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C is for Circus, Book 1: Early Elementary Piano Book

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C is for Circus, Book 1: Early Elementary Piano Book

C is for Circus, Book 1: Early Elementary Piano Book

By Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Item: 98-FJH1160
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Contents include: It's Circus Time!; Topsy-Turvy Tumblers; Waltz of the Wonderful Bears; Happy Jugglers; Acrobats Afloat; Clowning Around.

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Additional Details
Series: Composers In Focus
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-56939-076-2
ISBN13: 978-1-56939-076-4
UPC: 674398202058
SKU: 98-FJH1160

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About the Composer: Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf is an accomplished composer and music educator who has devoted her career to creating engaging, developmentally appropriate repertoire for young pianists. Her work demonstrates a keen understanding of how melody, rhythm, and storytelling combine to spark genuine musical interest in early learners.

Greenleaf's compositions are known for their narrative clarity and accessibility. She writes music that teachers trust because it builds real skills without sacrificing the joy that keeps young students practicing.

Why we love this

This collection captures the imagination through pure musical storytelling. Each piece arrives fully formed with character and personality, so young pianists grasp immediately what they're playing and why it matters. The circus theme unifies the book without feeling forced, and Greenleaf's melodies sit naturally under developing hands.

What to expect

This collection radiates warmth and playfulness. The music bounces and tumbles with circus energy, yet each piece maintains clarity and purpose. Young pianists feel like storytellers when they play these pieces, not just finger-movers.

Who it's for

Early elementary pianists (roughly grades 1-2) who are ready to move beyond single-line melodies and explore simple accompaniment patterns. Teachers seeking repertoire that motivates young students through imaginative titles and character-driven pieces will find reliable material here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the rhythmic patterns in 'Happy Jugglers' breathe with slight separation between phrases; students tend to push forward, so gentle reminders about phrasing will keep the energy playful rather than rushed.
  • Approach the hand crossings in 'Acrobats Afloat' as choreography, not just mechanics. Having students watch their hands or mime the movement before playing builds confidence and prevents tension.
  • The waltz rhythm in 'Waltz of the Wonderful Bears' rewards a gentle emphasis on beat one. Encourage students to feel the lilting quality by listening to themselves rather than driving the tempo.

How to use it

These pieces work beautifully in an early elementary recital, either as solo turns or as a suite performed by multiple students in sequence. The circus theme gives you natural staging and costume possibilities, turning a simple performance into a theatrical event that excites both young performers and family audiences.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading leger lines and expanded range on the grand staff
  • Right-hand melody with left-hand blocked and broken chord accompaniment
  • Waltz rhythm (3/4 time) and its characteristic lilt
  • Hand independence and crossing
  • Consistent tempo maintenance through rhythmic patterns
  • Phrase awareness and musical shape

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