Fanfare Toccata-Rondo: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) Sheet (2 copies included)

$7.99 USD

Fanfare Toccata-Rondo: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) Sheet (2 copies included)

Name: Fanfare Toccata-Rondo: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) Sheet (2 copies included)
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-20778
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By Dennis Alexander

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-20778

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Written for two pianos, four hands, this appealing piece features driving rhythms in both the melody and the accompaniment. Both piano parts are equal in difficulty and share the melody. Students will find this ensemble fun to play. Audiences will find it to be a real showstopper! A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: The Alfred Ensemble Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 24

ISBN10: 0-7390-2785-9

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-2785-1

UPC: 038081197890

SKU: 00-20778

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About the Composer: Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander has shaped educational piano literature for over four decades through his work with Alfred Music Publishing, where he joined the publishing team in 1986. His catalog of more than 400 compositions and recordings has established him as one of the most respected voices in piano pedagogy, recognized internationally for writing music that genuinely engages students across all ability levels.

A performer and pedagogue in equal measure, Alexander taught piano pedagogy at the University of Montana for 24 years before relocating to California, where he served on the faculties of Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Northridge. His performance credentials include a Carnegie Recital Hall debut and extensive work as a collaborative artist with internationally recognized soloists and chamber ensembles. He has been an active clinician at state and national music teachers conventions, judged national piano competitions abroad, and completed concert tours throughout Asia. Alexander now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he maintains an active composing and performance schedule.

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Why we love this

Alexander writes for the realities of the practice room and the stage in equal measure. The rhythmic drive and shared melodic material here gives both players ownership of the piece, avoiding the first-piano-dominance trap that can flatten ensemble dynamics. This is a selection for Festival 2024-2028, which means it's already vetted for competitive performance and concert programming alike.

What to expect

Fanfare Toccata-Rondo opens with bright, purposeful energy. The driving rhythms pull forward with momentum, never settling into passivity, while the shared melodic material creates a genuine dialogue between the two pianos rather than a hierarchy. It feels like a genuine showpiece, not a study in ensemble management.

Who it's for

This duo suits two late intermediate pianists with comparable technical facility and musical maturity. It works equally well in studio settings (where a teacher pairs advanced students) or in group piano classes exploring two-piano repertoire for the first time.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the shared melody between both pianists through careful listening during rehearsal. Mark dynamic adjustments where one part naturally sits higher in the texture so neither player accidentally dominates.
Lock the driving rhythms in the accompaniment first. Once that rhythmic foundation is solid, the melody will sit cleanly on top rather than fighting for space.
Record rehearsals and listen back together. Hearing your own part in context often reveals tempo inconsistencies or rhythmic muddiness that in-the-moment playing can mask.
Plan your pedal coordination between pianos early. Two pianos with uncoordinated pedaling will cloud the texture. Decide together when to lift and engage, especially in transitions.

How to use it

Program this on student recitals where you want to feature advanced pianists without separating them into solo slots. The Festival selection status makes it valuable on competitive concert programs, and the approachable brilliance also works well for community outreach performances where a little virtuosic sparkle makes a memorable impression.