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A Walk Through Time Suite: Piano

By Kevin Costley

Item: 98-DW9337

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This intermediate level solo offers much variety with its three-movement structure. It can be performed either as a suite or as individual recital pieces. Each movement focuses on the thoughts concerning the different parts of time-the first being the expressive Thoughts of Yesterday, the second a reflective mood in Thoughts of Today, and the third with a quick forward motion in Thoughts of Tomorrow. Students will enjoy playing these movements while instilling their personal "thoughts" and feelings into the music.

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Series: Written For You
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-DW9337

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Why we love this

The three-movement structure gives students real agency in how they present this suite. You can program it whole, or pull individual movements into different recitals throughout the year, which means one purchase works across multiple performance opportunities. Costley's attention to contrasting moods across the movements ensures students aren't playing the same musical landscape three times over.

What to expect

A contemplative journey through different moments of reflection. Yesterday arrives with wistful expression and careful phrasing; Today settles into a quieter, more introspective space; Tomorrow breaks into forward momentum and lighter texture, as if the pianist has found clarity and acceptance.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready to tackle a multi-movement work without the complexity of a full sonata form. This suits students who want meaningful recital material with room to express interpretation, and teachers looking for a piece that teaches both technical competence and musical storytelling.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape each movement as its own complete thought. Yesterday's expressiveness needs space to breathe and resolve before pivoting into Today's reflection; treat the transitions as genuine musical punctuation rather than rushing forward.
  • Differentiate the emotional weight of each section. Thoughts of Yesterday will benefit from a warmer tone and more flexible pacing; Tomorrow's forward motion asks for rhythmic clarity and evenness without losing musicality.
  • If performing all three movements together, consider how the arc of the full suite unfolds. Let the progression from reflection to action build naturally, and resist the urge to reset your energy between movements.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a complete recital centerpiece, or you can extract individual movements for mid-year student performances while saving the full suite for a spring recital. The thematic connection across all three movements makes it equally effective performed whole or in parts.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining contrasting moods across multiple movements
  • Emotional communication and interpretive nuance at the intermediate level
  • Transitioning between sections with musical intention
  • Building confidence with programmatic music and personal expression

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