1 Piano, 4 Hands
This early-intermediate duet is a joyful dance that students will love. The melody and harmony are traded back and forth between partners, and varied articulations help identify the location of the melody. Written in A minor and 4/4 meter, there are a few accidentals, and several hand position changes. A D. S. al Coda lets the performers play the exciting middle section one more time. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.
1 Piano, 4 Hands
This collection features the music of legendary bands like The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones in beautiful, entertaining duet arrangements for one piano, four hands. These selections are perfect for recitals, encores, piano ensemble classes, or just plain fun!
Contents:
• Africa (by Toto )
• All My Love (by Led Zeppelin )
• From Me to You (by The Beatles )
• I Saw Her Standing There (by The Beatles )
• She's a Rainbow (by The Rolling Stones )
• Stairway to Heaven (by Led Zeppelin )
• Who Are You? (by The Who )
• Wish You Were Here (by Pink Floyd )
2 Pianos, 8 Hands
Harold Arlen's timeless tune will delight audiences of all ages. Melody Bober's arrangement for two pianos, eight hands is written for late intermediate pianists and is set up as two duets (Piano 1 and Piano 2) with primo and secondo parts on facing pages. This popular piece is fun to play and provides an opportunity to practice listening skills, technique, rhythmic control, and musicianship. “Over the Rainbow” is excellent for recitals, piano ensemble classes, and “monster” concerts.
1 Piano, 6 Hands
Adapted from Mozart's “Musical Joke, ” K.522. The imitative, birdsong passages, according to Luis Baptista, “mimic the starling's natural propensity to intertwine whistled tunes . . . and their tendency to whistle 'off-key.'” Originally written for six instruments, the musical fun may now be shared by six hands at the piano keyboard. The pages are configured such that all three intermediate level pianists may read from the same score.
The familiar melody is arranged for early advanced piano ensemble, two pianos, eight hands. This piece is marked to be played allegro in an articulated and detached manner. It begins in the key of C major and modulates to related keys, with many sixteenth-note runs and chordal textures. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.
1 Piano, 6 Hands
This collection of six pieces for intermediate piano trio—one piano, six hands—is written in a variety of evocative styles, from a slow waltz to a lively folk dance. “Bahama Breeze,” “Folk Dance,” “Lazy Kitty,” “March,” and “Mystery” are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.
Contents:
• March
• Waltz
• Lazy Kitty
• Mystery
• Bahama Breeze
• Folk Dance
1 Piano, 6 Hands
This arrangement of the traditional Hebrew folk song of celebration is for intermediate piano trio, one piano, six hands. The first and second players carry the familiar melody while the third player accompanies with a syncopated rhythmic motive. The parts are arranged in score form for ease in playing. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.
One of Vandall's most popular duets. A fast and showy toccata with staccatos and accents. D minor, cut time.
1 Piano, 4 Hands
A duet sonatina that is small hand friendly. First and last movments are fast and showy. Second movement is lyrical and expressive.
All three performers enjoy interesting parts. Separate score sheets for each performer included along with a conductors score. 4/4 meter, C Major. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.
