Author : Bernadine Johnson, Margaret Goldston

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Author : Bernadine Johnson, Margaret Goldston

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Explore seven operas with piano arrangements, historical information, and fun activities.

Author : Bernadine Johnson, Margaret Goldston

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A Night at the Symphony invites piano students to explore the captivating realm of orchestral music. This resource features early-intermediate to intermediate piano arrangements of beloved orchestral themes, along with guidance for organizing a symphony-themed recital, foundational information about orchestras, explanations of symphonic terminology, and highlights from orchestral history. The book delves into seven classic orchestral works, with each unit presenting a piano arrangement by Carol Matz, insightful background on the composition and its structure, a biography of the composer, and an engaging activity page created by Bernadine Johnson. Spanning 56 pages, the collection includes arrangements of notable pieces such as Spring from The Four Seasons, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, the "Surprise" Symphony, Symphony No. 5, Morning Mood from the Peer Gynt Suite, the 1812 Overture, and Rhapsody in Blue.

Author : Margaret Goldston

Tags : Sheet Music

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This carefully crafted composition progresses in both scope and intensity with each verse, transitioning through G-major and C-major. It evolves from straightforward melodies and harmonies to intricate eighth-note passages and richer melodic textures. The piece culminates in a magnificent climax near the conclusion, which then gracefully diminishes and transitions into a solemn plagal cadence.

Author : Margaret Goldston

Tags : Duet

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Delightful duet arrangements of beloved Christmas carols. In a manner akin to the well-received Duets for Dog Lovers, these collections exhibit the following characteristics: every primo part can be performed independently as a solo, and both primo and secondo parts are of equal difficulty. The three duet volumes (early elementary, elementary, and late elementary) are compatible with the initial three books of any piano method.

Author : Margaret Goldston

Tags : Sheet Music

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In this charming solo, Margaret Goldston presents her very own puppy, Mozart. The lyrics reveal that her puppy genuinely enjoys playing the piano. Students perform in Middle C position within a 3/4 meter. A few accidentals depict Mozart's bark and the black keys he prefers to play. Educators will value the reference to the actual Mozart through Margaret's incorporation of his Minuet in F Major, K. 2 within the melody. This solo serves as an excellent educational connection to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Students will be delighted to learn that the dog featured on the cover is based on a photograph of Margaret's puppy.

Author : Margaret Goldston

Tags : Sheet Music

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Author : Margaret Goldston

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Margaret Goldston has reimagined these well-known carols with a vibrant, contemporary pop flair. Spanning styles from baroque to romantic and classical to jazz, this collection offers engaging pieces suitable for every student. The easy-to-play solos are designed to align with Alfred's Basic Piano Library at Levels 2 and 3.

Author : Margaret Goldston

Description

Margaret Goldston has reimagined these well-known carols with a vibrant, contemporary pop flair. Spanning styles from baroque to romantic and classical to jazz, this collection offers engaging pieces suitable for every student. The easy-to-play solos are designed to align with Alfred's Basic Piano Library, specifically for Levels 2 and 3.