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A Springtime to Remember: Piano Sheet

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A Springtime to Remember: Piano Sheet

A Springtime to Remember: Piano Sheet

By Betty Lea Martocchio

Level: Early Intermediate

Item: 00-36165
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This solo brings to mind springtime in Paris. Using this image, students can effectively interpret the title through the music. The key of A major and 3/4 meter create a bright, lyrical waltz. Changes in registers and tempo allow for rubato playing, making this is a favorite of teenage and adult students.

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Additional Details
Series: Signature Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
ISBN10: 0-7390-7209-9
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-7209-7
UPC: 038081401058
SKU: 00-36165

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About the Composer: Betty Lea Martocchio

Betty Lea Martocchio

Betty Lea Martocchio brings decades of composition and teaching experience to her work with Alfred Music Publishing, where she has published numerous piano solos. Her compositions have earned recognition from the Music Teachers' Association of California, including state wins for Serendipity Rag, Sanderling, and Tropi-Cabana Suite. As a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music with the Music Teachers' National Association, she serves as an adjudicator for The National Guild of Piano Teachers and the MTAC Certificate of Merit Program.

Martocchio holds a Bachelor's degree in music from the University of Redlands and completed advanced studies in theory, composition, and ethnomusicology at the University of California, San Diego. Currently Chair of the Independent Music Teachers' Forum for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers, she maintains a private piano studio in San Diego and has been composing and teaching for over twenty years. Her published articles on independent music teaching appear regularly in professional newsletters.

Why we love this

Martocchio captures the elegance of a Parisian spring through accessible early intermediate writing that never feels simplistic. The combination of waltz form with rubato possibilities means students experience both structured meter work and genuine interpretive freedom, building confidence in both technical execution and musical choice.

What to expect

A Springtime to Remember evokes leisurely walks along tree-lined Parisian streets, where light changes and the air carries melody. The 3/4 waltz meter and A major key create natural buoyancy, while register changes add dimension and sophistication to what remains fundamentally lyrical and warm.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists ready to move beyond strict metronomic playing will connect immediately with this piece. Teenage and adult students who respond to programmatic imagery will find the Parisian spring setting an effective bridge between technical practice and genuine musical interpretation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Explore how tempo can flex within the waltz framework. The tempo markings and register shifts invite subtle ritardando and accelerando to shape the Paris-inspired imagery.
  • Experiment with voicing in the higher registers. The brightness of A major rewards clarity in the melody while maintaining a singing tone rather than playing percussively.
  • Listen for register changes as structural markers. Each shift in hand position can signal a new idea, helping you build dramatic shape across the four pages without losing the lyrical quality.

How to use it

Program this as a recital centerpiece for early intermediate pianists, especially during spring competitions or seasonal concerts. Its four-page length and moderate difficulty make it ideal for students building stamina and interpretive skills without overwhelming their preparation timeline.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing with rubato within structured meter (3/4 waltz)
  • Voicing and tonal control across multiple registers
  • Using tempo flexibility to serve musical imagery and form
  • Sustaining a lyrical tone while managing technical passages

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