Description

This progressive repertoire series is crafted to inspire students while facilitating a seamless transition from early classical works to intermediate literature. The selected pieces are drawn from the canon of classical music, ensuring they resonate with both educators and learners. Each volume is accompanied by a corresponding recording to enhance the learning experience.

Pianist Kim O'Reilly Newman, who holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois, has performed extensively across North America and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos. She has also contributed as an editor and recording pianist for Alfred Music. A brain tumor survivor, Kim now focuses on performing music specifically for the left hand.

Songs / Content

• A Little Dance [Op. 39, No. 9]Dmitri Kabalevsky (composer)
• A Little Porcupine [Op. 89, No. 8]Dmitri Kabalevsky (composer)
• AndantinoLouis Köhler (contributor)
• Anyone Home? [Op. 117, No. 8]Cornelius Gurlitt (composer)
• BagatelleAnton Diabelli (composer)
• Brave KnightMoritz Vogel (contributor)
• CarefreeDaniel Gottlob Türk (composer)
• DanceCornelius Gurlitt (composer)
• Dance [Op. 108, No. 1]Ludwig Schytte (composer)
• Deep Singer [Op. 108, No. 12]Ludwig Schytte (composer)
• DeterminationDaniel Gottlob Türk (composer)
• Folk DanceBéla Bartók (composer)
• Frolicking [Op. 7o, No. 23]Hermann Berens (composer)
• Light and Dark [Op. 89, No. 7]Dmitri Kabalevsky (composer)
• MarchDaniel Gottlob Türk (composer)
• Melodic Tune [Op. 218, No. 20]Louis Köhler (contributor)
• Melody [Op. 218, No. 18]Louis Köhler (contributor)
• Melody [Op. 39, No. 1]Dmitri Kabalevsky (composer)
• Russian DanceAlexander Goedicke (composer)
• SongBéla Bartók (composer)
• Spring's Delight [Op. 61, No. 1]Theodor Oesten (contributor)
• Stretching [Op. 117, No. 5]Cornelius Gurlitt (composer)
• The Swing [Op. 777, No. 5]Carl Czerny (composer)
• The Trumpet and the Drum [Op. 89, No. 20]Dmitri Kabalevsky (composer)
• The Trumpeter and the Echo [Op. 89, No. 15]Dmitri Kabalevsky (composer)
• Told You So! [Op. 117, No. 7]Cornelius Gurlitt (composer)
• Trumpet TuneWilliam Duncombe (composer)
• Village Dance [Op. 777, No. 8]Carl Czerny (composer)
• Waltz of the Young [Op. 249, No. 24]Louis Köhler (contributor)