Two Pianos, Eight Hands
Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “You'll Be Back” is from Act 1 of the hit musical Hamilton. Melody Bober's arrangement for two pianos, eight hands is written for late-intermediate pianists and is laid out as two duets (Piano 1 and Piano 2) with primo and secondo parts on facing pages. The melody of the song is traded back and forth among the four performers. “You'll Be Back” is excellent for recitals, piano ensemble classes, and “monster” concerts. Score and four parts included.
Here's a sure winner for teachers, students and piano ensemble teams. Victor Herbert's famous March of the Toys has been arranged at the upper intermediate level. The long time favorite melody sparkles in this arrangement, supported by the steady march rhythm depicting the toy soldiers. Audiences will love it! A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.
Two copies included.
Piano Level: Mid-Elementary
9 more fun duets arranged for 1 piano, 4 hands: A Bicycle Built for Two (Daisy Bell) • Blow the Man Down • Chopsticks • Do Your Ears Hang Low? • I've Been Working on the Railroad • The Man on the Flying Trapeze • Short'nin' Bread • Skip to My Lou • The Yellow Rose of Texas.
This robust, rousing romp will have every pianist reaching for their cowboy hat! Well-crafted interplay between the parts gives each one a chance to shine. An energetic, intermediate quartet (Two Pianos/Eight Hands) that comes complete with a conductor’s score, two Piano I parts and two Piano II parts.
For the Later Beginner
The Ensemble Books contain eight 4-part ensembles, carefully coordinated with material in the Lesson Books. Part 1 is a selected favorite from the Fun Book or the Recital Book. Parts 2, 3 and 4 use the same concepts and hand positions at the same level of difficulty. Includes suggested electronic sounds for those ensembles using electronic instruments.
Each book in this series contains six favorite Christmas carols arranged for four part ensembles. Part 1 is the solo version of the carol from Merry Christmas! with parts 2, 3 and 4 written using the same concepts and hand positions at the same level of difficulty. Also includes suggested sounds for electronic keyboards. General MIDI compatible.
Contents:
• Away in a Manger
• Good King Wenceslas
• Joy to the World
• O Come, All Ye Faithful
• Up on the Housetop
• We Three Kings of Orient Are
For the Later Beginner
Each book in this series contains six favorite Christmas carols arranged for four part ensembles. Part 1 is the solo version of the carol from Merry Christmas! with parts 2, 3 and 4 written using the same concepts and hand positions at the same level of difficulty. Also includes suggested sounds for electronic keyboards. General MIDI compatible.
Contents:
• Angels We Have Heard on High
• Away in a Manger
• Good King Wenceslas
• Jingle Bells
• Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
• O Come, All Ye Faithful
• Silent Night
• Up on the Housetop
• We Three Kings of Orient Are
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The familiar Christmas song is arranged for elementary piano trio—one piano, six hands. The piece starts with quarter-note chords in the upper register of the piano and a bass line in the key of C, with Part II playing the melody. The roles are switched throughout this one-page piece. A complete score is included as well as separate pages for each part. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.
Two copies included.
A rich musical texture results from the interweaving of the performances of four pianists at two separate keyboards as they produce wonderfully varied, flowing variations on Franz Gruber’s classic nativity song, “Silent Night.” The performers take turns singing the melody and adding layers of countermelody and accompaniment in a glorious blend of musical Christmas spirit. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.
Two copies included.
This popular carol is arranged for intermediate level ensemble, two pianos, eight hands, by Beatrice Miller. Chordal and contrapuntal sections are juxtaposed in this C major arrangement. The piece ends with a grand forte statement of the melody. Two copies are included. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.
