Audience Pleasers, Book 2: Piano Book

Name: Audience Pleasers, Book 2: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-6020
Price: 7.95 USD
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A Special Collection of 11 Favorite Solos for Piano Students at the Late Elementary to Early Intermediate Levels

By Lynn Freeman Olson

Level: Late Elementary / Early Intermediate

Item: 00-6020

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Lynn Freeman Olson's music has enchanted several generations of students and teachers. His legacy lives on in this series of books that have been pulled from his most loved sheet music solos. Book 1 spans the early elementary and elementary levels, Book 2 is late elementary/early intermediate, Book 3 is intermediate/early advanced. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Audience Pleasers, Book 2: Piano Book comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 32

ISBN10: 0-7390-1419-6

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-1419-6

UPC: 038081001593

SKU: 00-6020

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About the Composer: Lynn Freeman Olson

Lynn Freeman Olson (1905-1991) composed music that shaped several generations of piano students through works designed to be genuinely musical while remaining accessible to developing players. His gift was the ability to craft satisfying melodies, clear harmonic language, and engaging rhythmic figures that motivated students to practice and perform with enthusiasm.

Olson understood what teachers needed: pieces that sounded far more advanced than their technical demands, repertoire that built confidence without condescension, and music that actually belonged in a recital program rather than serving only as a stepping stone. His catalog remains widely taught because the writing is honest and the musicality is never compromised for pedagogy.

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Why we love this

This collection gathers Olson's most enduring solos, which means you're working with pieces your students will genuinely enjoy learning and performing. The late elementary and early intermediate writing here gives pianists real musical experiences: satisfying harmonic progressions, memorable melodies, and the chance to sound competent and musical in a recital setting without years of technical prerequisites.

What to expect

These pieces radiate warmth and lyricism without sentimentality. You'll find charming character studies, accessible melodic writing that stays with you, and harmonic progressions that feel both fresh and grounded. The overall effect is that rare combination of straightforward musicianship and genuine artistic satisfaction.

Who it's for

Late elementary and early intermediate pianists ready to move beyond technical exercises into repertoire that rewards musical interpretation. Teachers seeking solos for festival programming, recitals, or simply engaging practice material for students who want to sound and feel like real musicians.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melodic lines with purposeful rubato. Olson's melodies sing best when you breathe with the phrasing rather than metronomically marking every beat.
Balance the harmonic foundation in the left hand to support without overwhelming the melody. Clarity of harmony is part of what makes these pieces work.
Trust the pedal intentionally. Olson's voice leading rewards careful pedal work that sustains harmonic color while keeping texture clean.
Attend to dynamic markings as structural signposts. They guide both the performer and listener through the form and emotional arc.

How to use it

Program individual selections across a recital to show student growth and variety at the late elementary and early intermediate level. The book's collection approach means you can select pieces that complement your concert theme or student interests without purchasing multiple single solos. Ideal for festival entries, local performance series, or as core recital repertoire during this developmental stage.