Dreams We Share: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) Sheet (2 copies included)

$6.99 USD

Dreams We Share: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) Sheet (2 copies included)

Name: Dreams We Share: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) Sheet (2 copies included)
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-5446
Price: 6.99 USD
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By Randall Hartsell

Level: Intermediate

Item: 00-5446

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The pastoral scene on the cover of this piece for intermediate piano ensemble, two pianos, four hands, is reflected in the lyrical music by composer Randall Hartsell. The melody in G major is played in parallel octaves by the Part I player while Part II plays a flowing arpeggiated accompaniment. Two copies are included. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: The Alfred Ensemble Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081021126

SKU: 00-5446

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About the Composer: Randall Hartsell

Randall Hartsell discovered music early, though his family's circumstances demanded resourcefulness. Without a piano at home, he walked to his aunt and uncle's house each day after school for an hour of practice, a discipline that stuck with him even after his parents eventually purchased their own instrument. His high school compositions grew directly from his English reading and his work accompanying choir, establishing a lifelong pattern of drawing inspiration from the broader world around him.

After studying at East Carolina University, Hartsell taught in rural North Carolina and returned to composing with renewed purpose. A pivotal conversation with Lynn Freeman Olson in the early 1980s opened publishing doors, and his first Alfred release, the three-book *Something Special* series (1990), became a staple in studios and schools. Now based in Charlotte, he continues to balance teaching, composing, adjudicating, and church music direction. Over six decades of his work have found their way into print.

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Why we love this

Hartsell's writing sits comfortably between genuine musicality and technical accessibility, giving intermediate duet teams something that sounds sophisticated without demanding technical heroics. The parallel octaves in Part I provide the satisfying clarity of a real melody, while Part II's flowing accompaniment keeps both players engaged in the texture rather than relegating one to background filler. A Federation selection carries weight; this pairing of lyricism and sound pedagogy speaks to why adjudicators and teachers keep returning to his work.

What to expect

Calm and introspective, with the unhurried quality of watching light move across a landscape. The G major tonality and flowing accompaniment create space for the melody to sing without urgency, inviting both performers into a conversation rather than a competition.

Who it's for

Intermediate piano students ready to collaborate in an ensemble setting and teachers seeking a musically engaging duo that doesn't demand advanced technique. It works equally well for festival preparation or for reinforcing the joy of shared music-making in the studio or classroom.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the octaves in Part I so they blend as a single, warm line rather than two separate voices. Avoid the urge to lead with the upper octave.
Let the arpeggiated accompaniment in Part II breathe with natural space between figures; over-connecting the notes will muddy the pastoral quality.
Spend rehearsal time on alignment between the pianos, especially where the melody passes between or overlaps with the accompaniment texture. Record a few run-throughs to hear ensemble cohesion.
The G major tonality allows the piece to resonate openly; use the full tonal palette of both instruments rather than playing too conservatively in the middle register.

How to use it

This fits naturally into a recital showcasing intermediate ensemble work, or as a bridge piece between solo repertoire and more ambitious collaborative projects. Its Federation selection status makes it a sensible choice for festival planning, and its moderate length works well as a standalone offering or paired with another shorter piece for a complete group performance.