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Essential Keyboard Trios

10 intermediate to Early Advanced Selections in Their Original Form


1 Piano, 6 Hands

Keyboard trios (three pianists at one keyboard) are not only an enjoyable form of ensemble music, but are also indispensable tools in developing rhythm, dynamics, tempo consistency, and group musicianship skills in any pianist. The original works of W. F. Bach, Fodor, Gurlitt, Handel, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and Streabogg are included, in score format (with all three parts on the same page), along with essential performance notes and helpful editorial fingerings and footnotes. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. All of the titles are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Contents:
• Das Dreyblatt (Bach, Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst)
• Sonata for Six Hands, Op. 10 (Fodor, Carolus Antonius)
• Capriccietta, Op. 192, No. 3 (Gurlitt, Cornelius)
• Gavotta, Op. 192, No. 2 (Gurlitt, Cornelius)
• Impromptu, Op. 192, No. 6 (Gurlitt, Cornelius)
• Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah (Handel, George Frideric, arr. Czerny)
• Overture from The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, arr. Czerny)
• Valse (Rachmaninoff, Sergei)
• Romance (Rachmaninoff, Sergei)
• Bolero (Streabbog, Jean Louis)

Broadway Lights

1 Piano, 4 Hands

This syncopated duet is sure to please audiences and performers alike. Marked “Full of energy and rhythmic vitality,” young students will enjoy the uninhibited brash sounds of this exciting duet. Walking bass lines and melodies based on blues patterns in the secondo supporting single-line melodies (RH) and chords (LH) in the primo. 8 pages.

Jazz, Rags & Blues for Two, Book 3

6 Original Duets for Intermediate to Late Intermediate Pianists


1 Piano, 4 Hands

The variety of styles and sounds continues in Book 3 of this series with six all-new duets. Fans of Martha Mier’s jazz, rags, and blues compositions will be delighted with these pieces written for intermediate to late-intermediate pianists of all ages.


“These duets would be a great addition to any recital or performance experience is excellent for sight reading at a lesson with the teacher; or used to provide personal pleasure as the music is shared with the duet partner.”

Jean Ritter, Progressions

“Easy Street Blues” and “Louisiana Strut” are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Contents:
• Downtown Blues
• Easy Street Blues
• I'll Wait for You
• Louisiana Strut
• Pepperoni Rag
• Renaissance Rag

Jazz Rags & Blues for Two, Book 1

6 Original Duets for Early Intermediate Pianists


1 Piano, 4 Hands

The magic of Martha Mier's Jazz, Rags & Blues is captured in her duet series—Jazz, Rags & Blues for Two. Book 1 features all-new music in six duets for early-intermediate pianists. Syncopated rhythms, colorful sounds and rich harmonies are highlighted in the variety of styles found in this collection.


“These duets would be a great addition to any recital or performance experience is excellent for sight reading at a lesson with the teacher; or used to provide personal pleasure as the music is shared with the duet partner.”
-Jean Ritter, Progressions


“Bouncin' Boogie,” “Lazy Afternoon in Dallas,” and “San Francisco Blues” are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Contents:
• Blackberry Rag
• Bouncin' Boogie
• Lazy Afternoon in Dallas
• San Francisco Blues
• Straw Hat Strut
• Teasing Rag

Classics for Piano Duet, Book 2

8 Duet Arrangements of Student Favorites for Intermediate to Late Intermediate


1 Piano, 4 Hands


These duet arrangements offer intermediate to late intermediate pianists the opportunity to play the classics at a much earlier level than if they were to wait to play the original version. By dividing the pieces between two performers, the individual parts are simpler, but the fullness and integrity of the originals remain. Highlights from Book 2 are Beethoven's Für Elise, Satie's 1st Gymnopedie and Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever.

Contents:
• Arabesque Op. 100, No. 2 (by Johann Freidrich Burgmüller)
• Canon in D (by Johann Pachelbel)
• First Gymnopedie (by Erik Satie)
• Für Elise WoO 59 (by Ludwig van Beethoven)
• Melody Op. 68, No. 1 (by Robert Schumann)
• Spinning Song Op. 14, No. 4 (by Albert Ellmenreich)
• The Entertainer (by Scott Joplin)
• The Stars and Stripes Forever (by John Philip Sousa)

Agent 003

1 Piano, 6 Hands


There is a jazzy, “sneaky” flavor to the sound of this enjoyable trio for 3 late elementary level pianists. It is written in A minor and includes staccato, accents, simple running eighth notes, and a syncopated feel. It is scored so that all 3 performers are able to read their parts easily from the same pages.

Yankee Doodle

1 Piano, 6 Hands

Melodic duties are shared between three performers in this famous American folk song, written for late elementary level pianists in C Major, with an abundance of dynamic contrasts and a variety of touches to add to the great fun and big sound of six hands at one keyboard. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

The Bluegrass Fiddlers

1 Piano, 6 Hands

What a lively, dance-styled bluegrass piece for 3 performers on 1 keyboard that is sure to be a favorite in performances or to just play for fun! Written in C Major, in 4/4 time, with easily executed eighth note rhythms, this song also has a good mix of staccato and legato techniques, and a lot of contrasting dynamics, as well as a nice distribution of melody-playing between the performers, so that each pianist has his or her turn to “shine.” A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection.

Dances for Two, Book 2

5 Intermediate Piano Duets in Dance Styles


1 Piano, 4 Hands

Playing duets enhances rhythm and overall playing because performers must really listen to play well with a partner. Catherine Rollin beautifully meshes nostalgia, romance and excitement in this charming set of duets at the intermediate level. The lively dance selections encourage students to explore interesting rhythms and chord patterns and how to balance melody and accompaniment in both parts. Teachers will also enjoy sight-reading these duets at lessons with more advanced students.



Contents:
• 1920s Charleston
• Good, Old-Fashioned Rock and Roll
• Polka Party
• Russian Waltz
• Square Dance U.S.A.!

Grand Duets for Piano: Players’ Choice!

1 Piano, 4 Hands

Contents:
• Alexander's Ragtime Band
• America (God Save the Queen)
• Big River Barn Dance
• Blue Boogie
• Blue Tango
• Consider Yourself
• Dizzy Fingers
• Fiddle-Faddle
• Havah Nagilah
• Mazurka
• Pavanne
• Sans Souci Polka
• The Star-Spangled Banner
• The Syncopated Clock
• Tea for Two
• Theme from The Apartment
• Theme from Moldau