #TCL024091. Published by Trinity College London