Piano - Grade 4

SKU: BT.WMP2217

2015-2016 Grades 6-7. Composed by Josephine Koh. Teachers' Choice. Method. Book Only. 44 pages. Wells Music Publishers #WMP2217. Published by Wells Music Publishers (BT.WMP2217).

ISBN 9789810924102. English.

Teachers’ Choice, Selected Piano Repertory & Studies for grades 6-7 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2015 & 2016 ABRSM Piano examinations.

- This collection ofinteresting and appealing Piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find the performance points helpful in developing stylistic awareness in the students.

-Examinat ionrequirements aside, details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection.

-Effect ivetechnicalstudies suited to each level have been carefully selected, forming in themselves, supplementary materials to enhance technical competence.

-Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography suchclear, professionally laid scores supported by modern publishing technology and musical semiotics. The digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in the reading of musical scores.

Mid-Elementary Level. By Carolyn C. Setliff. Willis. 4 pages. Published by Willis Music.

Composed by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). Edited by Stewart Gordon. For Piano. Book; Masterworks; Piano Collection; Technique Musicianship. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Etude. Impressionistic; Masterwork. Advanced. 104 pages. Published by Alfred Music

22 Jazzy and Fun Piano Arrangements. Arranged by Mike Springer. Piano - Easy Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental; Sing-Along. Standards Series. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Winter. Book. 64 pages. Alfred Music #00- 46907. Published by Alfred Music

22 Swingin' and Fun Piano Arrangements. Arranged by Mike Springer. Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental; Sing-Along. Jazz. Book. 64 pages. Alfred Music #00-47912. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Marie-Auguste Durand. Edited by Edward Francis. Book; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Waltz. 20th Century; Masterwork; Romantic. 60 pages. Published by Alfred Music

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.

Piano - Grade 5

SKU: ET.PNO48

Composed by Helena Winkelman. Contemporary. Composed 2007. Duration 10. Editions BIM #PNO48. Published by Editions BIM (ET.PNO48).

ISBN 9790207024046.

In her Impromptu, Helena Winkelman conjures an atmosphere of timelessness, employing musical elements variously meditative and percussive, punctuated by shadowy accents in the contrabass register and delicate flourishes in the soprano. This masterful composition, engrossing and adventurous, is a rewarding challenge for the performer.

Performing notes
Attentive pedaling is key to producing the spectral resonances in this Impromptu.
The impressionistic atmosphere of the piece requires a carefully gauged use of all three pedals, even where not expressly noted in the score.
Especially with the right pedal many small ad lib. changes are necessary to create this impressionistic atmosphere. The central pedal only holds the bass notes.
Care must be taken that the pedals are not changed at the same time to avoid the third pedal affecting notes that should not be.
The composer wrote Impromptu with Schubert’s Hungarian Melody (D817) playing in her mind’s ear, and suggests that her Impromptu be programmed to follow it attacca in performance.

Composed by Robert Schumann. Edited by Charles Timbrell. Book; Masterworks; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Suite. Masterwork; Romantic. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45955).

Later Elementary Level. By Claudette Hudelson. Willis. 8 pages. Published by Willis Music.

Arranged by Margaret Goldston. For Piano. Piano Solo. Sacred. Level: Early Intermediate. Sheet. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

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

(On a Theme from The Old Maid and the Thief). Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-). Edited by Albert Mendoza. For Piano. Book; Masterworks; Piano Solo. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Toccata. 20th Century; Masterwork. Advanced. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(100 Early Intermediate to Late Intermediate Studies). Edited by Albert Mendoza. For Piano. Book; Masterworks; Piano Collection; Technique Musicianship. Form: Etude. Masterwork. Early Intermediate; Intermediate; Late Intermediate. 152 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Judith Schneider, fingering by Maria Sofianska. For Piano. Book; CD; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork CD Edition. Baroque; Masterwork. Advanced. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Edited by Murray Baylor. For Piano. Book; CD; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Classical; Masterwork; Romantic. Early Advanced. 40 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Franz Schubert. Edited by Murray Baylor. For Piano. Piano Solo. Masterwork. Level: Early Advanced (grade 6 ). Sheet. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Frederic Chopin. Edited by Willard A. Palmer. For Piano. Piano Solo. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Masterwork. Sheet. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Early Advanced (grade 6 ).

Piano

SKU: BO.B.3655

Composed by I. Albeniz/A. Nieto. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3655).

The first two volumes of this edition contain the scores of the twelve pieces of Iberia, analyzed and with indications for fingering and pedaling. With the goal of facilitating memorization and performance of Iberia, the third volume contains a series of descriptive comments of a technical nature which are useful for a better understanding of the work and which serve to clarify my suggestions.

Piano

SKU: BR.EB-8031

Piano Lessons by Frederic Chopin. Composed by Frederic Chopin. Edited by Heinz Walter. Solo instruments; Softcover. Edition Breitkopf. Romantic period. Score. 24 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 8031. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-8031).

ISBN 9790004174340. 9 x 12 inches.

This series of easy piano music for teaching purposes presents pupils in the lower and lower middle grades with a carefully chosen selection of well-known and lesserknown compositions by important masters. The volumes are deliberately kept small in extent, since it is more stimulating for children to change the teaching material frequently. When the aspiring pianist has dealt successfully with the works of Frederic Chopin for the first time, he will have left the elementary level of instruction behind. The following selection of easy pieces also requires security of technique and capability of musical expression in order to enable the florid sound of Chopin's piano music to unfold. As much as works like the Prelude in D flat major or the Walz in A minor may tempt one to premature endeavours, a study of Chopin's music should not be attempted too early. In the following five Preludes, the two Valses and the Nocturne in G minor (six Mazurkas have been published in a separate folio), the editor has made a selection of pieces, which can be mastered by the pupil (with the exception of opus 28/15 and opus 28/20), even if a limited facility and finger stretch is present. Because of the finger stretch required for some chords, a different distribution of the hands has been indicated or simplifications have been suggested. An introduction to the Tempo rubato, taking style into consideration, is a task lying within teacher's responsibility. Indications for pedal use were added by the editor. Heinz Walter, Salzburg, Fall 1979.

Piano

SKU: HL.1303139

Composed by Elena Cobb. Piano. Classical, Performance, Virtuoso. Softcover. Hal Leonard #EVC042. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1303139).

UPC: 196288173434.

This collection by Elena Cobb presents four virtuoso piano pieces in the Romantic Style for Advanced Level. Filled with flamboyant octaves, cascading double notes and delicate trills, they offer young pianists a great opportunity to show off their skills on stageand during examinations. Book 2 includes the Débutante Grand Valse, the Peacock Grand Valse, as well as the Russian Bells Étude-Tableau that first appeared in International Piano Magazine in November 2016, and the Arabia Étude-Tableau that was released in 2014 and is frequently performed by young pianists at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. In order to offer performers the best direction for their interpretation, the editors have given detailed instructions for pedalling, dynamics and articulation. Suggested fingering may be amended to suit the needs of the individual pianist.

By Anne Shannon Demarest. For Piano. Piano Solo. Level: Early Intermediate. Sheet. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Early Elementary Level. By Lynette Sharp. Willis. 4 pages. Published by Willis Music.

Piano - Grade 3

SKU: BT.WMP2215

2015-2016 Grades 1-3. Composed by Josephine Koh. Teachers' Choice. Method. Book Only. 38 pages. Wells Music Publishers #WMP2215. Published by Wells Music Publishers (BT.WMP2215).

ISBN 9789810924089. English.

Teachers’ Choice, Selected Piano Repertory & Studies for grades 1, 2 and 3 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2015 & 2016 ABRSM Piano examinations.

- This collection ofinteresting and appealing Piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find the performance points helpful in developing stylistic awareness in the students.

-Examinat ionrequirements aside, details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection.

-Effect ivetechnicalstudies suited to each level have been carefully selected, forming in themselves, supplementary materials to enhance technical competence.

-Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography suchclear, professionally laid scores supported by modern publishing technology and musical semiotics. The digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in the reading of musical scores.