Halloween Dream: Piano Sheet

Name: Halloween Dream: Piano Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47304
Price: 3.50 USD
Availability: InStock

By Melody Bober

Level: Elementary

Item: 00-47304

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This piece is useful for developing technique in elementary students. It features cross overs in chromatic figures and shifting octaves that move around the keyboard. The melody alternates between the right hand and the left hand. Students will sound impressive when performing it for friends and family.

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Series: Signature Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 4

ISBN10: 1-4706-4070-8

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4070-5

UPC: 038081541259

SKU: 00-47304

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About the Composer: Melody Bober

Melody Bober brings two decades of teaching experience to her composition work, having spent 20 years in public school classrooms and additional time teaching at the university level. Her training in both music education and piano performance (Master of Arts from Minnesota State University, Moorhead) shapes her ability to write pieces that are simultaneously musically engaging and pedagogically sound.

Beyond her private studio teaching in Minnesota, Bober serves as an active church pianist and has directed church music programs. She is a sought-after clinician at piano teacher conventions and workshops throughout North America, known for her dynamic presentation style and innovative approach to repertoire. Her teachers included notable pianists Joel Shapiro and Andrew Froelich, as well as educators Mary Hoffman and jazz pianist Tony Caramia.

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Why we love this

Bober has crafted a piece that delivers genuine technical challenge without sacrificing the fun factor that elementary students need to stay motivated. The alternating hand melody and keyboard navigation work keep students engaged with the music rather than just playing through finger patterns, and the Halloween theme gives the whole experience a playful context that lifts spirits during fall recital season.

What to expect

A piece that balances whimsy with substance. The chromatic figures and keyboard navigation create a sense of movement and exploration, while the alternating melody between hands keeps the listener engaged. It lands somewhere between spooky and playful, giving elementary pianists the chance to deliver a performance that feels both impressive and genuinely fun.

Who it's for

Elementary piano students ready to tackle hand coordination and technical figurework without losing sight of musicality. This piece works well for students who respond to theme-based repertoire and enjoy the confidence boost of sounding polished in a recital setting.

How to get the most out of it

Map out the hand positions before diving into full tempo; mark the octave shifts in your score so you can visualize the jumps across the keyboard.
Work the chromatic figures slowly and separately, focusing on clean execution of each crossing before combining them with the melody.
Practice the hand handoff points where the melody moves from right to left hand until the transition feels seamless and natural.
Once the technical passages feel secure, bring the character to life by varying your touch and dynamics to match the spooky-but-playful mood.

How to use it

Perfect for a fall recital where you want to program a technically solid piece that still appeals to young performers and their families. The Halloween theme makes it an excellent choice for October recitals or seasonal performances without requiring special costuming or gimmicks.