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Composers Showcase, Book 3: Intermediate Piano Book

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Composers Showcase, Book 3: Intermediate Piano Book

Composers Showcase, Book 3: Intermediate Piano Book

By Pat Boozer, Kevin Costley, Beatrice A. Miller, Loretta Pritchard, Rebecca Pulju, Judith R. Strickland

Item: 98-FJH1356
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In the third volume of the Composers Showcase series, this collection introduces the pianist to a variety of pieces - each one reflecting the individual styles of the composer. Intermediate students will enjoy performing these compositions at recitals or playing them as extra repertoire. An outstanding addition for any teacher's library! Contents include: Safari Stampede, Castles in the Sand, The Proud Prince, The (Almost) Late for School Toccata, Needle in the Hay, Yes! and Valse Élégance.

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Additional Details
Series: Composers Showcase
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-56939-303-6
ISBN13: 978-1-56-939303-1
UPC: 674398212118
SKU: 98-FJH1356

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Why we love this

This collection spans seven distinct compositional voices, each piece showcasing its author's individual fingerprint without sacrificing playability. Your intermediate students get exposure to genuine stylistic variety in a single book, building their ability to recognize and execute different compositional approaches rather than cycling through generic etudes.

What to expect

A gallery of miniatures, each framed differently. One moment you're caught in the energy of a stampede; the next you're lost in romantic elegance. The collection invites pianists into seven different compositional worlds without overwhelming them with complexity.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists ready to move beyond single-composer collections and explore how different musicians approach similar technical levels with completely different artistic voices. Teachers seeking recital repertoire that offers genuine variety will find seven distinct pieces here, each substantial enough to stand alone on a program.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study each piece's opening measure carefully to lock in its particular character before diving into technical passages; Safari Stampede and The (Almost) Late for School Toccata demand very different interpretive approaches.
  • Map out the dynamic arc of each composition as a separate entity rather than applying the same phrasing strategy throughout the book; these pieces require independent musical thinking.
  • Identify which hand carries the primary melodic voice in each work and allow that voice to sing clearly while accompanying material stays secondary.

How to use it

Structure a recital around contrasting pairs from this book, pairing a rhythmically driven piece like Safari Stampede with something lyrical such as Valse Élégance to showcase your students' interpretive range. Alternatively, select one piece per student as a recital solo and let each performer bring their own voice to the chosen composition.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing and executing distinct compositional styles and textures
  • Pedal control across different musical contexts
  • Rhythmic precision in dance-like and toccata forms
  • Dynamic shaping and phrasing in lyrical passages
  • Hand independence and voice leading in multi-textured pieces

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