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A Musical Collage, Book 2: Intermediate Piano Manuscript

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A Musical Collage, Book 2: Intermediate Piano Manuscript

A Musical Collage, Book 2: Intermediate Piano Manuscript

By Emilie Lin

Item: 98-FJH1600
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A Musical Collage, Book 2 is Emilie Lin's latest collection of original piano solos inspired by a variety of things from her everyday experiences, including television shows and her own piano students. These pieces are artistic, yet also reinforce concepts learned at the intermediate level.

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Series: Composers In Focus
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-56939-509-8
ISBN13: 978-1-56939-509-7
UPC: 674398218967
SKU: 98-FJH1600

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About the Composer: Emilie Lin

Emilie Lin is a composer and pianist dedicated to creating original works that speak directly to the experiences and interests of young musicians. Her teaching background informs every piece she writes; she understands the technical and artistic needs of intermediate students and writes music that challenges them musically while remaining genuinely enjoyable to perform.

Lin's compositional voice draws inspiration from unexpected sources, the everyday moments that shape her students' lives. By grounding her work in contemporary experience and the repertoire gaps she encounters in the studio, she creates pieces that feel relevant and fresh to young pianists.

Why we love this

Lin draws from real life—her students' voices, moments from television, everyday observations—and transforms them into pieces that feel both personal and immediately accessible. The collection succeeds because it respects the intermediate pianist's growing musicality while anchoring technique to genuine artistic inspiration rather than abstract exercise.

What to expect

Fresh and grounded. These solos balance artistic ambition with accessibility; they don't condescend, but they don't overwhelm either. You'll recognize threads from everyday life woven through thoughtful harmonic language and engaging melodies.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready to explore original contemporary repertoire that speaks to their age and experience. Teachers seeking pieces that inspire students to think like musicians and composers, not just technicians.

How to get the most out of it

  • Explore the specific inspirations behind each piece; knowing whether a solo draws from a TV show or a student interaction can shape your interpretive choices and help you find the emotional core of the music.
  • Pay attention to dynamic contrasts and articulation markings as compositional ideas, not decorations. Lin uses these tools to reinforce character and mood.
  • Use the pieces as teaching tools by showing students how familiar, everyday moments can become the seeds of original composition.

How to use it

Build a recital around these pieces as the core repertoire, pairing them with classical and romantic standards to show how contemporary composers approach similar musical problems. Alternatively, use individual solos as teaching repertoire throughout the year, selecting pieces that match students' technical readiness and artistic interests.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing contemporary harmonic language
  • Interpreting dynamic and articulation markings as expressive tools
  • Developing musical independence through original rather than arranged material
  • Connecting lived experience to artistic expression
  • Balancing technical demands with interpretive choices at the intermediate level

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