Download or read book Recital Showstoppers written by Valery Lloyd-Watts and published by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eclectic mix of lighthearted rags, arrangements of popular Gershwin songs, nostalgic novelty pieces, and driving boogie-woogie are featured in this book and CD collection. Pianists will find these gems challenging but surefire audience-pleasers. The CD, performed by Valery Lloyd-Watts, provides a powerful auditory tool for musical interpretation. Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She is best known for her expressive, meticulous recordings of the Suzuki(R) Piano School literature. Titles: Boogie Woogie Etude * Bumble Boogie * The Cascades * Dizzy Fingers * Fascinating Rhythm * I Got Rhythm * Kitten on the Keys * Nola * Rialto Ripples * The Syncopated Clock.

Download or read book Showstoppers written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1994-06 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showstoppers! contains five flashy solos for intermediate to late intermediate pianists. Carefully crafted with patterns that "fit the hand," these dazzling selections provide rapid gratification for students looking for a recital or festival winner.

Download or read book Enchanted Isle written by Beatrice A. Miller and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2004-01-05 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two pianos, eight hands intermediate quartet utilizes extended harmonies in the key of C to create the mystical setting suggested by the title. Melodies are fluidly interwoven among the parts along with a rhythmically repetitive chordal accompaniment. This piece is a joy to play. Two copies are included.

Download or read book Mr A Presents First Showstoppers written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful, big-sounding impressive pieces that make students sound better than they are. Covers a wide range of the keyboard using 5-finger patterns. Easy rhythms with no 16ths or triplets. Its variety of styles has something for everyone. Late elementary.

Download or read book Christmas Festival Level 5 written by Beatrice A. Miller and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award winning composer Beatrice Miller takes six well-known Christmas carols and gives them her special treatment. These arrangements are very effective for church services, and will also be a hit at your next Christmas party! Sophisticated and professional-sounding. Titles: * Ave Maria * Silent Night, Holy Night * The Drummer Enters Bethlehem * O Little Town of Bethlehem * What Child Is This? * O Holy Night

Download or read book A Splash of Color Book 3 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with teenagers in mind, these seven late-intermediate solos will inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling. Each piece is aptly named and will stretch students' imaginations to new heights. Titles: *Lemon Zest *Fields of Lavender *Black and White! *Aquamarine *Tango à la Mango *Titanium Toccata *Dark Chestnut "Tango à la Mango" and "Titanium Toccata" are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

Download or read book Sacred Silhouettes written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1990-04 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These arrangements are perfect for pianists looking for gentle meditative pieces to perform during church services. Titles: All Through the Night * Amazing Grace * Faith of Our Fathers * For the Beauty of the Earth * God Be with You Till We Meet Again * He Leadeth Me * Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross * My Faith Looks Up to Thee * Sun of My Soul A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

Download or read book Animal Magic written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These seven solos explore the sights, sounds and characters of animals through imaginative compositions. They encompass a wide range of the piano, but never stretch beyond a 5-finger position. Each piece contains an optional teacher/parent duet part.

Download or read book Show Music written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Magic of Music Book 1 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exciting pieces in these collections are designed to entertain, reinforce and enhance the important music and technical skills being studied during the early levels. Students will develop their own magical imaginations with the repertoire contained in this series.

Download or read book Planet Earth written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sensational set of late intermediate to early advanced piano solo pieces captures the spirit and grandeur of the magnificent world around us and encourages students to help preserve the natural wonders of our beautiful planet. Many musical moods are explored to encourage the performer to play with more expression and musicality. Each composition is accompanied by a dramatic photograph.

Download or read book Cue written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dakotas written by and published by Recital Suite. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melody Bober's The Dakotas visits both North and South Dakota in three movements. In the opening movement, "The Great Plains," majestic chords, sixteenth-note runs and a soaring melody recreate the sweeping vistas of this vast grassland area that is found in both states. In the second movement, "Heirlooms and Lace," a lyrical and expressive melody with lush accompaniment recreates the sense of loss and longing when families moved to the new Dakota Territory created in 1861 and left behind precious belongings. The final movement, "Badlands Rough Rider," brings the suite to an energetic close. The Badlands regions of North and South Dakota are represented by this lively piece that shows the style and flair of a rough and tough horse and rider in this desolate region.

Download or read book Just for Two Book 1 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The solo piano series Just for You was one of Dennis Alexander's first publications with Alfred and has remained one of his best-selling series. Just for Two features duet versions of many favorites from each book of the original series. Students will enjoy making music together with these duets that are "twice the fun" as the originals. Titles: * Celebration! * Cinnamon Popcorn! * Dance with Me * Scottish Dance * Sour Lemons! * Strolling Along * Spooks from Mars * Tally-Ho March

Download or read book The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals written by Dan Dietz and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1970s was an exciting decade for musical theatre. Besides shows from legends Stephen Sondheim (Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita), old-fashioned musicals (Annie) and major revivals (No, No, Nanette) became hits. In addition to underappreciated shows like Over Here! and cult musicals such as The Grass Harp and Mack and Mabel, Broadway audiences were entertained by black musicals on the order of The Wiz and Raisin. In The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1970s. In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the decade, this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance revues with such performers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Bette Midler, and Gilda Radner. Each entry includes the following information: Opening and closing dates Plot summaries Cast members Number of performances Names of all important personnel including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers, and musical directors Musical numbers and the names of performers who introduced the songs Production data, including information about tryouts Source material Critical commentary Tony awards and nominations Details about London and other foreign productions Besides separate entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes, including a discography, filmography, and published scripts, as well as lists of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, black-themed shows, and Jewish-themed productions. A treasure trove of information, The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals provides readers with a comprehensive view of each show. This significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.

Download or read book Five Star Solos Book 3 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The books in the Five-Star Solos series give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Autumn Waltz * A Bit Bewildered! * Boogie Gone Wild! * Fearless Adventurer * Jamaican Festival * The Lonely Fawn * Mystical Dance * Pied Piper's March * Smooth Mover * Tahiti Tango * Thoughts of Yesterday

Download or read book Simply Sensational Book 2 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophisticated works for the late elementary to early intermediate level teenage and adult students with titles such as "Full Moon Rising," "Just Us," "Yesterday's Dreams" and more. The pieces sound "bigger than they are" and span a wide range of the keyboard. After learning several of the pieces in these books, students will feel, as well as sound, simply sensational!