Thistle Flower – a little suite for piano – A four movement suite for solo piano, written in memory of my dear friend (and fellow piano teacher) Kathy Schmidt.
I Contain Multitudes – From reflective to ragtime, a multitude of contradictory styles that still forms a coherent whole. Late intermediate – Early advanced. Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus.
Little Rock Waltz in 5/4 Time – Late Intermediate – When is a waltz not in 3/4? When it’s in 5/4! A lively RH over an “almost” typical LH waltz pattern with a Mixolydian flavour. Approximately Level 6 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Undertow – Challenging, exciting, and unrelenting — piano solo for the Advanced pianist. Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus.
Waves – Late Intermediate – Early Advanced. A flowing RH broken chord pattern accompanies a LH melody and crossovers. Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus.
Little Boat, Big Sea – Early Advanced — “Oh God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small.” (Breton Fisherman’s Prayer). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus.
Challenge – An exciting piece, combining a striking, rhythmic LH riff with a jazzy RH. Middle section is reminiscent of Chopin. Approximately Level 9 (RCM)
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Short Strides, Long Strides – Did you ever walk with someone who was much taller — or shorter — than you? To stay together, the shorter person may have to take many more strides than the taller person. In this piece, the LH depicts both of those walkers in a 2-against-3 rhythm, while the RH plays a happy whistling tune. Approximately Level 6 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Count On It! – Bold and relentless, an exciting piano solo for the advanced pianist. A highly chromatic, rhythmic piece in 4/4, 7/8, and 10/8 time. Approximately Level 9 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Baker’s Dozen – thirteen bars in 13/8 time, with an exciting calliope-like effect! Approximately Level 7 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
The Red King and the Jester – Two contrasting themes paint the portraits of the Red King and the Jester. Approximately Level 5 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Ginger Kitten – A bouncy, playful piece offering a syncopated right hand combined with a classic oom-pah left hand accompaniment. Approximately Level 4 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Yellow – Skipping – this happy tune skips along in 6/8. Approximately Level 3 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Green Valley – A gentle description of a peaceful landscape. Approximately Level 4 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Blue Waters – A flowing, reflective piece, with a ppp surprise at the end. Approximately Level 4 (RCM). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Three Pieces for Four Hands – Three silly traditional partner songs (Fish and Chips and Vinegar; Don’t Throw Your Junk in My Backyard; One Bottle of Pop) in a fun arrangement for four hands at one piano. Late elementary/early intermediate (RCM Level 3-4). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus
Someone Knows – A lyrical piece with a simple but compelling theme. Late intermediate (RCM Level 6-7). Purchase score on Sheet Music Plus.
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